Recreation Leader (Hourly)

City of Modesto; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Modesto is seeking a Part-Time Recreation Leader to plan, organize, and conduct activities for City programs and facilities. This role offers flexible, hourly work limited to 1,000 hours annually and is non-benefited and at-will.

Responsibilities include program planning, report submission, meetings and trainings, and possible cash handling duties. Applicants must be at least 15, complete required trainings, and hold a First Aid/CPR/AED certificate with hands-on instruction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old at the time of application.
• Required to attend and complete all trainings, including Mandated Reporter training.
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate required, with in-person hands-on session.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct assigned City recreation programs.
• Maintain and submit detailed reports and records as required.
• Attend meetings and trainings; assist with cash handling if requested.
• Foster positive customer service and safe working environment.
• Supervise participants and ensure adherence to program rules and guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job description

The Position

Looking for a fun, flexible job where you can make a real impact in your community? Join our team as a Part-Time Recreation Leader!

This is an hourly part-time position, limited to working 1,000 hours annually. This position is non-benefited and is designated as a non-classified, at-will position.

DEFINITION

The Recreation Leader is responsible to plan, organize, and conduct activities for City sponsored programs and facilities such as adult and youth recreation sports or activities, special events, and camps as directed.

• Adaptive Programs
• Aquatics Programs
• Day Camp Program
• Maddux Youth Center Facility
• Mary Grogan Soccer Complex Neighborhood
• Center at Marshall Park
• Park Programs
• Rental Facilities
• Senior Center Facility
• Sports Programs
• Special Events

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, and conduct assigned programs.
• Maintain and submit detailed reports and records, as required.
• Attend meetings and training sessions, as required.
• Attend trainings and fulfill duties and responsibilities for cash handling, if requested.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions

• Exercise proper program safety practices and procedures while carrying out programs.
• Supervise program participants while guiding participants in leisure and social activities.
• Ensure all staff and volunteers adhere to all City and Department program rules and guidelines; provide necessary discipline and accurate records of all incidents.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Practices and techniques for favorable public relations, group cooperation and programming for participants.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.
• Recreational, social, and cultural needs of the community.
• Light custodial maintenance techniques.

Ability To

• Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including the ability to follow and to interpret written instructions and to perform basic arithmetic.
• Think clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies.
• Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
• Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Prepare reports and records as required.

Experience and Training Guidelines

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

Experience

• Volunteer or paid work experience with children, teens, seniors, and/or disabled individuals is desirable.

Training

• Required to attend, participate and complete all trainings as assigned. Including, but not limited to, Mandated Reporter training.

Licenses/Certificates

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
• Certifications must have an in-person, instructor‑led skills session with hands and breaths training.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age at time of application.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion.

A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

NOTE: If offered a position, you will be required to be fingerprinted before final appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City’s policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to

An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation)

An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offence involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting, or conspiracy).

A felony offence involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offence for same within the last five (5) years.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Mobility: frequent performance moderate manual labor; frequent sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; occasional bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year‑round basis subject to street or field noise and year‑round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require some overtime, holiday, evening, or weekend work and travel is rare.

SICK LEAVE:

Employees employed with the City of Modesto for six (6) full pay periods or more receive sick leave credit at the rate of twenty‑four (24) hours or three (3) days per calendar year, per AB 1522.

PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES ALTERNATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PARS ARS):

Total contribution of 7.5% - employee pays 3.75% of wages (pre‑tax) and the City pays 3.75%.