Overview
Recreation Leader Jobs in El Monte, USA at City of El Monte, CA
Summary
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, oversees recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities; performs general office duties; requisitions materials and equipment; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned management and supervisory personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing program support duties for the City’s recreation and community services programs. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
* Leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, including parks, schools, and the recreation center.
* Assists in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
* Supervises and schedules established programs of play activities for children and adults.
* Plans and coordinates inter-playground competitions in various recreational activities.
* Communicates with school personnel to resolve routine operational after-school recreation program issues.
* Resolves program issues within established guidelines; suggests program improvements.
* Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other routine publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities.
* Requisition s materials and equipment; takes periodic inventory of materials and equipment.
* Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday, performing basic custodial duties and minor facility maintenance; opens, closes, and secures buildings for events.
* Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies; makes minor repairs to recreation equipment.
* Administers basic first aid as necessary.
* Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
* Responds to patrons’ needs for assistance or information.
* Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
* Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
* Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; enforces recreational facility safety rules; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations.
* Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
* Operations, services and activities of assigned program.
* General office and business administrative practices.
* Methods and techniques of implementing program activities.
* Age appropriate program content.
* City materials and equipment procurement processes.
* Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.
* Basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities.
* City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
* Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record-keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work.
* English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
* Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
* Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to:
* Oversee the operations and activities of assigned program.
* Interpret, and apply facility use policies and procedures.
* Plan and lead the work of assigned staff.
* Assist with…
Title: Recreation Leader
Company: City of El Monte, CA
Location: El Monte, USA
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