City of Poway : Job Opportunities

Job Title:	RECREATION LEADER I - AT-WILL, TEMPORARY, PART-TIME
Salary:	$12.05 - $14.64 Hourly
Job Type:	Part time - temporary
Location:	City of Poway, California

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This position is considered open until filled and will remain open until the needs of the City have been met. Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in conducting activities in connection with recreation and community services programs of a recreational facility; and performs related work as required. Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision and provide training to lower-level staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, including parks, schools, and recreation center. Assists in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment, for classes, activities, events, and meetings. Supervises and schedules established programs of play activities for children and adults. Plans and coordinates inter-playground competitions in various recreational activities. Communicates with school personnel to resolve routine operational after school recreation program problems. Travels to assigned program sites to monitor program activities. Resolves program problems within established guidelines; suggests program improvements. Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other routine publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities; updates kiosks and hotlines. Assists with facility reservations, including phone and front counter contact, registering patrons for community events, performing walk-through with renters, explaining facility use rules and regulations, monitoring events, and recordkeeping. Conducts surveys of recreational programs; collects data and presents to supervisor. Requisitions materials and equipment; takes periodic inventory of materials and equipment. Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday, performing basic custodial duties and minor facility maintenance; opens, closes, and secures building for events. Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies; makes minor repairs to recreation equipment. Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship. Responds to patrons needs for assistance or information. Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required. Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions. Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used. Assists with maintaining a computerized class enrollment and facility reservation information system. Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; enforces recreational facility safety rules; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations. Administers basic first aid and CPR as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements/License or Certificates Required:
Experience: Experience in recreation leadership and programs is desirable. Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the 11^th grade, and ability to provide a Work Permit. Licenses and Certifications: Valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Possess First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate within three months of hire and once obtained, must maintain certificates; AED Certificate within one year of hire. Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the physical stamina to lift and move tables and chairs, arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Environmental Elements Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids when rendering First Aid and CPR. Employees are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Working Conditions May be required to work various shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays at a variety of City facilities.
Examination Process:
Well-qualified candidates will be considered for employment. The examination process will consist of an appraisal interview (weight: 100%). Applicants will be notified of their status. A background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting is required. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination that includes a drug screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California constitution at time of hire.