Recreation Leader I, II, III (Facility Attendant)

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

Job summary

City of Millbrae is seeking a part-time Recreation Leader to support weekend recreation programs. Under supervision, you will help set up facilities, manage events, and provide high-quality customer service to instructors and participants.

Positions are non-benefited and require active enrollment in high school or equivalent, with age as specified for each level. Must pass background checks and obtain a first aid/CPR certification if not already held.

Qualifications

• Recreation Leader I requires current enrollment in high school with a minimum age of 15 and a work permit; no prior experience required.
• Recreation Leader II requires ongoing high school enrollment with age 16+ and about 500 hours of recreation-related experience; comparable activity knowledge is desirable.
• Recreation Leader III requires completion of 12th grade and about 1000 hours of recreation-related experience with the City.
• Must possess a first aid/CPR certification or be willing to obtain one.
• Candidates must pass a background check and fingerprinting, and those under 18 need a work permit.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, inventories and maintains facilities and materials.
• Open, close, and secure recreation facilities.
• Set up and tear down tables and chairs.
• Follow setup directions for each activity and event.
• Maintain discipline and code of conduct.
• Perform light maintenance to keep equipment and spaces clean.
• Provide quality customer service to instructors, participants, and renters.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Operation of a recreation facility

City policies and procedures

Record keeping techniques

Basic first aid and safety practices

Customer service

Recreation activities and services

Basic event management

Education

High school enrollment

Work permit

High school enrollment (16+)

Volunteer/paid recreation experience (500 hours)

High school diploma (12th grade)

Full-time recreation experience (1000 hours)

Job description

Description

Definition: Under supervision, to provide facility support to recreation programs, activities or services; understands and adheres to facility policies and procedures; and performs related work as required. This temporary part-time non-benefited position works an average of 5 - 25 hours per week during the program year. Available shifts are Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons/evenings.

Essential Duties:

• Organizes, inventories and maintains necessary facilities and materials.
• Open, close, and secure recreation facilities.
• Set up and tear down tables and chairs.
• Follow set-up directions specific to each activity and event.
• Maintains group and individual discipline, and code of conduct.
• Perform light maintenance to maintain equipment, rooms, and the overall appearance of the facility and picnic rental sites
• Provide quality customer service to all instructors, participants, and renters
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Special Requirements

Vision adequate to perform room set-ups and take down; speak clearly; ability to bend stoop or crouch; physical stamina to complete all set-up related activities; ability to work off-hours, shifts or events as required; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; and the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Operation of a recreation facility.
• City policies and procedures.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Basic first aid and safety practices and procedures;
• Customer service including greeting guests and providing information.
• Recreation activities and services.
• Basic event management and principals.

Ability To

• Work independently.
• Prioritize and handle multiple program tasks.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public.
• Perform work in a safe manner.
• Perform the physical duties of the job.

Education & Experience

Recreation Leader I: Current enrollment in high school, with minimum age of 15 at time of appointment. Must possess a work-permit. No previous experience required.

Recreation Leader II: Current enrollment in high school, with minimum age of 16 at time of appointment. Equivalent to three (3) months of full-time experience (approximately 500 hours) of volunteer or paid work experience in recreation programs or equivalent. Depending on area of assignment, previous knowledge of and experience participating in the activity and/or sport is desirable.

Recreation Leader III: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12) grade. Equivalent to six (6) months full-time experience (approximately 1,000 hours) of volunteer or paid work experience equivalent to a Recreation Leader II with the City of Millbrae. Depending on area of assignment, previous knowledge of and experience participating in the activity and/or sport is desirable.

Certificates

Must possess a first aid/CPR certification or be willing to obtain one.

Service Standards

Must successfully complete background process. All candidates will be fingerprinted pursuant to California State Law. All successful candidates under age 18 must possess a work permit prior to hire.

Selection Procedure

Following a review of applications, qualified candidates will be invited for an oral interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the City of Millbrae to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

This is a non-benefitted position. However, sick leave will be provided in accordance with California state law.