Recreation Leader - Summer Seasonal

Are you looking to secure a fun, rewarding, and stimulating job for the summer? The City of Signal Hill is now accepting applications for part‑time, seasonal employment for the Summer Recreation Program.

The ideal candidate is energetic, caring and supportive with enthusiasm and passion for working with youth. Candidates should submit one application and it will be evaluated based on their education and experience.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: MARCH 3, 2026

Under moderate supervision, the Recreation Leader provides direction, coordinates, organizes, and conducts a variety of recreational, cultural, and community services programs. Recreation Leaders may be assigned to any of the following programs and may be required to work various school shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Including but not limited to, park patrol, after school programming, youth sports, fitness activities, and special events.

• Facility Permits & Park Patrol
• Senior Social Club & Senior Excursions
• Special Events
• Recreation Activities

• After‑School Recreation Clubs
• Co‑Ed Youth Sports
• Tween and Teen Programs
• Day Camps & Early Childhood Programs

Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the works is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

Other duties may be required and assigned. May be required to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct and supervise recreational activities including excursions, crafts, games, lead camp songs, team, and individual sports.
• Instructs at youth sports activities and in games including, but not limited to basketball, softball, football, volleyball, and soccer.
• Instructs fundamentals of play and sportsmanship conducted in recreational activities. Ensures that parent and player code of conduct is being honored.
• Leads free play and team activities for various age groups.
• Explains, demonstrates and supervises new and original games.
• Assists in supervising special athletic events and programs such as contests, dances, special activity days, various meets and tournaments and special excursions; and assists in administering first aid.
• Monitors all activities and enforces rules and regulations to assure the safety and welfare of program participants.
• Communicates with parents regarding questions or concerns of recreation programs.
• Maintains department equipment and supplies; organize furniture arrangements and set‑ups; cleanups program activity area; and returns supplies, tables, chairs and equipment to appropriate places.
• Assists with administrative office work when needed. Uses basic computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, online recreation management software programs (i.e. Civic Rec or Active Net), and receive payments.
• Provide activity instruction and guidance; demonstrate activity; model appropriate behavior.
• Render aid and assistance to participants, intervene in altercations and arguments, and provide comfort and first aid when needed.
• Assist in planning and scheduling activities.
• Maintain participant attendance records.
• Inspect facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Assist in aquatic activities (day camp programs).
• Prepare accident/incident reports.
• Enforce rules and regulations to assure the safety and welfare of participants.
• Conduct inspections of buildings, vehicles, facilities, and equipment daily to ensure sites are safe and clean; recommend actions to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Respond to patrons' needs for assistance or information.
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