PT RECREATION (RECREATION LEADER)

City of Lompoc; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lompoc seeks a part-time Recreation Leader to supervise and run recreation programs for youths aged 6-14 at a community site. You will issue and manage equipment, conduct safety checks, and help prepare facilities for playground and special programs.

You will also lead games, arts and crafts, sports, drama and dance activities and assist with event planning. Qualifications include the ability to plan youth programs, basic math and communication skills, and a First Aid/CPR background is

Qualifications

• Training, education and experience in recreation leadership accepted.
• Spanish speaking skills are desirable.
• Ability to plan recreational programs for youths aged 6-14 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, organizes and conducts recreation programs for youngsters 6-14.
• Manages issuance and use of recreation equipment; conducts safety and maintenance inspections.
• Leads activities and may organize special contests, games, music, arts and crafts, sports, drama and dance.
• Maintains paperwork and prepares oral and written reports; attends meetings.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

First aid knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

Under supervision of Recreation Supervisor, supervises, plans, organizes and conducts recreation programs at a community site for youngsters ages 6-14.

Assumes the responsibility for issuance and use of recreation equipment and supplies; conducts safety and maintenance inspections of buildings and facilities; prepares site for playground and special programs; leads, plans and organizes special contests, games, music, arts and crafts, sports, drama and dance activities; maintains paperwork and makes oral and written reports as required; assists in the supervision of community-wide special events as well as attending weekly meetings.

Recreation Leaders will work approximately two to three hours a day, three days per week, leading children in various recreational activities. Additional hours may be required for planning meetings, special programs, etc.

Any combination of training, education and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities. Spanish speaking skills are desirable. Ability to plan recreational programs for and work effectively with youths aged 6-14 years is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

Basic arithmetic; basic reading skills; first aid principles and practices; ood organizational skills; and basic communication skills.

Ability to:

Make mathematical calculations; maintain accurate records; make sound decisions based on logical reasoning; and establish and maintain effective relationships with thosecontacted in thecourse of work.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Standard First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate are desirable.

LICENSE:

Possession of a Class C California Driver's License is required. Class B California Driver's License is desirable.