Recreation Leader (Temporary/Part-time)

Company: City of La Mesa, CA
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Recreation Leader (Temporary/Part-time) Salary $15.75 - $19.15 Hourly Location 91942, CAJob TypeTemporary Part-TimeDepartmentCommunity ServicesJob Number21-09Closing Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position SummaryReposted 07/05/22 (First round of selection 14 days after posting) The City of La Mesa has two openings for a Recreation Leader One Recreation Leader position involves working with Older Adults at the Adult Enrichment Center. This position works approximately 16-20 hours per week. Shifts may include select evenings and weekends for events and facility rentals and various office hours Monday-Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The other Recreation Leader position will work approximately 10-15 hours per week. Typical shifts are nights and weekends for facility rentals. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.To provide on-site supervision for programs and facility or park rentals; to set up and tear down equipment for recreational activities; to maintain records and reports; to assist at special events or leading other recreational programs.Key ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.+ Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of activity and program participants; monitor and inspect assigned facilities for needed maintenance; clean facilities as needed.+ Direct the proper use and care of the facility and equipment.+ Supervise and monitor the behavior of activity and program participants; enforce applicable program rules and regulations; provide appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.+ Assist Recreation Supervisor in planning and conducting special events and programs.+ Issue and collect recreation equipment and supplies to program participants; provide assistance in setting up for various program activities.+ Assist in the maintenance of records and the preparation of reports on assigned activities and rentals. + Participate in promoting assigned recreation programs and activities; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.+ Assist in leading a variety of recreational activities including sports, special events, day camps, arts and crafts and other recreational programs.+ Serve as liaison to supervisory staff, employees, the general public, and program participants.+ Perform a variety of general and routine administrative tasks in support of recreation programs; operate office equipment to perform tasks including those involving the use of computers and supporting software applications, copiers, fax machines and telephones.+ Perform related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education/Training:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College-level coursework in recreation, physical education or a closely related field is highly desirable.Experience:At least one year of responsible experience working in a recreation program.License or Certificate:Possession of a Standard First Aid Certificate.Possession of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (Infant, Child & Adult).A valid CA driver license or equivalent is desirable.Examination ProcessInterested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. This position is open until the needs of the City are met so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any of the following components: written exam, practical skills assessment, and/or appraisal interview. Eligible candidates will be notified when testing dates have been established. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the testing process.NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation including TB test, background investigation and background credit check.This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? + Yes+ No 02 Are you currently or have you ever been a member of CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System)? + Yes+ No 03 Have you graduated from high school or passed a General Education Development (GED) test? + Yes+ No 04 I have completed college-level coursework in the following area. + Recreation+ Physical Education+ Business Administration+ Marketing/Communications+ Public Administration+ I have completed college level work, but none of the above+ I have not completed college-level work 05 Describe your experience providing customer service to the public both in person and over the telephone. Include name of employer(s). Note: Entering "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. 06 Please describe your experience working in recreation, public relations, business administration, marketing, public administration or related field. Include name of employer(s). Note Entering "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. 07 Please list your level of expertise using Microsoft Word in a work environment. + Advanced (watermarks, mail merge, headers/footers)+ Intermediate (tables, fonts, bullets, margins, shading)+ Beginner (typing basic memos and correspondence)+ No Experience 08 Please list your level of expertise using Microsoft Excel in a work environment + Advanced (filters, headers/footers, graphs, linking formulas)+ Intermediate (basic formulas, color-coding, sort)+ Beginner (basic data entry)+ No Experience 09 Do you possess a valid California driver license or equivalent? + Yes+ No 10 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL): The City of La Mesa Human Resources Division uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above. + Yes+ No Required Question AgencyCity of La MesaAddress 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942 Phone 619-667-1175 Website http://www.cityoflamesa.us Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

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