RECREATION LEADER

City of Commerce; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Commerce is seeking a Recreation Program Assistant to support a variety of youth and community activities, including sports, classes, events, and special programs. Under general supervision, you will assist with site setup, instruction, and the supervision of participants during activities.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and at least 6 months of recreation experience; valid California driver’s license with passenger endorsement within 90 days; and CPR/AED/First Aid

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 6 months of recreation-related experience.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and obtain passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
• Background check required.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required within 90 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and assists with recreation activities at indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Sets up sites and supervises events and scheduled programs; enforces rules and safety.
• Assists with instruction, skill development, and program content.
• Answers questions and provides information to participants and the public.
• Maintains attendance records and checks in/out equipment and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Instruction

Event supervision

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of City of Commerce recreation programs, including customer service, instruction, and assisting with the supervision of individual and team sports, events, classes, special programs and recreational activities.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Leads recreation program activities; sets up recreation sites and facilities for events and scheduled programs; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Organizes recreation activities, and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues.
• Instructs various arts, crafts, games, classes and sports; explains the rules and techniques for specific activities; evaluates performance of program participants and assists with skills improvement.
• Assists with and conducts various programs and activities for children, young adults, and adults; supervises and leads program participants in diversified recreational programs; assures supplies, equipment and facilities are in order, and requests supplies as needed.
• Answers public questions and telephone inquiries at centers or facilities; provides basic recreation program information to participants and the public; checks for membership cards; responds to complaints and requests for information within the scope of authority.
• Maintains routine attendance and participant progress records as necessary; checks out and checks in recreation and athletic equipment, games, materials and supplies.
• Advises participants and general public of structure and content of various programs.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Assists in maintaining general appearance of assigned facility by performing minor cleaning, arranging equipment and any other minor duties that may be required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent AND 6 months of work and/or volunteer experience in recreation programs including but not limited to the following: (arts, crafts, games, classes, sports, coaching, performing arts, special events, and/or customer service in recreation services/programming).

• Must possess a current California Class C Driver’s License at time of application and must obtain a passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
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• CPR/AED/First Aid Safety training is required within 90 days of appointment.