Recreation Leader II

City of Moorpark; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Moorpark is seeking a part-time Recreation Leader II to support a variety of youth and adult recreation programs, events, and classes. Typical hours include weekday evenings, potential weekends and holidays, with a focus on safe, engaging activities and strong customer service.

Responsibilities span program setup, registration processing, scorekeeping, and basic facility oversight. Applicants must be at least 18, with appropriate certifications and a valid California driver’s license

Qualifications

• Experience: No less than one year (12 months/900 hours) of experience in recreation or youth programs.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and first aid/CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational programs and activities.
• May officiate or assist with games and keep score for sports leagues.
• Process registrations and facility reservations; maintain attendance and registration records.
• Monitor facilities and activities; unlock/lock facilities as required.
• Make recommendations to improve equipment and facilities.
• Provide staff support to the assigned supervisor and enforce safety rules.
• Set up and clean up for programs; ensure activities run on time.
• Issue equipment for programs; administer first aid as needed.
• Provide information and instruction on techniques and safety; demonstrate equipment use.
• Assist in minor maintenance and stock facilities; assist with reports and operations.
• Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.

Skills

Basketball scorekeeping

Officiating

Safety procedures

First aid basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Moorpark Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department operates a variety of recreation programs that include youth and adult sports, youth and adult special interest classes, and community and holiday events. Multiple part-time, year-round positions are available as a Recreation Leader II; hours vary per position and typically may cover the range from Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

This position is open until filled.

• Assist and/or organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational programs and activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, day camp activities, recreational classes, and events.
• May officiate or assist with games and keep score for sports leagues.
• Assist with administrative tasks including processing program registrations and facility reservations; maintain attendance and registration records; create and maintain program files.
• Monitor facilities and activities of users; unlock, lock, and secure facilities as required.
• Make recommendations to improve equipment and facilities.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the assigned supervisor.
• Monitor activity of participants in recreation programs and activities; enforce rules and regulations of recreational programs to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
• Set‑up and clean‑up for recreational programs and activities.
• Help ensure that City recreational programs and activities start and finish in the prescribed manner and time frames.
• Issue equipment for recreational programs and activities.
• Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Provide information to recreation participants; explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational programs and activities; demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
• May assist in minor maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment including cleaning and stocking facilities.
• Help assess supplies and equipment needed for recreational programs.
• Assist with a variety of administrative reports on activities and operations.
• Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of

• Basketball play, scorekeeping, and officiating.
• Fundamental rules and regulations governing a variety of recreational programs and activities.
• Standard safety precautions.
• Equipment and supplies used in various recreational programs and activities.
• Basic first aid methodsand techniques.

Ability to

• Maintain records and reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce solutions that make sense.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports.

Any combination of 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: No less than one year (12 months/900 hours) experience and equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license, and first aid and CPR certificate. Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces; exposure to audio/video equipment and computer screens. Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sifting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; medium lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; balancing; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near acuity.