Recreation Leader

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies across divisions. Please complete the questionnaire to indicate your area of interest. The working hours are varied and flexible; employment may be either designated as Seasonal (up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 89 days) or Temporary (not to exceed 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per fiscal year).

The Recreation Leader title is the mid level classification for the part time position series. Leaders mainly support customer facing activities such as working the front desk, leading programs or supervising a facility rental. In addition, Leaders provide some supervision of programs and activities and handle some tasks independently. Leaders are supervised by Recreation Specialists, Recreation Coordinators, and Recreation Supervisors. 

Front Desk & Daily Operations:  Employee would be based out of the Coronado Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would provide phone and in-person customer service, register patrons for programs, and provide general information. This position may also include preparing event spaces for usage and maintenance of the center.  

Youth Programs and Camps:  Employee would be based out of the Community Center, Club Room, or outdoor spaces. This position may assist, develop and lead recreation activities for youth including, after school, preschool, teen activities and camps.  

 

Adult Programs/Senior Programs:  Employee would be based out of the Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would work with adults and seniors, providing customer service to patrons utilizing the center and may assist, develop, and lead recreation programs.

Inclusion: Employee may be based at multiple locations assisting patrons with disabilities with activities.

 

Rental Event Staff: Employee would be based out of the Community Center, John D. Spreckels Center or Club Room to set up, take down, supervise and be a staff liaison during rental events.

 

Facility Rentals:  Employee would be based out of the Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center to provide rental reservation support in person and over the phone, set up, take down, and be a staff liaison during rental events. 

 

Day Trips:  Employee would drive trips for participants of all ages to local sites and amusements for all ages.  Possession of a CDL license with passenger endorsement is desirable.

 

Parks & Beaches: Employee would be based out of the Coronado Golf Course and would work mainly in the field overseeing events, user groups, and programs in Coronado’s parks and beaches.  

Youth and Adult Sports: Employee would provide support to youth and adult sport leagues and activities.  

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:  At least two (2) years of responsible experience in assigned recreation program area.

Education/Training:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field.

Licenses and Certificates:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record. Designated positions require the possession, or ability to obtain, a valid California Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement.  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid certificate.  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR certificate.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of assigned recreation activities and programs.
Basic principles and practices of recreation and leisure services program development and implementation.
Methods and techniques of organizing and directing assigned recreation activities.
Rules and equipment used in various recreational activities.
Methods and techniques of first aid and CPR.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
Principles and practices of record keeping.

Ability to:
Implement activities in support of assigned recreation program.
Elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs.
Effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants.
Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. 

Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective and timely manner with minimal direction. 

Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned recreational activities which may include light to moderate lifting and standing, walking, or running for prolonged periods of time. 

Vision: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, observe behavior of program participants, and operate assigned equipment. 

Environment: Incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, may work at indoor or outdoor recreational facilities, and may travel from site to site. 

Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbents may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the City’s Child Abuse and Neglect Training and Reporting policy as a condition of employment. A copy of the policy is provided upon request and at the time of pre-employment.