Recreation Specialist - EXCEL After School Program

  • City of Lake Elsinore Expired
  • Lake Elsinore, California
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Recreation Specialist - EXCEL After School Program

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

LOCATION LEUSD

DEPARTMENT Community Services

DESCRIPTION

**THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PARTNERS WITH THE LAKE ELSINORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ASSIST WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE CITY IS LOOKING TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS AND EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. THESE POSITIONS WILL BE TEMPORARY LASTING ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR (JUNE 2026)**

**THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN JULY 7TH AND 11TH. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND/OR PHONE IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW**

**UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A LIVE SCAN, PHYSICAL, DRUG TEST, TB TEST, AND A 12 GRADE PROFICIENCY EXAM IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE POSITION**

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, the Recreation Specialist is responsible for supervising their respective area, staff, and patrons. Employee opens and closes the work location, enforces site and program rules, develops, implements, and evaluates programs. Employee oversees program equipment, processes attendance, creates and maintains records, trains fellow staff. Employee assists in overall program maintenance and identification of safety hazards; administers first aid as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Recreation Specialist is the journey level classification in the Community Services Department. Under general supervision, an incumbent is responsible for acting as lead support staff in the promotion, organization, and leadership of a variety of recreation activities, specifically the EXCEL After School Program. Work location will be at a Lake Elsinore Unified School District Elementary School.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from Community Services Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor. Incumbents may supervise Recreation Aides and Leaders.

AVAILABILITY / HOURS:

This is a non-exempt, part time, temporary position that will work no more than 8 months out of the year and no more than 800 hours over that span of time. Must be available Monday through Friday on Lake Elsinore Union School District school days between 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

Work directly with Elementary aged students implementing physical fitness education and S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) programming.

Open and close the facilities; oversee daily facility activities and enforce program rules.

Develop, implement, and supervise facility classes, clinics, camps, and other special events.

Develop and implement promotional strategies; assist in the creation of fliers, press releases, calendars, and other such documents.

Assess programs and events to ensure that they meet the needs/wants of the EXCEL program.

Assist with the management of equipment and supplies.

Process and handle money for activity registration, memberships, admission fees, refunds, and concession sales.

Register participants for events; create and maintain records and logs.

Supervise and train volunteers and other staff in facility operations and functions; modify staff schedule as needed.

Assist in the overall maintenance of the facility and surrounding areas by coordinating and reporting maintenance issues.

Answer phones and maintain orderly office space.

Inspect the facility and equipment to identify safety hazards.

For special events, prepare, implement, breakdown, and assess event.

Document any incidents or injuries that occur; identify inappropriate behavior or activity and take corrective action.

Administer basic first aid as needed; determine if medical assistance is necessary and ensure medical professionals are contacted in a timely manner.

Provide necessary information for supervisor and site staff; complete monthly reports; provide monthly facility attendance report to Community Services Department office.

Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Complete other similar duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires, active participation in sports and group games, prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, supplies, equipment, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Required to work evenings, weekends, outside in elements, etc.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Recreation Specialist. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a high school diploma and experience leading activities for children or teens.

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and acceptable driving record. CPR/AED and First Aid training is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of:

Recreation, sport and leisure program administration, management and delivery; recreation, sport and leisure program evaluation; coaching theory and practice; S.T.E.A.M. elements, volunteer training, development and recognition; events coordination and planning; an understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and rules; knowledge of emergency procedures, First Aid and CPR.

Ability to:

Take an active role in providing leadership and discipline to all ages; be creative and innovative with recreation programs dealing with children and teens; provide information and communicate in a clear and efficient manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, patrons, public and private agencies, general public and special groups; maintain attendance records, prepare reports, activity calendars, maintain registration records, provide customer service; take direction from supervisors and implement directives successfully.

Skill to:

Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and software applications.

OPEN DATE 6/26/2025

NUMBER OF OPENINGS 15

CLOSE DATE

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Part-Time

PAY RANGE $18.8989 - $24.1203 per hour
Recreation Specialist - EXCEL After School Program

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

LOCATION LEUSD

DEPARTMENT Community Services

DESCRIPTION

**THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PARTNERS WITH THE LAKE ELSINORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ASSIST WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE CITY IS LOOKING TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS AND EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. THESE POSITIONS WILL BE TEMPORARY LASTING ONLY THROUGH THE END OF THE 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR (JUNE 2026)**

**THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN JULY 7TH AND 11TH. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND/OR PHONE IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW**

**UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A LIVE SCAN, PHYSICAL, DRUG TEST, TB TEST, AND A 12 GRADE PROFICIENCY EXAM IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE POSITION**

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, the Recreation Specialist is responsible for supervising their respective area, staff, and patrons. Employee opens and closes the work location, enforces site and program rules, develops, implements, and evaluates programs. Employee oversees program equipment, processes attendance, creates and maintains records, trains fellow staff. Employee assists in overall program maintenance and identification of safety hazards; administers first aid as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Recreation Specialist is the journey level classification in the Community Services Department. Under general supervision, an incumbent is responsible for acting as lead support staff in the promotion, organization, and leadership of a variety of recreation activities, specifically the EXCEL After School Program. Work location will be at a Lake Elsinore Unified School District Elementary School.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from Community Services Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor. Incumbents may supervise Recreation Aides and Leaders.

AVAILABILITY / HOURS:

This is a non-exempt, part time, temporary position that will work no more than 8 months out of the year and no more than 800 hours over that span of time. Must be available Monday through Friday on Lake Elsinore Union School District school days between 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

Work directly with Elementary aged students implementing physical fitness education and S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) programming.

Open and close the facilities; oversee daily facility activities and enforce program rules.

Develop, implement, and supervise facility classes, clinics, camps, and other special events.

Develop and implement promotional strategies; assist in the creation of fliers, press releases, calendars, and other such documents.

Assess programs and events to ensure that they meet the needs/wants of the EXCEL program.

Assist with the management of equipment and supplies.

Process and handle money for activity registration, memberships, admission fees, refunds, and concession sales.

Register participants for events; create and maintain records and logs.

Supervise and train volunteers and other staff in facility operations and functions; modify staff schedule as needed.

Assist in the overall maintenance of the facility and surrounding areas by coordinating and reporting maintenance issues.

Answer phones and maintain orderly office space.

Inspect the facility and equipment to identify safety hazards.

For special events, prepare, implement, breakdown, and assess event.

Document any incidents or injuries that occur; identify inappropriate behavior or activity and take corrective action.

Administer basic first aid as needed; determine if medical assistance is necessary and ensure medical professionals are contacted in a timely manner.

Provide necessary information for supervisor and site staff; complete monthly reports; provide monthly facility attendance report to Community Services Department office.

Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Complete other similar duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires, active participation in sports and group games, prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, supplies, equipment, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Required to work evenings, weekends, outside in elements, etc.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Recreation Specialist. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a high school diploma and experience leading activities for children or teens.

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and acceptable driving record. CPR/AED and First Aid training is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of:

Recreation, sport and leisure program administration, management and delivery; recreation, sport and leisure program evaluation; coaching theory and practice; S.T.E.A.M. elements, volunteer training, development and recognition; events coordination and planning; an understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and rules; knowledge of emergency procedures, First Aid and CPR.

Ability to:

Take an active role in providing leadership and discipline to all ages; be creative and innovative with recreation programs dealing with children and teens; provide information and communicate in a clear and efficient manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, patrons, public and private agencies, general public and special groups; maintain attendance records, prepare reports, activity calendars, maintain registration records, provide customer service; take direction from supervisors and implement directives successfully.

Skill to:

Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and software applications.

OPEN DATE 6/26/2025

NUMBER OF OPENINGS 15

CLOSE DATE

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Part-Time

PAY RANGE $18.8989 - $24.1203 per hour
Job ID: 483730341
Originally Posted on: 7/2/2025

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