Recreation Leader I
Job Description: Recreation Leader I positions plan, organize, and teach recreation classes; plan and organize special activities/events; prepare publicity; distribute and maintain equipment; maintain discipline; enforce regulations; open and close recreation centers and related facilities; ensure the safety of recreation center patrons; administer first aid; supervise the use and ensure the security of the facility; provide information to the public; register participants in classes; maintain records; assist in the preparation of reports; perform general maintenance work; collect fees; process program registration; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Recreation Leader I positions are available on a part-time and/or limited, hourly basis and may average up to 19 hours per week, primarily during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Staff working with older adults typically work between 8:00am and 4:00pm. During holidays, school breaks and summer, hours are generally increased.
- Recreation Leader I positions may be utilized at recreation centers and teen centers and programming for older adults. Most positions require that you be available to work between 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during weekdays and between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends.
- Recreation Leader I positions may require bilingual skills for which they may receive additional pay.
- In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Recreation Leader I positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
Minimum Requirements:
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
AGE: 16 years of age or older.
NOTES:
- Applicants less than age 18 must obtain a work permit prior to starting work.
- Work permits may be obtained through the school system.
- Applicants who are age 17 and are high school graduates, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination, are not required to have a work permit; however, they must submit a copy of their high school diploma, CHSPE or GED results with their application.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
- 900 hours of recreation leadership experience.
- 15 semester/22.5 quarter units of college-level course work in recreation management, tourism and hospitality, child and family studies, physical education, and/or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as specified above. One semester unit = 60 hours of work experience. One quarter unit = 40 hours of work experience.
NOTES:
- Recreation leadership refers to planning, organizing, teaching and/or leading typical recreation center or school activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, day camps, tiny tots, dance and music. This does NOT include babysitting, working as a personal fitness trainer, weight training, bowling, golf instructor, etc.
- Qualifying physical education courses MUST consist of participation in typical recreation center sports (e.g., football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, softball). Physical education “theory” courses will only be accepted if they are part of a completed Bachelor’s or other college degree in Physical Education.
- Participation in organized team sports is qualifying, but hours of participation MUST be confirmed and documented by the coach of the team or athletic director where you participated. Organized team sports refer to those typically played at a recreation center (e.g., football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, softball). NOTE: Qualifying organized team sports participation MUST be at or above the high school level.
- Volunteer hours are qualifying, but MUST be confirmed and documented by the agency where you acted as a volunteer.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of degree/transcripts showing completion of the required course work, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- Proof of documented organized team sports participation hours, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- Proof of documented volunteer hours, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
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