Assistant Recreation Leader (Part-Time)

City of Azusa; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Azusa is seeking an Assistant Recreation Leader in Azusa, CA for the Community Resources Department. This part-time position handles beginning-level leadership of simple recreation activities at playgrounds, parks, or recreation areas, under close supervision and as an assistant to a higher-level recreation leader.

Ideal candidates are at least 16 years old with a work permit and possess or obtain a current First Aid Card (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age with a work permit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid Card.
• Tuberculosis clearance is required as part of the physical and background process.

Responsibilities

• Provides group and individual instruction in athletics, games, arts and crafts, and related recreational activities.
• Leads games and contests.
• Leads hobby groups and youth groups.
• Conducts children's activities and games of low organization.
• Provides leadership in athletic activities.
• Issues and receives playground supplies.
• Maintains discipline.
• Aides in making reports.

Skills

Group leadership

Activity instruction

Volunteer supervision

Discipline management

Job description

SALARY INFORMATION

$16.90 - $20.54 Hourly

DEFINITION

Assistant Recreation Leader is a part-time position with the Community Resources Department of the City of Azusa. The person in this position does beginning level work in the leadership of simple recreation activities at a playground, park, or recreational area. Serves as an assistant to a higher level recreation leader, working under close supervision until familiar with the program and techniques that are standard under the Community Resources Department. Exercises some supervision over lower level employees and volunteers to the program; and does related work as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides group and individual instruction in athletics, games, arts and crafts, and related recreational activities.


• Leads games and contests.


• Leads hobby groups and youth groups.


• Conducts children's activities and games of low organization.


• Provides leadership inathletic activities.


• Issues and receives playground supplies.


• Maintains discipline.


• Aides inmaking reports.


• May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Qualified candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years of age with a work permit.

Licenses or Certification

All certifications must be current and obtained by the time of hire.

• Must possess and maintain a valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid Card.


• A Tuberculosis clearance is required as part of the physical and background process.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position may be assigned to work either Day Camp, Recreation, and/or Pool Swim hours for the duration of the season.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

• This position requires sitting, standing, and walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements above and below shoulder level in the performance of daily duties.


• The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and acute hearing is required when providing face-to-face service.


• The need to lift and carry supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds is also required.


• Additionally, the incumbent in this position will work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.