Part Time Recreation Leader II Community Services Department - Programming

City of Anaheim; California; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate Recreation Leaders to join their Community Services Department. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community through various programs, including sports, arts, and youth activities. Ideal candidates will have a knack for customer service and enjoy working with diverse age groups. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, as hours may vary across weekends and holidays. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a love for recreation and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a recreation role or similar.
• Knowledge of sports, arts, and crafts for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and support for various recreation programs.
• Lead and coordinate activities for youth and adult programs.

Skills

Customer Service

Recreation Program Coordination

Event Implementation

Sports Knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Recreational Equipment

Facility Management Software

Job description

The City of Anaheim Community Services Department is seeking Recreation Leader II’s. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week, however, no minimum number of hours is guaranteed. Hours may include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Recreation Leader I is required. Recreation Leader I is the entry-level class in the Recreation Leader Series. This position, Recreation Leader II, is the second level of the Recreation Leader Series.

The following locations currently have vacancies for Recreation Leader II:

Active Older Adult Programs – Staff assigned to this position provide support to the programs and services available to seniors at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, Brookhurst Community Center, East Anaheim Community Center, Miraloma Family Resource Center, Ponderosa Family Resource Center, Downtown Anaheim Youth Center, West Anaheim Youth Center and the East Anaheim Gymnasium. Some of the key responsibilities of this position include providing customer service in person and by phone, assisting with the coordination and implementation of programs and special events, ensuring proper and safe room set-ups for scheduled programming, providing program and service information to seniors and assisting with program registration. Ideal candidates have an outgoing personality and enjoy interacting with seniors. Must be available to work at varied locations Monday through Sunday. Typical program hours are between 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., but may vary for special events and seasonal programming.

Adult Sports Scorekeeping - Staff will be responsible for Adult Basketball and Flag Football League score keeping which includes running the scoreboard and keeping individual player stats. Staff duties will also include customer service, team engagement, and enforcement of league rules to ensure each player has a positive experience. Adult Basketball program takes place on Sunday afternoons and evenings and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Adult Flag Football program takes place on Tuesday evenings. Experience and interest in these sports is highly desired.

CampVenture – During the summer, this position will lead a group of camp participants through activities such as outdoor sports, games, and crafts. This ten-week program for ages 6-12 runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. from June 9 - August 15. During the remainder of the year, if available, this position will assist with afterschool programming Monday-Friday 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Experience working with children, creative, energetic and engaging personalities are highly desired.

East Anaheim Gym Youth Sports Coaching - Staff will be responsible for coaching youth basketball and/or volleyball during the various camps, clinics, and leagues offered throughout the year. Experience working with children, playing sports, positive attitudes, and great energy are highly desired.

Family Resource Centers - Staff will provide support to the daily operations of our local Family Resource Center, and interact regularly with youth, families, and senior patrons utilizing our programs and services. Typical duties of this position include assisting customers at the front desk and by telephone, ensuring proper and safe room set-ups for facility user groups, monitoring facility use, and providing support to the implementation of Human Services programs, services, and special events. Must be available to work at varied locations Monday through Sunday between the operational hours of 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., but may vary depending on special events and private rentals.

Oak Canyon Nature Center – During the summer, this position will plan and lead a station focused on art, games, nature or traditions for camp participants. This is a nine-week program for ages 5-12, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. from mid-June to mid-August. During the remainder of the year, this position will lead hikes, assist with trail maintenance, nature programs, and facility rentals. Camp experience, experience working with children, and knowledge of nature and wildlife is desirable.

Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center Gymnasium – Under moderate supervision, plan, assist and lead a variety of youth recreation programs, sports camps, clinics, and leagues, including officiating youth sports games. Additional job responsibilities may include assisting customers at the front desk and by phone, ensuring proper and safe room set-ups for facility user groups, and providing support to the implementation of other Family Resource Center programs, special events, and private rentals. The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday between 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., but may vary as needed for special events.

Tiny Tots Academy - Staff will lead a group of program participants by following the daily curriculum and work alongside team members to maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment through hands-on and play-based learning. The Tiny Tots Academy is for children ages 3-5 and aims to strengthen our program participants' socialization skills and kindergarten readiness. Staff collaborate on programming needs including curriculum development, behavior management, and overall program improvement. Staff must be available from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Ideal candidates have experience working with toddlers, and creative, energetic, and engaging personalities are highly desirable.

Wilderness Survival - This position will plan and lead the Wilderness Survival Camp during the summer, which teaches outdoor safety and survival strategies. This is a four-week program for ages 12-15, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. from mid-June to mid-August. During the remainder of the year, this position will lead hikes and assist with trail maintenance, nature programs, and facility rentals. Camp and outdoor education experience, experience working with children, and knowledge of nature and wildlife are desirable.

Youth Programs – Staff will lead, plan and actively participate in program activities for after school and mobile recreation programs including: STARS, Fun on Wheels, and Ramp N’ Roll. Staff must be available to work at varied park locations throughout Anaheim from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Ideal candidates are active, outgoing, have the ability to help with homework and experience working with children is required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the full journey-level class in the Recreation Leader series. This position requires a specific knowledge of and interest in sports, arts and crafts, education, leisure activities for youth and/or adults, and/or community center and facility maintenance and operations. This class is distinguished from the Program Specialist in that the latter is responsible for all program planning, staff supervision, and administration for a particular recreational program area. An employee may be promoted from Recreation Leader I to Recreation Leader II without qualifying through the competitive process. Placement within the series is subject to department needs and an incumbent’s qualifications.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Monitor league games and spectator control.
• Prepare reports and maintain records as assigned.
• Provide exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers.
• Establish working relationships with groups and provide assistance to meet their needs.
• Prepare facilities, including sports fields, youth care centers, and community centers, for programs and services; clean up facility at conclusion of event, rental, or program.
• Monitor facility use; troubleshoot participant and facility user concerns; ensure facility set-ups are safe, properly set-up, and meet the facility user needs.
• Maintain a safe program environment for participants, facility users, and staff; care and maintain all equipment issued; inform supervisor when there are hazards or when equipment needs replacing.
• Communicate with parents and school site staff regarding programs.
• Plan, organize, implement, lead, and assist in one or more recreation program, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites; plan, evaluate, and schedule programs.
• Provide direction to Recreation Leader I's and other part-time staff and volunteers; assign tasks and duties and monitor performance.
• Coach and officiate youth sports games; set-up and take down tables, chairs, sporting and gymnastics equipment, and other equipment and materials.
• Assist customers at the front desk and on the telephone with questions or concerns regarding recreation programs and services and facility rentals; register customers for classes and facility rentals using Department registration and facility software; resolve enrollment and facility rental issues.
• Assist customers at concession counter; oversee the collection, recording and depositing of all monies received.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience: One year of experience performing duties comparable to a Recreation Leader I in the program to which assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of employee and volunteer supervision and training.
• Principles, practices, and service delivery needs related to the program area(s) to which assigned.
• Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation and leisure activities and programs; recreational, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the community.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and guidelines related to the program area and facilities to which assigned.
• Recreation site management and oversight.
• Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods; applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
• Principles and practices of basic public relations techniques.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, cash handling, and report preparation.
• Business arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Ability to:

• Plan, oversee, implement, and coordinate assigned recreation program operations and activities, as well as staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Plan and prepare recreation activities, reports, and other related program materials.
• Understand the organization and operation of recreation programs and facilities necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.
• Deescalate conflict.
• Understand, interpret, and apply facility use policies and procedures.
• Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
• Lift and move tables and chairs and arranging facilities for community events and/or meetings.
• Handle rescues, medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required:

• Certain positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.
• Positions assigned to certain programs may also require CPR certification.
• Must be able to obtain a work permit prior to appointment if under the age of 18.

Note: Possession of a current (less than two years) tuberculosis clearance slip by date of appointment. Fingerprinting at the time of hire is a state-mandated requirement for all employees having direct contact with minors.

This is a part-time position usually averaging 15-20 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process will consist of, but is not limited to, an oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating See Resume is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer