RECREATION LEADER II (HOURLY)

City of Montebello; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montebello is seeking a Recreation Leader I to perform a range of recreational support functions, from clerical tasks to leading group activities for children and adults.

Responsibilities include assisting in program administration, organizing sports activities, conducting events, and maintaining records, equipment, and facilities; hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in recreation and community services is desirable.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and communicate well, both oral and written.
• Direct experience in leadership volunteer work or recreation activities is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and leading group activities for children and adults.
• Support sports activities and special events, including tournaments.
• Perform office duties such as fee collection and reporting.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and records, including attendance.

Skills

Group activities leadership

Public interaction

Record keeping

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, to perform specific recreational support functions from general clerical to leading group activities for children and adults; and to perform other job-related work as required.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Participates in the administration of a variety of recreation and community services programs; performs group activities leadership in outdoor and indoor adult and children activities; assist in the organization, instruction and playing of sports activities; assist in conducting special events, meets, tournaments and holiday activities; perform a variety of office support duties including collection and maintenance of fees and corresponding reports, maintenance of supplies and materials; may perform special research projects and preparation of corresponding reports; may operate automated office equipment; provide assistance and information to the general public; scorekeep and officiate youth and/or adult sports programs; assist in publication of recreational activities; perform a variety of general maintenance and custodial duties of recreational facilities and parks; perform basic facility repair and maintenance duties including janitorial duties; maintains safe work practices; maintains routine attendance and participant progress records as necessary; checks out and checks in recreation and athletic equipment, games, materials and supplies.

The incumbent may work a varying schedule of hours which may include nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

This Position is limited to 988 hours per Fiscal Year.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic objectives, methods, and techniques of planned recreation;


• Sports, games, and group activities; suitable for children;


• Safety practices;


• Knowledge of the equipment facilities, operations, and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program, all duties listed and described in Recreation Leader I position.

ABILITY TO:

• Organize and supervise the activities of groups using recreational facilities;


• Conduct recreational activities;


• Keep simple records and prepare reports and notices;


• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships;


• Ability to communicate effectively orally, and in writing, perform all duties listed and described in Recreation Leader I position.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of work experience in recreation and community services is desirable. Ability to deal effectively with public, effectively communicate orally and in writing, and follow directions. Direct experience in leadership volunteer work or recreation activities is required.

The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.