Recreation Leader III

Career Opportunities with Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

To provide the people of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s service area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, and facilities that enhance the quality of life.

Careers At The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Under general supervision, performs support work related to recreational programs, events, and activities; provides instruction and conducts classes/activities for program participants under the guidance and direction of higher-level staff; prepares buildings, fields, and facilities for scheduled activities or events; and provides routine administrative support. May assist with the development, promotion, and implementation of programs which meet the needs of a diverse community;

ensure program facilities are properly maintained; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from higher-level staff. Exercises direction over lower-level staff and volunteers.

This is the advanced journey-level and lead class in the Recreation Leader series responsible for leading and directing the activities of subordinate staff within an assigned program area but may also be assigned to perform difficult and complex support work within a program area. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. This classification is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator in that the latter is responsible for all operational activities within an assigned program area, including serving in an ongoing lead capacity over program staff.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required; some college level coursework is desired;
• Two years of relevant part-time recreation program experience, or related work experience.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Organization and operation of the assigned program area and related facilities.
• Proper care and use of recreation equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Methods and techniques of planning, evaluating, and implementing recreation programs.
• Principles and techniques for fostering effective work groups.
• Cash management,…