Senior Recreation Leader

City of Paramount; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Paramount seeks a Senior Recreation Leader to guide and participate in a broad range of recreational, instructional, and physical activities for participants of all ages. You will help plan, organize, market, assess, and coordinate programs while assisting part-time staff and volunteers for successful community events.

Responsibilities include leading team sports both indoors and outdoors, coordinating registrations and practice schedules, ensuring equipment safety, and supporting

Qualifications

• Experience providing instruction-related support in recreation or similar setting.
• High school graduation is required; two years of college coursework in relevant field is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability for city insurance.
• Knowledge of municipal recreation program principles, safety, and child development.
• First Aid and CPR knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in recreational, instructional, creative and physical activities for participants of all ages.
• Organize team sports, registrations, scheduling, coaches' meetings, and practice/game planning.
• Oversee safe activities, equipment inventory, and facility readiness.
• Coordinate non-athletic events (arts, crafts, contests, holiday programs).
• Provide tutoring support and review homework for accuracy.
• Assist with event setup, rentals, and breakdown; manage supplies and cleanliness.
• Coordinate field trips and transportation as needed.
• Provide administrative support and prepare reports and logs.
• Communicate with staff, outside agencies, and the public to resolve issues.
• Open/close facilities and perform light custodial tasks.
• Administer first aid when needed; perform other duties.

Skills

Safely operate vehicles

Read and understand instruction manual

Education

High school diploma

Two years college coursework in education/sports/recreation

Job description

The City reserves the right to limit the applications considered to the first 100 applicants. This recruitment may close at any time; apply immediately.

Located in the gateway to the Los Angeles metropolis, the City of Paramount offers secure quality of life to its residents and a business-friendly attitude that has created a growing retail and services sector, with a thriving Downtown. Paramount's government is a stable, innovative, and financially conservative organization, and the City has continually invested in its infrastructure and emphasized code enforcement and assistance programs to help residents and businesses upgrade and maintain their properties. For these reasons, the City has a distinctive appearance that appeals to current and potential residents. For its employees, Paramount offers a family-friendly organization that places emphasis on lifework balance and flexibility. City leadership highly values the input and impact of each employee. Rather than work from the top-down, Paramount chooses collaboration, fostering a professional, respectful, and fulfilling work environment. City of Paramount is operated by 7 departments: City Manager, Administrative Services; Planning; Public Safety; Public Works; Community Services, and Finance. With an operating budget of $96.2M, City population of 54,000, and covering 4.7 square miles, the City of Paramount is dedicated to providing fiscally responsible services that maintain a vibrant community that is Safe, Healthy, and Attractive! We value respect and ethical behaviors, adaptability, service excellence, and accountability. The City promotes innovation through teamwork, and providing effective, inclusive, and transparent public information and engagement.

THE POSITION

Under direction, the Senior Recreation Leader will lead, instruct and participate in the implementation of recreational, instructional, creative and/or physical activities for participants of all ages. They will lead and instruct the implementation of sports and other athletic programs, tutoring and homework assistance programs, and non-athletic programs and activities to help participants develop positive life skills. The Senior Recreation Leader will assist planning, organizing, marketing, assessing and coordinating programs; as well as assist with training, scheduling, and directing the work of part-time employees and volunteers; and to perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Lead, instruct and participate in the implementation of recreational, instructional, creative and physical activities for participants of all ages; assist higher-level staff with planning, organizing, marketing, assessing and coordinating programs; assist with training, scheduling, and directing the work of part-time employees and volunteers.
• Lead, instruct and participate in the organization and implementation of team sports activities on outdoor and indoor play areas; assist with processing program registrations, contacting parents, establishing teams, scheduling and facilitating coaches' meetings, and developing practice and game schedules; lead and instruct Recreation Leaders in implementing safe activities; track inventory of equipment and ensure facilities are adequately supplied and in working order.
• Lead, instruct and participate in the oversight and monitoring of free play activities at playgrounds and/or other cites; ensure that staff understand program and site rules and regulations; ensure that equipment is used in a safe manner.
• Lead, instruct and participate in the organization and implementation of non-athletic events and programs, including arts and crafts, contests, special activity days, tournaments and holiday programs.
• Lead, instruct and participate in programs that assist students with completing homework assignments and provide basic tutoring services; participate in reviewing homework for accuracy.
• Lead and participate in the setup, execution, and breakdown of events and facility rentals including arranging and storing tables, chairs, and other event materials; load and unload supplies and materials, maintain cleanliness before, during, and after events and facility rentals.
• Lead and participate in organizing field trips including transportation to and from events and activities.
• Provide general office support by assisting with administrative task; answer phone calls and respond to inquiries related to area of responsibility; prepare and maintain a variety of reports and logs to monitor activities (e.g. injury reports, disciplinary reports, homework logs, etc.).
• Communicate with personnel, various outside agencies and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
• Open, set up, and/or close facilities as required; perform light custodial maintenance and routine cleaning to ensure the cleanliness and organization of all facility areas.
• Administer first aid as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience: One (1) year of experience providing instruction-related support for adults, children or youth, preferably in a recreational program or related environment. Depending on assignment, experience working with a specific age group may be required.

Training: High school graduation or equivalent is required. Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in an education, sports or recreation-related field is desired.

License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.

Knowledge of: Principles and methods of implementing municipal recreational programs and activities. Basic principles of personnel leadership and training. Basic principles and practices of child development and discipline.

• Principles and methods of implementing municipal recreational programs and activities.
• Basic principles of personnel leadership and training.
• Basic principles and practices of child development and discipline.

• Basic laws, codes, rules and regulations applicable to area of assignment.
• Basic safety practices applicable to youth recreational activities.
• First Aid and CPR procedures.
• Principles and practices of basic record keeping.
• Basic techniques used in public relations and customer services practices.

S skill to:

• Safely operate one or more types of vehicles if required by assignments.
• Read and understand instruction manuals and safety information pertaining to assigned duties.

Ability to:

• Lead and instruct others in the implementation of recreational activities for various age groups.
• Establish and maintain a healthy, positive, and safe work environment to learn and grow.
• Plan and organize work efficiently.
• Work independently, often with out the immediate presence of a supervisor.
• Identify potential hazards or safety issues that arise during work activities and know when to advise a supervisor that additional expertise is required.
• Have patience when working with children.
• Problem solve and be a team player.
• Effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants.
• Accurately follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Receive and process cash.
• Administer first aid and CPR.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties typically are performed in both indoor and outdoor settings and require: frequent sitting, standing, reaching, walking, running; dexterity, facility equipment, program equipment, and standard office equipment; hearing and speech to communicate in person; mobility to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Typical work environment includes moderate noise levels, varying temperatures/weather and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances; employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental and City policies and procedures.

Emergency Disaster Worker

City employees are registered as Emergency Disaster Workers and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Completed application and resume must be submitted by the filing deadline listed above. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an invitation to the recruitment process. The selection process will include an oral interview and may include other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Paramount is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at [phone] at least 5 days in advance of testing date.