Recreation Leader IV

THIS IS PART-TIME, TEMPORARY, AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT.

THIS POSITION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR FULL TIME BENEFITS.

May work up to 29 hours per week, up to a maximum of 960 hours in a fiscal year.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Under general supervision, performs skilled recreation work in planning, coordinating and directing a wide variety of assigned social, cultural or sports activities at assigned neighborhood parks, aquatics facilities or community centers; performs related work as required.

This class is distinguished from Recreation Leader I, II and III by its responsibility for higher level recreation program work in a supervisory capacity, responsible for the organization and instruction of various programs and activities or landscape and facility maintenance and providing lead direction to others.

Works under the general supervision of a Recreation Coordinator or other assigned Supervisor.

Provides lead direction over assistants, volunteers, or Recreation Leaders I, II and III.

• Plans, directs and coordinates playground programs, related tournaments, community and regional type contests, arts and craft shows or exhibitions, dance recitals, tournaments and sports events.
• May perform work as a cashier, field supervisor, playground attendant, MTA assistant or office clerk. Prepares reports, maintains records and performs related duties as assigned; collects and accounts for money; prepares cash reports.
• Assumes responsibility for security and minor maintenance of equipment and materials at assigned neighborhood park facilities, play area or community center.
• Supervises overall activities of playground or other sites; observes and monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed and that equipment is used in a safe manner; administers first aid as needed.

Completion of high school or equivalent and one (1) year of college with coursework preferably in recreation or a related field, OR 2,000 hours of work as a Recreation Leader III or equivalent in planning, organizing and conducting a wide variety of recreational activities.

Possession of American Red Cross CPR and First Aid cards may be required. Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required.

Knowledge of: advanced methods, practices and equipment used in providing and maintaining an effective recreational and special activities program; recreation planning and administration; policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment; cash procedures and modern office practices.

Ability to: develop, coordinate and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; supervise, assign, train and organize children and adults; keep accurate records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, run and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works…