Job Details
Salary: $19.00 - $24.70 Hourly
Location : City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2023-006
Department: Recreation and Parks
Opening Date: 01/12/2023
Job Summary
Are you an enthusiastic, energetic and customer service oriented individual looking to start a career in the public sector?
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department welcomes your application for Recreation Leader I.
Apply your love for community involvement at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis, which means it can close at any time with or without notification. If there are no vacancies, a candidate pool list will be established to fill future vacancies.
This is an at-will, part-time position represented by AFSCME District Council 36. This is a variable hour position with no guarantee of any specific hours, but with a work week limitation of up to 20 - 25 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours in a CalPERS fiscal year. Work hours and shifts vary depending on assignment, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
As a Recreation Leader I, you will attend to assigned areas and perform a wide variety of tasks in the facilitation of recreation programs and activities.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?
Rancho Palos Verdes is a great place to work with a team-friendly environment and great views! If you're looking for a rewarding job that allows you have fun at the same time, then we invite you to apply! With various locations and diverse programs, the Recreation Leader I position will provide rewarding work experience, memories, and career growth.
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
If the following sounds like you, then you may be our ideal candidate.
- You are customer service oriented;
- You love working outdoors and/or indoors;
- You are creative and fun;
- You are a people person and enjoy speaking and engaging with people of all ages;
- You thrive in a team environment
DEFINITION 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.
Essential Job FunctionsEXAMPLES 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.
Qualification GuidelinesEDUCATION 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.
Special Notes 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 NOTESThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes is currently conducting a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The study is being done to ensure accurate job descriptions and maintain a fair, equitable, and competitive classification and compensation plan. The study is intended to conclude Spring 2023.
Applicants 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) ###-#### no later than five (5) business days before the test date.
Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits except those required by law.
MEDICAL: Part-time employees who work 1,560 hours in a 12 month period and average 30 hours per week during the City's measurement period will receive an offer of affordable minimum value health insurance as required by law.
SICK LEAVE: Part-time employees accrue sick leave at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
SOCIAL SECURITY: The City will enroll new hires in Social Security.
WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time are limited to work 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours. Employees may be required to work variable schedule/hours, weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
HOLIDAY OVERTIME PAY: Part-time employees required or scheduled to work on designated holidays shall be paid time and one half of the employee's regular rate of pay. The following holidays are subject to this provision:
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
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Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following supplemental questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental question but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?
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Are you able and willing to work evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays?
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Are you aware this is a part-time position and employees are typically scheduled to work approximately 20-25 hours week?
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Indicate all certificates you currently possess. You must attach a copy of proof of designation to the supplemental application.
- None
- First Aid Card
- CPR Card
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Please select from the list below your preferred program/site. You can select more than one program/site.
- Abalone Cove
- Open Space Management
- Point Vicente Interpretative Center
- Hesse/Ryan/Ladera Linda
- Eastview Park
- REACH Therapeutic Recreation Program
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How did you hear about this position? Select all that apply
- Friend/Word of Mouth
- Social Media
- Professional Organization
- Governmentjobs.com
- Other
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Are you a member of CalPERS? If so, list the agency and dates of employment.
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Are you currently working at another City or public agency?
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This position is typically scheduled to work 20 - 25 hours per week. How many hours are you available to work per week? What days of the week (including weekends) are you available to work?
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