RECREATION SERVICES LEADER (Recurrent)

County of Los Angeles; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation seeks Recreation Services Leaders to assist with programs across parks in Los Angeles County. This hourly, open competitive role supports arts, sports and youth activities, and requires flexible shifts and strong public-service skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, supervising staff, handling permits, and ensuring safety and order at facilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills to assist the public.
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences and help others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or organize recreation programs such as arts, crafts, dance, music.
• Plan park activities and assist in holiday program development.
• Monitor equipment use and park safety; ensure cleanliness and order.
• Assist with clerical duties such as permits, reporting and scheduling.
• Provide direction to temporary or seasonal staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

FILING BEGINS: April 14, 2022 AT 8:00AM (PT). Applications will be accepted until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER

D8796M

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive (OC)

This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants.

JOB TYPE

RECURRENT - HOURLY

About You:

Do you love working with people of all ages? Our Recreation Services Leaders are a key part of our recreation team. You will assist our Recreation Staff with various organized sports, special programs and classes from aerobics to Teen Clubs. If this sounds good, keep reading!

About Us:

We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 181 parks throughout Los Angeles County. We are looking for individuals to add to our team with excellent customer service skills and that love helping others. We also offer an exciting work environment with room for growth at our local parks.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates or organizes the presentation of programs such as arts and crafts, dance, music, and theater arts; assists in the development and presentation of special recreation programs for senior citizens, youths, and people with disabilities.
• Coordinates park club activities and assists in the development of park holiday programs such as Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.
• Plans and coordinates playground, and community center athletic activities including tournaments, leagues and contests.
• Monitors the use and care of equipment and facilities at one or more parks.
• Inspects playground equipment and facilities for safety and proper operation.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining safety, cleanliness, and order at park facilities; monitors activities and insures safety rules are observed.
• Assists in the preparation of athletic fields for tournaments and leagues.
• Assists with routine clerical duties such as the preparation of use permits and reports, fee collection and reporting, and program scheduling.
• Assists in the handling of public complaints.
• Provide direction to temporary or seasonal staff, as needed.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Training And Experience

240 hours of experience instructing, conducting or planning recreational programs in arts & crafts, dance, music or in outdoor recreation in nature, outdoor games, outdoor sports.

OR

100 hours of experience as a Park Aide, NC in the Department of Parks and Recreation

OR

Completion of 120 hours of work experience through the Department of Human Resources/Youth@Work Countywide Youth Bridges Program (CYBP) with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation OR with Los Angeles County Library.

• Applicants who qualify under this option must submit a CYBP certificate of completion. Documents must be uploaded with application or submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days of the filing.

Must be 16 years of age or older at time of appointment. Applicants must provide proof of age at time of appointment.

All minors under the age of 18 must have a work permit at time of appointment.

License

A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS

3 - Moderate.

Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Pre-placement Medical Examination

Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.
Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification.

Examination Content

This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

Eligibility Information

Applicants will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran’s credit. The names of candidates will be placed on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

Special Information

COVID-19 Vaccination

All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Fair Chance Initiative

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Vacancy Information

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be use to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County.

Available Shift

Any

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025