RECREATION LEADER

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Leader to fill multiple vacancies in the Recreation division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. You will direct, supervise, organize, and conduct recreation activities across programs and centers, with opportunities to work with youth and community events.

Education requirements include completion of the twelfth grade or current enrollment in high school.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade or currently enrolled in high school.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, organize, and conduct recreation activities for various age groups.
• Plan, organize and supervise group activities and programs.
• Keep records and prepare reports of programs and activities.
• Set up rooms for activities or rentals and supervise facility rentals.
• Chaperone dances, excursions or special events.
• Monitor volunteers to ensure department policies are followed.

Skills

Bilingual

CPR/First Aid

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position ofRecreation Leaderto fill multiple vacancies in theRecreation division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department.

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides innovative recreational experiences and social enrichment opportunities and continues to address the changing needs for people of all ages and cultures, in a variety of safe and attractive parks. Working for the Recreation and Community Services Division will allow you to work at one of eleven community centers including the Youth Opportunity Center and two senior centers; plus, you can get the opportunity to work with sports and youth programming; senior and disabled programming; special programs and events; aquatics programming; facility reservations; and marketing and sponsorships.

Under close to general supervision, to direct, supervise, organize, and conduct recreation activities for various age groups as assigned; performs general facility inspections and maintenance to recreation facilities as assigned.

We anticipate a high volume of applications for this recruitment. To manage the large candidate pool efficiently and equitably, applications will be reviewed in bands (A, B, and C) based on the date your application is submitted.

• Band A: Applications submitted earliest
• Band B: Applications submitted after Band A reaches capacity
• Band C: Applications submitted once Bands A and B are full

Candidates in earlier bands will be reviewed first. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next step of the selection process.

We encourage interested applicants to submit their materials as early as possible within the filing period.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in and conduct recreation activities, program planning, attend staff meetings, review current programs and make recommendations to immediate supervisor.
• Plan, organize and supervise group activities and programs.
• Keep score or records for citywide youth sports programs as needed.
• Conduct recreation programs, after-school programs, special events, or youth sports as assigned.
• Chaperone at dances, excursions or special events.
• Monitor volunteers to ensure they are meeting city and department requirements as assigned.
• Develop participant and spectator interest, enthusiasm and participation.
• Issue, collect, properly maintain and inventory city equipment and supplies.
• Prepare and maintainaccurate records and reports of programs and activities.
• Set up rooms for activities or rentals.
• Supervise and monitor facility rentals to ensure applicant complies with city and department policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with the department flyers and publications and be able to share accurate information with customers regarding department programs/services.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or currently enrolled in high school.

Experience:Zero to six months full-time experience as a group activity worker.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Bilingual skills.
• Experience working with youth, senior, or diverse populations in a recreational or educational setting.
• Experience leading structured activities like games, crafts, or educational workshops.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.