Senior Recreation Leader *Revised

Overview

Looking for a rewarding job helping to serve the Ontario community? The City of Ontario’s Recreation & Community Services Department has an excellent part-time opportunity for highly motivated individuals to provide programming at a city park, community center, or other recreational areas within the City.

The Senior Recreation Leader will be expected to plan, organize, and lead recreational programs, special events, and activities such as sports, games, and arts and crafts; maintain accurate records, data entry, and process registrations; inspect facilities for safety and preparing reports. Other responsibilities for this position may include explaining policies to staff and volunteers and assisting in their training and evaluation;

overseeing events, field trips, activity areas, and the use and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment.

The Senior Recreation Leader is a part-time/temporary position, scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week, and is not eligible to participate in the City s health insurance or retirement plans. Work schedule is determined by availability, operating hours and the incumbent s skill level in this position.

• Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.
• The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.

The City of Ontario s Recreation & Community Services Department provides opportunities for wholesome, year-round public recreational services for every age group in the City of Ontario. Through a comprehensive array of programs and events, the Department continually strives to meet the City Council s goal to provide enhanced recreational, educational, and cultural activities to the community. The Department operates six community centers, a senior center, provides programming in over thirty parks, three dog parks, and oversees the management of a municipal golf course.

The Recreation & Community Services Department is growing! In the next couple of years, the Department will oversee the development of a 150+ acre premiere regional sports complex; the building of the first phase (approximately 130 acres) of the Grand Park in Ontario Ranch; enhancing park amenities throughout the City; and putting plans in place to add new community centers throughout the City.

The mission statement of the Recreation & Community Services Department is to enhance community value through diverse opportunities, personal growth and healthy lifestyles by providing quality and affordable programs and services. The vision statement of the Recreation & Community Services Department is to be the leaders in building a healthy community through memorable experiences; connecting people to recreation. The Priority Values of the Recreation & Community Services Department include the following:

• Fun: Be enthusiastic, love what you do, and make it enjoyable for all.
• Integrity: We make ethical behavior the foundation of all actions.
• Teamwork: We take seriously our obligations to empower every person to achieve more by making opportunities available for personal growth.
• Innovation: We achieve continuous improvement by taking risk, welcoming new ideas, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.
• Diversity: We welcome and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.
• Commitment: We are passionate in delivering superior service to both our internal and external customers; taking pride in positively influencing their lives.
• Wellness: We strive to provide an environment that promotes overall health to every individual.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and…