Recreation Leader III

Description

The City of San Clemente is seeking individuals with Recreation experience who are outgoing, creative, and team-orientated to join our Recreation Team! It’s our mission to foster a safe and healthy atmosphere in which to live, work, and play. The Recreation Leader III classification will have the opportunity to work specifically within an assigned area of focus:
Early Childhood/Preschool programming (Ages 3–5) and Teen/Middle school programming (Ages 11–14).

• Sports & Concessions Management
• Facility Operations Support

Receives direct supervision from higher level supervisory staff: to plan and implement a variety of special events, recreation programs, special projects, and youth camps; and perform a variety of tasks in support of recreation and leisure service programs; and to promote community involvement in recreational programs.

Note:

Part time hourly positions are filled as needed. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and qualifying candidates will be interviewed and considered for employment on a “first come‑first served” basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Recreation Leader III is distinguished from the Recreation Leader I/II by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned and by the level of experience. Employees at this level will have an assigned area of focus. They will 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.

May exercise functional or technical supervision over lower‑level Recreation Leader I/II staff. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed with program planning time and program oversight time. This position is normally filled by advancement from the I/II level or based on prior experience.

• Assist staff in implementing various recreational activities, including but not limited to sports leagues, children, and adult programs, assigned area of focus, and citywide special events.
• Exercise functional or technical supervision and assign duties to Recreation Leaders I/II, and volunteers.
• Evaluate Recreation programs.
• Collect fees for various activities; receive and process payments; operate the cash register input data into the computer; and provide receipts; balance and reconcile cash drawer.
• Lead games and crafts; supervise children; enforce safety rules and guidelines.
• Develop recreation programming curriculum and scheduling.
• Monitor activities within the recreational facility; provide information to the public on recreational activities; maintain records on activities.
• Assist in creating displays and advertisements for events.
• Respond to and resolve parent, school or community concerns and issues; interact with customers during special events and activities; direct to higher level staff, as necessary.
• Assist in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; set up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
• Provide basic facility maintenance and assist in the general upkeep of facilities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of: Rules and regulations of various sports activities. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Basic mathematical principles. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. General recreation principles and practices. Basic first aid and CPR. Techniques of various arts and crafts. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Techniques of organizing recreation programs. Rules and equipment used in various recreational activities.

Ability to: Learn recreation activities, rules and regulations. Operate motorized vehicle and equipment. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree…