Job Description

Posting number: 27-TBD

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Job classification: Recreation Leader

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation

Summary

Open continuously and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for the week of October 26th. Apply today!

The City of Pasadena's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion to work with youth in a recreation type setting by providing general assistance and support to assigned recreation program and activities; assists in providing on-site supervision of recreation program and activity participants; and performs a variety of general administrative tasks in support of the Afterschool Program. These are part-time positions working up to 19 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in assisting higher level staff in the oversight, instruction, and implementation of recreation/education programs and activities. This is an excellent opportunity to work with youth from our local community and to serve as a positive role model in shaping future generations.

Afterschool Adventures Program

Recreation Leaders must be available to work Monday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Tuesday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm or Monday-Friday from 6:45 am to 8:45 am.

Examples of duties

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more information, please review the job description.

• With direction of supervisor leads and organizes recreation programs and/or special activities for all age groups at a community center or at a large playground or park area.
• Conducts special assignments during city-wide special events.
• Staff seasonal camps during district holiday breaks.
• May be assigned as leader or serve as the only leader at a center, playground, park or special activities and events involving extensive facilities, large events, etc.
• Instructs in various games and interprets rules of play.
• Determines and arranges for supplies, equipment, and facilities needed for various program and activities.
• Supervises the issuance, use, care and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment assigned to center, playground, or activity.
• Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of participants and spectators and renders first-aid as needed.
• Cooperates with staff employees in promoting the total recreation program at an assigned location.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of attendance, time reports, accident reports, activities, progress reports, and meets all deadlines.
• Effectively interact with the public and City staff, set up and take down of equipment for programs and special events.
• Responds to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Get from one location to another while doing business.
• Coaches and umpires organized games and sports activities.
• Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Provides information within the area of assignment.
• Knowledgeable of general sports and recreational activities and programs including techniques, rules and equipment used in various sports, games and special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Adaptability responds positively to change and modifies behavior as the situation requires.
• Allocating Resources prioritizes the use of equipment and other resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Customer Focus attends to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Decision Making chooses optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Functional Knowledge knowledge of rules and regulations governing the play of organized games and various athletic and social recreation activities.
• Oral Communication engages effectively in dialogue.
• Physical strength and agility to lift, carry and pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Safety Focus shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety concerns.
• Teamwork collaborates with others to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• 50 hours or more of paid and/or volunteer experience in recreation, physical education, or related field.

Desired qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field is desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of any combination of online screening of training and experience evaluation, subject matter expert review and structured/department interview.

VACANCIES

There are currently several vacancies in the Afterschool Adventures Program. Recreation, and Community Services department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. This is an at-will position. These are part-time positions working up to 19 hours per week.

PROBATIONARY WORK TEST PERIOD = At-will

FLSA = Non-Exempt.

EEO = Para-professional