RECREATION LEADER

City of Rancho Palos Verdes; Rancho Palos Verdes (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department invites applications for the Recreation Leader at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. This role supports the community through programs, events, and facility guest services, with a mix of indoor and outdoor duties.

Candidates should be 18+, able to lift and setup equipment, and provide great customer service. The position is part-time, with flexible hours and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Flexible to work on weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and ensures safe use of program facilities and enforces rules.
• Assists with facility setup, event planning, and program execution.
• Provides courteous customer service to participants and the public.
• Operates basic office tasks such as registrations, check-ins, and data entry.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apply your love for community involvement at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes!

Are you an enthusiastic, energetic and customer service-oriented individual looking to start a career in the public sector?

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department welcomes your application for Recreation Leader.

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis, which means it can close at any time with or without notification.

This recruitment is hiring for the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. The Point Vicente Interpretive Center is a local museum showcasing exhibits that highlight the natural and cultural history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Operations include a gift shop, facility rental/wedding venue, museum, native plant garden, whale watch destination and scenic park grounds and trails.

Initial interviews will be conducted on video with a follow-up department interview if applicable. A pool of qualified candidates will be established to fill future vacancies as they become available.

The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for managing and operating a comprehensive park system, administering services in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and coordinating numerous community activities and events. The Recreation and Parks Department oversees departmental administration, recreational facilities, programs and classes, special events, the REACH program serving the needs of the developmentally disabled community, support services, and open space management.

DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS WE'R LOOKING FOR?

If the following describes you, you may be the perfect fit for our team:

• Customer-focused: You deliver excellent service to participants and the community.


• Adaptable: You enjoy both indoor and outdoor work and are willing to take on a wide range of responsibilities.


• Creative & Energetic: You bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the table.


• Team-Oriented: You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy connecting with people of all ages.


• Reliable: You're dependable, flexible, and eager to support the team's goals.

Responsibilities may vary slightly from site to site, but generally fall within these functions. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments for different positions and to make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Monitors and ensures the safe use of program facilities, enforcing rules and ordinances as needed.


• Maintains cleanliness and organization of recreational facilities, storage sites, and work areas; secures equipment and materials at the close of activities.


• Conducts facility and grounds safety checks, opens and closes facilities and park grounds, and collects entrance fees (if applicable).


• Responds to patron inquiries and provides assistance as needed.


• Assists with facility rentals, including setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and equipment and also with planning and executing events and programs.


• Uses facility reservation software to manage bookings and maintain databases.


• Handles general customer service and administrative tasks, such as answering phones, greeting patrons, processing transactions, data entry, copying, and filing.


• Develops and distributes program materials, including flyers, calendars, brochures, and registration forms.


• Manages inventory and orders materials and equipment; tracks and maintains program supplies.


• Operates gift shop, including processing transactions, documenting sales, and preparing bank deposits.


• Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies.


• Observes and enforces safety protocols, making proper use of safety equipment as required.


• Trains new employees by demonstrating proper work methods and procedures.


• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed, materials used, and program participation.


• Leads recreation activities and community outings for programs serving adults with special needs.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Safety principles and procedures, including basic first aid, CPR, and AED for adults and children.


• Basic safety protocols and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities.


• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work.


• Safe work practices, including proper driving techniques and workplace safety regulations.


• Basic computer skills and software applications relevant to the role.


• Cash handling procedures and register operation.


• Proper English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities while representing the City professionally.


• Customer service techniques to provide a high level of service to the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Work independently while overseeing facilities and user groups.


• Learn, understand and apply facility use policies and procedures effectively.


• Provide courteous and professional assistance to facility patrons.


• Lift, move, and arrange tables, chairs, and equipment for community events and meetings.


• Utilize basic computer systems to enter and retrieve data for class registration and facility reservations.


• Adapt to changing job responsibilities with flexibility and a positive attitude.


• Respond calmly and effectively to medical emergencies, providing basic first aid and CPR as needed.


• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.


• Operate modern office equipment, including computers and relevant software programs.


• Perform accurate arithmetic calculations for basic transactions and record-keeping.


• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and ensure proper functionality.


• Keep accurate logs, records, and documentation of work performed.


• Follow oral and written instructions with attention to detail.


• Organize tasks, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines efficiently.


• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.


• Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and discretion within established policies and procedures.


• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, patrons, contractors, volunteers and vendors.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.


• Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and walking on uneven surfaces while participating in recreational activities.

Employees must have the ability to perform regular office duties, including using a computer, and must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Environmental Elements

Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors, with occasional exposure to loud noise levels, as well as windy, cold, or hot temperatures. Employees may interact with upset staff, community members, or private representatives while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The position works a variable schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. On occasion, it may be necessary to attend meetings, trainings or events at other site locations, so you will need to be able to move between sites when needed.

This is an at-will, part-time position represented by AFSCME District Council 36. This is a variable-hour position with no guarantee of any specific hours, but with a work week limitation of up to 20 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours in a CalPERS fiscal year. Work hours and shifts vary depending on assignment, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Location hours may vary seasonally. You must be available to work a minimum of one full weekend per month.

All public employees in the State of California are considered Disaster Service Workers. As a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), you may be asked to carry on with your work as usual, or you may be asked to do something completely different than your everyday job. There are many different ways to assist during a disaster because each situation is unique. Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees take and subscribe to an oath by the City Clerk’s office declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. The oath reaffirms an employee’s willingness to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California.