RECREATION LEADER

About The Positions:
Under direction from the Recreation Coordinator, assists Senior Recreation Leader(s) in the delivery of the City’s recreation programs, youth/adult sports, senior services, and special events; assists in organizing and setting up recreational facilities, activity areas and equipment; performs other duties as assigned. Supervision is received from the Recreation Coordinator. Supervision is not exercised by this classification.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Instructs and coaches sports; monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed, and that equipment is used in a safe manner.
• Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial care.

• Performs activities involved in a community recreation program.

• Provides support to staff and contract instructors.

• Assists with setting up, taking down furniture, materials, and equipment.

• Administers First Aid as needed. 

• Operates City vehicles as required.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience, paid or volunteer, working with children or community in recreational settings.   

Education: 

• Current enrollment in High School; must have a work permit and or graduation from High School or GED equivalent. 
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency or its equivalent within 90 days of employment.  

Additional Requirements/Information:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of insurability.
• May be required to drive a city vehicle to transport equipment. 
• May work weekends and holidays. 
• May require bilingual skills.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid California Class C driver’s license as assigned. 
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to walk, run, sit and talk or hear. 
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; 
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Must stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Vision abilities required to include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently works in outside weather conditions. 
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. 
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud when in the field.