Recreation LEADER I​/II; Part-Time, Seasonal

Overview

SALARY: Recreation Leader I - $16.90/Hour;
Recreation Leader II - $17.40/Hour

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled.

Under supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of recreation programs, including front line customer service, instruction, monitoring, and assisting with the supervision of individual and team sports, programs, and activities. Monitors and maintains the facility during general operations as well as special events and activities.

General supervision is received from the Recreation Director or designee. Direct supervision may be provided for Recreation Leader I/II.

(Illustrative Only) The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform similar or additional duties as assigned from those set forth below to address departmental needs and changing departmental practices. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the recreation staff with a variety of basic tasks; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Prepares field or court prior to sports event or game. Helps with set-up and clean-up of fields and courts, making sure they are safe and hazard free.
• Assists with organizing activities and learns to maintain discipline at recreation facilities
• Arrives 30 minutes prior to the start of the first game to inspect and set up the field or court and meets with managers and coaches.
• Assists in the instruction of various arts, crafts, games, and sports, and learns the rules and techniques.
• Assists in enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety precautions, maintaining the safety of participants at all times.
• Assists in overseeing games, utilizing and enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the City.
• Assists in the enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety precautions for City facilities.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Soledad and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior while interacting with the public, visitors, City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Implements program activities by conducting, guiding, and training program participants; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Gathers and assembles materials and supplies for recreation activities. Recommends supply needs to supervisor.
• Sets up facilities for a variety of activities, including programs, events, and rentals.
• Organizes activities and maintains discipline at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. Instructs various activities, arts, crafts, games, and sports; explains the rules and techniques for activities; assists participants to ensure the best possible experience in a variety of programs.
• Provides front line customer service. Registers participant for classes and special events, handles money exchanges, greets and monitors the public. Ensures accurate records and transactions. Checks in/out all visitors and attendees to the facilities as well as equipment, ensuring the condition and safe return of all items.
• Opens, closes, inspects, cleans, and organizes buildings as necessary following each activity, event, and during general operations.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and safety precautions for all programs and facilities.
• Provides recreation and maintenance support, maintains recreation facilities and equipment in clean and safe conditions, and in compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs a variety of general office, accounting, and recreation assignments, including typing, proofreading, filing, and recording and checking information on records; answers the telephone and waits on the public, scheduling appointments and giving information and assistance as required; operates office equipment and files documents and records according to predetermined classifications; and prepares and distributes forms; ensures accuracy on all data entry.
• Provides accurate information, instructions, and assistance to the public; assists customer with requests, program participation, applications, and other required documents.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Soledad and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior while interacting with the public, visitors, City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Other duties as assigned.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to enter the job and/or to be learned within a defined short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledges of:

• Recreation I:
  Basic rules for athletic games and sporting competitions.
• Operations of public recreation programs.
• City policies and procedures

• Recreation II:
  Operation, procedures, policies and precedents of the office and department where assigned; correct English usage,…