Recreation Leader I​/II

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is currently accepting applications for summer day camp staff
. This position involves working with children ages 3-12 leading youth programs, activities, and special events, working in our café' as well as overseeing gymnasium use for rentals and tournaments. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe facility for all rentals and programs. Strong customer service skills are essential. Evening and weekend availability is required.

* Designation of Recreation Leader I or II will be dependent on experience.

Please submit a District application and resume. Applicants who do not submit all required documents may not be considered.

Based upon all submitted materials, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to proceed in the recruitment process.

Under immediate supervision, performs routine support duties in support of recreational programs, events, and activities; prepares buildings, fields, and facilities for scheduled activities/events; performs recordkeeping and scorekeeping duties at sports events; provides routine administrative support; and performs related work as required.

Receives immediate supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from higher-level staff. Exercises no supervision over staff.

This is the entry-level classification in the Recreation Leader series responsible for providing operational assistance and support to an assigned program area. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Recreation Leader II level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. This classification is distinguished from the Recreation Leader II in that the latter classification is responsible for performing the full range of duties with respect to providing recreation programs, activities, and classes and providing instruction to participants within an assigned program.

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.

• Assists in conducting and monitoring recreational program activities within one or more assigned program areas; learns to perform tasks in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events.
• Serves as a scorekeeper for various adult/youth athletic sports programs.
• Assists with the operation of recreation/sports camps or other large programs; learns to provide some instruction to participants under the guidance and direction of a program leader.
• Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
• Maintains records of participation and collects participant fees.
• Issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies; monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
• Assists in the implementation and monitoring of District procedures with respect to participant safety.
• Performs routine administrative duties such as phone and counter reception and registration processing.
• Assists with District special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is desirable.
• No prior experience is required.
• Applicants must be at least 16 at time of employment due to the job’s responsibility requirements.

Knowledge of:

• Recreation program services,…