RECREATION LEADER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Part-time)

Job summary

The City of Commerce is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to support our recreation programs. Under general supervision, you will help with customer service, instruction, and supervision of activities, events, classes and sports at city facilities.

Duties include leading activities, checking-in participants, setting up sites, enforcing safety rules, and assisting staff with supplies and records. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience; a valid CA

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 6 months recreation-related experience (arts, crafts, games, classes, sports, coaching, events).
• First aid and CPR knowledge is a plus but not required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead recreation activities and set up sites for events and programs.
• Enforce rules and safety, supervise participants, and resolve issues.
• Instruct activities and assist with equipment, supplies and records.
• Assist with programs for children, teens and adults and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Customer service

Program support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

THE POSITION

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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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).

Special Requirements

• 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.
• Required to pass a background investigation.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Safety training is required within 90 days of appointment.

Benefit Summary For City Of Commerce Part-Time Employees

The following information is a brief description of benefits available for part-time employees.

Health Benefits

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACT), the City will provide eligible part-time employees with a minimum of two (2) health plans from which to choose. The City shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the premium of the lowest cost plan offered to eligible employees covered by the ACA.

Social Security Administration Retirement Benefit

The City participates in the federal Social Security program for part-time employees.

Deferred Compensation

The City shall match an employee’s deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee’s gross salary contribution per pay period.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Standard Insurance Company’s Health Advocates for all City employees and their eligible dependents and household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and includes up to six counseling sessions per issue. EAP is available by phone at [phone] and on-line at www.healthadvocate.com/standard6

Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program

Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.

Additional Benefits

• Paid holiday for Christmas Day at the rate of 6 hours of paid holiday time. In addition, part-time staff who works on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and the employee’s own birthday, shall be paid double time for hours actually worked in lieu of holiday pay.
• Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
• Optional insurance plans through Colonial and Aflac. These plans are available to employees at employee’s own cost