Recreation Leader I - Hourly

City of South Gate; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of South Gate is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to support recreation program delivery and event organization. This temporary, at-will position allows up to 29 hours per week with a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year.

You will assist in organizing and supervising games, officiating and instructing in sports, helping with events, day camps, and maintaining facility cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in team or individual sports or leadership roles.
• Ability to supervise games and activities for diverse groups.
• Willingness to assist with events and camps as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, conducting and supervising free play and team activities for children and adults.
• Help officiate and instruct in basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, and track and field.
• Assist with special events and tournaments.
• Work in game rooms or weight rooms, assist with classes and day camp programs.
• Monitor activities to ensure park rules and safe use of equipment; perform custodial tasks.

Skills

Sports participation

Volunteer leadership

Team supervision

Job description

About The Position

THIS IS PART-TIME, TEMPORARY, AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT.

This Position Does Not Qualify For Full Time Benefits.

May work up to 29 hours per week, up to a maximum of 960 hours in a fiscal year.

Assists in the delivery of recreation programs; participates in the organization and conduct of special events; performs routine custodial and maintenance tasks; performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

Positions in this class assist higher level Recreation Leaders and serve as playground leaders, locker room attendants or youth officials.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of a Recreation Coordinator and under the lead direction of a higher level Recreation Leader; may also report to parks maintenance staff.

Supervision Exercised

Does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

Examples Of Essential Functions

• Assists in organizing, conducting and supervising free play and team activities for children and adults on outdoor and indoor play areas; helps officiate and instruct in games such as basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, and track and field.
• Assists other Recreation Leaders with special events and tournaments.
• May work in the game room or weight room, assist with classes, and assist and/or work in the day camp program.
• Assists with supervision of overall activities of playground or other sites; and observes and monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed and that equipment is used in a safe manner.
• Cleans recreational facilities including rooms, floors, and restrooms.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary. Example combinations include:

• Some experience and/or participation in team or individual sports, or service as a leader or volunteer in organizations such as scouting, AYSO, Little League or recreation departments.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age and have completed sophomore year in high school. Possession of American Red Cross C.P.R. and First Aid cards may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of: the programs common to recreation, sports and aquatics programs; first aid techniques; basic custodial procedures.
• Ability to: supervise and monitor games and team activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public; follow oral instructions; work varied hours.

Other Important Information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.

Hiring of Relatives

Relatives of existing employees by blood or marriage will not be eligible for employment with the City if potential supervision, safety, security, or morale problems exist; or if potential conflicts of interest exist. Relatives include an employee's parents, children, spouse, brothers, sisters, in-laws, and step relationships.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of South Gate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability (mental or physical), medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy), sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), or military or veteran status in its employment actions, policies, procedures, or practices.

The City of South Gate

The City of South Gate is a busy urban community consisting of residential, commercial, and industrial development, spread over 7.41 square miles. It is currently ranked the 59th largest city in California with a population of approximately 97,000. Strategically located along the 710 freeway, the City is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Hourly employees are provided benefits as required by Federal and State regulations.