RECREATION LEADER I
Location:30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
Posted Date: 01-05-2022
Description:
JOB
We are hiring! The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team as a Recreation Leader I. Apply your love for outdoors and community involvement to the Recreation and Parks Department at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.This is a continuous recruitment that can close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. The first application screening is scheduled for May 3, 2021.Recreation Leader I may be assigned to work at any of the following job sites/programs: Abalone Cove Park and natural preserveOpen Space Management in the Palos Verdes Nature PreservePoint Vicente Interpretive Center park grounds, museum, gift shop, and event spaceHesse Park, Ryan Park, and Ladera Linda Park grounds and community centers Eastview grounds and dog park REACH therapeutic recreation program for young adults, teens, and adults with developmental disabilitiesCity Hall-ReceptionThe current vacancies are in Abalone Cove Park, Open Space Management division, and The Point Vicente Interpretive Center. For information about the park sites, visit https://cityofrpv.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=f0030435576f49b3b3a268e62b8f681e#For information about Open Space Management, visit: http://rpvca.gov/998/Palos-Verdes-Nature-PreservePOSITION This is a part-time position. Part-time employees are typically scheduled to work approximately 20 - 25 hours per week and will not exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year. The position works a variable schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.The Recreation Leader I responsibilities include inspecting, opening and closing, and attending to assigned areas and performing a wide variety of tasks in the facilitation of recreation programs and activities.Programs and activities and use of facilities are limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current responsibilities include limited assistance planning and facilitating classes, activities, events, and meeting; performing park and restroom inspections and minor maintenance tasks; interacting with the public in parks, trails and/or facilities; informing the public of Recreation and Parks Department rules and policies; and maintaining clean and orderly work areas.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Ideal Candidate will possess the following core competencies: Effective written and verbal communicationEffective customer-service skillsSelf-motivation, with the ability to work independentlyStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, contractors, and the general public Decision making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgmentConflict resolutionDEFINITION AND CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is the entry-level class in the Recreation Services series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn City recreation programs, activities, facilities, and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Recreation Leader I staff oversee recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; and performs related work as required.Positions in the Recreation Services Leader class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level requiring one (1) additional year of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have two (2) years of prior related experience that allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the II level.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the rights 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 the recreation center including community outings for program for adults with special needs.Conducts safety checks of, unlocks, opens, takes entrance fees (if applicable) for, and staffs various facilities.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.Works with facilities reservations software and maintains databases.Oversees and schedules established programs of play activities for children and adults.Resolves program issues 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 telephone hotlines.Requisitions materials and equipment; takes periodic inventory of materials and equipment.Maintains gift shop upkeep and inventory; uses cash registers, documents transactions and prepares bank deposits.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; opens, closes, and secures buildings for events.Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies;Responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information.Develops recreation program flyers, brochures, business letters and registration forms.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; may write reports.Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within 30 days of employment.Knowledge of: Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.Basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities. Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work.Safe work practices, including safe driving rules and practices.Basic computer software related to work.Registers and basic cash handling skills.English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff. Ability to: Learn to work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.Learn, understand, and apply facility use policies and procedures.Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.Lift and move tables and chairs and arranging facilities for community events and/or meetings. Learn basic computer system operation to enter and retrieve data for class registration and facility reservations.Remain flexible and adapt as job responsibilities change.Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.Make accurate arithmetic calculations.Perform routine equipment maintenance.Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORK SCHEDULEThe position will work year-round and averages approximately 20 - 25 hours per week. Shifts will include a variety of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.SPECIAL NOTEApplicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 544-5332 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.