Recreation Series; Recreation Leader , II III One Glendale After School Youth Sports Program

Pay $16.00 - $23.18 / hour

Location Glendale/California

Employment type

Part-Time

• Req#: 3923688
• NOTE: In an effort to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, City of Glendale has implemented a Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Policy. The Policy will require all City employees, volunteers, interns, and new hires to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis unless they provide proof of having received their single dose of a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine regimen or the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine regimen.
  
  This Policy is currently suspended but may be re-implemented depending on the circumstances.

These classifications organize, lead, coach, referee, and participate in various Youth Sports (flag football, volleyball, basketball and soccer), youth fitness and recreation programs at City parks, playgrounds, elementary schools and other facilities on a part-time hourly basis. Bilingual ability in a language or languages commonly spoken in the Glendale community, such as Armenian, Spanish, Korean, etc, is desirable at all levels.

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Leads, organizes, coaches, referees and stimulates interest in a variety of competitive and noncompetitive youth sports, youth fitness, games, contests, and cultural activities.
• Assists in various recreational programs including playgrounds, community centers, day camps, aquatics facilities, and Civic Auditorium operations.
• Ensures program participants are checked-in safely, well hydrated, stretched, and ready to participate in the day’s practice and game planning, while stationed at sites and facilities throughout the City.
• Oversees recreational reservations, and supervises the use of facilities as to their proper care.
• Assists with game preparation which includes outdoor/indoor game set up and break down, announcement of players, and displays positive coaching habits throughout the game.
• Learns and applies the City of Glendale, Community Services & Parks Department’s ePACT Network for records of program participants.
• Assists local partners with Body Mass Index checks for participants along with nutrition and parent based surveys for families.
• May have the opportunity to participate in related divisional cross-training efforts.
• Plans and conducts arts and crafts, sports, passive and active games and special interest activities.
• Supervises program participants on excursions and wilderness programs.
• Assists with the Community Services & Parks Department’s Youth & Family Services Section when needed.
• May direct and/or supervise additional recreational staff and volunteers depending on Recreation Leader qualifications.
• Assists with the cleaning of public buildings, including offices, bathrooms, floors and carpets, by performing light maintenance, such as vacuuming, dusting and mopping after recreational activities along with wiping down sports equipment and security carts at school site locations.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

• Basic first aid practices.
• Basic principles, practices and methods of organizing and instructing recreational programs.
• Principles, practices and methods of organizing, instructing, and coaching youth sports and fitness at the elementary school-age level and recreational programs.

• Dealing tactfully, courteously and effectively with public officials, program participants and the general public.
• Operating and maintaining assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws or regulations.
• Planning, organizing and completing work assignments with little supervision.

• Provide exceptional customer service to those using recreational facilities.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Read, write and comprehend directions in English.
• Supervise and take responsibility for small children.