Recreation Leader II

City of Tracy; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tracy seeks an entry-level recreation staff member to lead activities, set up facilities, and assist with community events. You will create publicity, maintain records, and help train volunteers while ensuring a safe environment for participants at City facilities.

The role requires 16+ years old, ability to work evenings/weekends, and a commitment to customer service. Fingerprinting and background checks may be required for positions involving contact with minors.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Equivalent to one year of paid or volunteer work in an entry-level recreation or community service role or in a customer service/leadership position.
• Fingerprinting for employees with contact with minors and TB screening; background checks and possible drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct a variety of activities and programs at recreation facilities.
• Prepare and disseminate program publicity materials.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records of program activities.
• Set up and break down at City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment.
• Maintain inventories of program supplies and materials.
• Provide leadership and assistance for group recreation and community events.
• Attend and assist in training other recreation staff and volunteers.
• Enforce City, department and program rules, policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment in the assigned area/program.
• Assist other City staff and members of the public.
• Work a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain professional, courteous behavior toward co-workers, members of the public and all others contacted in the course of work.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor in area of assignment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

Opportunities are available in City Manager's Office/Cultural Arts Division and the Parks and Recreation Department.

*Please note: this opportunity will close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Under general supervision to conduct recreation programs and community events and assist staff in planning programs and events; set up City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment; follow oral and written instructions.

• Lead and conduct a variety of activities and programs at recreation facilities.
• Prepare and disseminate program publicity materials.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records of program activities.
• Set up and break down at City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment.
• Maintain inventories of program supplies and materials.
• Provide leadership and assistance for group recreation and community events.
• Attend and assist in training other recreation staff and volunteers.
• Enforce City, department and program rules, policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment in the assigned area/program.
• Assist other City staff and members of the public.
• Work a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain professional, courteous behavior toward co-workers, members of the public and all others contacted in the course of work.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor in area of assignment.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Equivalent to one year of paid or volunteer work in an entry-level position in an organized recreation or community service program or, work in a customer service and leadership position. School related leadership participation can be substituted for some or all of the work experience.
• In accordance with Education Code 10911.5, employees having direct contact with minors must be fingerprinted and in accordance with Public Resources Code 5163, employees must be free of communicable tuberculosis to perform work for recreational purposes. Applicants selected must pass a physical exam, which includes drug screening and TB testing, fingerprint background check, and submit a work permit, if applicable.