Recreation Leader II

Description

RECREATION LEADER II

Hourly (Part-Time; Non-Benefited)- Up to 28 hours / week

Open / Competitive

The City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents businesses and visitors by providing well planned environmentally sensitive cost-effective infrastructure and services to promote public health personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive efficient and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders.

The Department

The Parks and Recreation Department oversees Parks and Programs REACH Senior Services Contract Classes Media and Communications Special Events Transportation and the Pico Rivera Golf Course.

The amenities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department are enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The amenities include 100 acres of parks and open spaces swimming pool athletic fields walking paths Senior Center and batting cages.

The Position

This position will assist recreation supervisory and management staff with performing all phases of recreation programming including oversight of the day-to-day facility / field reservations to provide positive participant experiences. The ideal candidate(s) will be flexible to assist in all department program areas will be skilled in establishing maintaining and fostering positive working relationships with participants peers the public and other City staff.

Note : This recruitment will be utilized to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill other current or future vacancies in this classification.

This position will be assigned to work at the Parks & Recreation Department main office. The schedule for this position will be any combination of days between Monday through Thursday beginning at 6 : 30 AM 6 : 30 PM (schedule may change based on the needs of the department). This position may also be required to work non-traditional shift / hours including Friday through Sunday nights early mornings holidays special events and various evening and weekend dates.

Essential Duties

• Plan prepare promote and conduct recreation programs and activities.
• Provide exceptional customer service; answers and returns phone calls; performs a variety of clerical duties to include typing filing and preparing various documents.
• Prepare signs and flyers for recreation events and programs.
• Assist in the supervision of recreation facilities and their use.
• Assist in planning and directing youth arts and crafts programs.
• Assist in forming and coaching boys and girls sports teams.
• Display and promote good customer service skills with co-workers parents students and the general public.
• Enforce departmental policies governing public safety and quality service.
• Knowledge of personal computer calculator and other office machines necessary to carry out assigned duties (including Microsoft Office Suite).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent. Course work in college desired.

EXPERIENCE :

Applicant must have a minimum of one (1) year of recreation experience working with the public; leadership experience is desired.

Note : One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. (To ensure full credit for work experience indicate number of hours worked per week.)

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

The position requires sitting standing walking on level and slippery surfaces reaching twisting turning kneeling bending stooping squatting crouching grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift carry and push tools equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and / or assistance in facility classroom or outdoors. Will also be working in outdoor area and may be exposed to loud noises and extreme weather conditions.

Licenses and Certifications

Veterans credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veterans credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).

TESTING : Oral Interview : 100%

FINAL FILING DATE : This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without prior notice. APPLY EARLY! Selection of applicants will be on a first come first served basis. As employment applications are received they will be immediately reviewed.

SELECTION PROCESS :

It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all information provided on the application and / or supplemental questionnaire is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications and / or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes may be included but will not be accepted in place of required application materials (e.g. high school diploma G.E.D. equivalent and / or typing certificate if applicable). This is a competitive process; applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification removal from the Eligibility List or discharge from employment. List each job title and employer separately. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience education knowledge skills and abilities.

Employees in this position are regularly scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week and are not eligible for inclusion in the regular permanent employment service of the City and do not receive medical benefits. Such employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and are classified as at-will employees.

For more information regarding this recruitment please email Human Resources at .

Physical / Background Check

Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will berequired to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the Citys expense.

At-Will Classification

Members in this job classification are considered union represented at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Emergency Disaster Worker

City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an the event of a declared emergency City employees shall initially remain at work or if recalled shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race religious creed color national origin ancestry disability (mental and physical) legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics) marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression age military or veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law in its employment policies or practices.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed in writing for the application and / or interview phase. If you have questions please contact the Human Resources Department staff : .

City of Pico Rivera Human Resources 6615 Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera CA 90660

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Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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