Recreation Leader

ABOUT THE POSITION : Under the direction of supervision, plans, organizes and implements recreation activities at neighborhood playgrounds or facilities; instructs children, youth and senior citizens in games and sports. May be required to work nights, weekends, and during city-wide special events throughout the year.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES : Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Plans, organizes and delivers a variety of parks and community center programs, services and special events as directed; assists in providing on-site supervision to program participants; responds to inquiries related to facility usage, programs, activities and community events; registers participants for participants for sports, activities and programs; collects fees; coaches sports and officiates at games; supervises activities on the playground and facility; observes participants ensuring park and facility rules and regulations are followed and a safe environment exists; observes the condition of park and community center facilities and reports incidents of vandalism, graffiti and suspicious activity to supervisors or law enforcement agencies; administers first aid for minor injuries; completes forms, inspection sheets, attendance reports, weekly activity schedules; performs periodic equipment inventory; checks and accounts for playground and fitness room equipment; set up, prepare and clean designated areas for activities and events; performs a variety of routine office work including assisting at the front counter and answering phones; explains park, community center, and City policies and procedures to the participants; and performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Any combination of work experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: possession of a high school diploma / GED and six (6) months experience working with children, youth or senior citizens. Maintain a certificate in CPR/First Aid. Desired qualifications include some college coursework in sports, recreation or related field, creativity, good decision making and leadership skills.

Knowledge of : Principles and practices of personal computers and related software; principles and practices of City Administration and department functions; general public assessment of the City roles, responsibilities and commitment to its citizens; activities, games and sports for children, youth and senior citizens; safety rules and regulations.

Ability to : Exercise appropriate judgement; maintain and establish effective and cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively in writing and orally, and reason logically and creatively; identify vandalism and suspicious activity; identify and act to resolve unsafe conditions; problem solve conflicts and disputes; explain safety and activity rules to attendees; understand park, community center, fitness room operations and issues; teach recreation and sports activities for children, youth, and adults; and instruct and enforce safety rules. On a frequent basis sit at desk; use of hands and fingers; speak and hear; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk and stand to perform office activities and site inspections; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; occasionally bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift 25 pounds; subject to frequent interruptions, public contact and moderate noise level in the work environment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE : APPLY IMMEDIATELY! Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Interviews for qualified candidates may be scheduled during the review period. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. All application materials, to include the application and resume, will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include, but not limited to: application review and evaluation, interview, written and/or performance test. Candidates that require special accommodation due to a disability are encouraged to request accommodation prior to the closing date. If you have additional questions, please contact human resources at .... EOE.

The City of Lawndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate against applicants based on their race, skin color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing/closing date should you require an accommodation due to a disability in the testing process. All City of Lawndale employees are designated disaster service workers in the event of an emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public.

All employees are designated disaster service workers in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The City of Lawndale and its employees are required to comply with any state or County Public Health Orders.