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City of Poway

Recreation Leader I (At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary)

SALARY

$13.97 - $16.98 Hourly

LOCATION

City of Poway, CA

JOB TYPE

Part time - temporary

JOB NUMBER

18-18

DEPARTMENT

Community Services

OPENING DATE

04/23/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$13.97 - $16.98 Hourly

LOCATION

City of Poway, CA

JOB TYPE

Part time - temporary

JOB NUMBER

18-18

DEPARTMENT

Community Services

OPENING DATE

04/23/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Definition

Do you have a passion for recreation and enjoy working closely with the community? 
Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated, team player who enjoys providing an exceptional level of customer service? If so, come join our team in the City of Poway's Community Services Department!

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.
  • Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/License or Certificates Required

Experience:
Experience in recreation leadership and programs is desirable.
 
Education/Training:
No formal training necessary. Must be at least 16 years old.
 
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 arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings and lift and move a variety of objects associated with the operations of recreation facilities, programs and events.  This may include but not be limited to tables and chairs, bleachers, umbrellas, volleyball standards and canopies. 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 or heavier with assistance and/or proper equipment.
 
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

Please Note: This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the City have been met.
 
A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE PART OF THE REVIEW PROCESS.  QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY; REFERENCING YOUR RESUME IN LIEU OF ANSWERING A QUESTION WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training and experience. Highly rated candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may consist of any combination of the following: written examination, performance test, and appraisal interview. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment process which includes a background investigation, including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and a tuberculosis screening. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Poway participates in E-Verify. 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.

Employer
City of Poway
Phone
(858) 668-4413
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/poway
Address
City of Poway
13325 Civic Center Drive
Poway, California, 92064
Employer
City of Poway
Phone
(858) 668-4413
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/poway
Address
City of Poway
13325 Civic Center Drive
Poway, California, 92064
Recreation Leader I (At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary) Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City of Poway's Human Resources Department uses email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their employment application. As an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address you provide is current and readily accessible to you. 2. It is your responsibility to check your email to ensure that you do not miss any deadlines established as part of the recruitment process. 3. It is your responsibility to read all City emails carefully and follow instructions, if any. If you have any questions or experience any technical difficulties, you are encouraged to contact our office, (858) 668-4440, during the City's posted business hours, or NEOGOV customer support at (877) 204-4442 for assistance; however, you must do so prior to the passing of any established deadlines.

* QUESTION 2
Your responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. An incomplete application and/or referencing your resume in lieu of answering any of the supplemental questions will be cause for disqualification from the recruitment process. Changes cannot be made to your application once it is submitted so please ensure that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

* QUESTION 3
Do you have a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record?


* QUESTION 4
Are you at least 16 years of age or older?


* QUESTION 5
This position may be required to work various shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you available to work a variable schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays?


* QUESTION 6
Which of the following certificates do you possess? Please attach copies to your application.




* QUESTION 7
Please check the areas that you may be interested in. You may check more than one.








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