Recreation Leader (Part Time)

City of Carlsbad

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

APPLE Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program: EAP

40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year

Job summary

City of Carlsbad is seeking a part-time Recreation Leader to support youth and camp programs across city recreation facilities. You will direct participants, maintain records, and help deliver age-appropriate activities including field trips.

The role requires a valid CA driver’s license, CPR and first aid certification, and a flexible schedule including mornings and evenings. The city emphasizes a no-benefits policy for part-time staff and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

Knowledge of youth and camp programs.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to support health and well-being of participants and staff.
Must take direction and show initiative.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Flexible schedule including mornings and evenings.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to evaluate emergencies and act decisively.
Ability to communicate clearly and lift 25 lbs.
May be required to use a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise program participants.
Maintain records pertinent to programs.
Implement age-appropriate activities and events (including field trips).
Ensure health, welfare, and safety of participants.
Collaborate with Senior Recreation Leaders for program success.
Assist staff in organizing and cleaning facilities and equipment.
Build relationships with parents and community center staff.
Maintain a fun, positive attitude daily.
Other duties as assigned.
Attend monthly meetings and trainings.
Supervise participants during field trips.

Skills

Youth programs

Customer service

Attention to detail

Emergency response

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

College recreation coursework

Job description

Carlsbad – The Community

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

Carlsbad – The Community

You Belong In Carlsbad

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Department

You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA); a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

The Position

The Recreation Leader requires an ability to perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Recreation Leaders receive instruction and/or assistance during the day from the Senior Recreation Leaders. Recreation Leaders are able to adjust when new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret precedents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts and/or conditions.

The Recreation Leader is utilized in various ways throughout the city:

Camp Supervisors
Event Staff
Front Office Staff at our recreation buildings
Concessions Aides at our concerts and recreation buildings
Other locations and responsibilities as needed

More information regarding our Parks & Recreation Department and programs can be found on our website.

Daily responsibilities of a Recreation Leader include, but aren't limited to the following:

Directing and supervising participants of the programs
Maintaining records pertinent to programs
Implementing age-appropriate activities and events (including field trips)
Ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the participants of the program
Working closely with the Senior Recreation Leaders to ensure the success of programs through the preparation, execution, and evaluation of the program
Assisting other staff in organizing and cleaning facility areas and equipment
Establishing and maintaining relationships with parents, community center staff and other key individuals
Maintaining a fun and positive attitude daily to create a happy environment for participants
Other duties as assigned

Periodic responsibilities include:

Attending monthly staff meetings as well as other meetings and training pertinent to program areas
Supervising participants during scheduled field trips

Qualifications

Knowledge of youth and camp programs
Possess excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
Ability to provide the necessary support to ensure the health and well-being of all participants and staff
Must be able to take direction as well as have the ability to take initiative
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Requires a flexible work schedule that may require morning and evening hours
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve them
Communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing; must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
May be required to use personal vehicle during assigned shifts

Experience & Education

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. is desirable
College-level courses in recreation, education, physical education, or related field is desirable

Experience:

One year of experience and/or training performing duties comparable to a Recreation Leader is desirable

Special Requirements/License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification
Required to attend mandatory meeting/training sessions
Must provide own transportation
Must meet the state of California tuberculosis test requirements
Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Recreation Department

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach
Ability to lift 25 lbs
Exposure to outdoors
Ability to travel to different sites and locations
Part-time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.
*Qualified applicants will be notified only if they are selected for the interview process.

Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).