Recreation Leader I Seasonal
Recreation Leader I Seasonal
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SEASONAL/PARTTIME JOB OPPORTUNITY
Recreation Leader ILead Laugh & Learn! Summer Fun Starts Here! Ready to make an impact while having a blast Gain valuable leadership experience build your resume and be part of an exciting teamdriven environment!
As a Recreation Leader I youll play a vital role in creating a safe fun and engaging space for kids in our summer programs. You will have the opportunity to mentor and guide youth and support staff (Recreation Aides) helping them develop leadership skills while assisting with daily activities. From organizing activities for camp participants assisting in professional development for support staff you will develop handson skills in leadership communication and teamwork all while making unforgettable summer memories.
Save the date! Summer hiring interviews will be held on Saturday March 8 2025at Hercules City Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during ourAll in One Interview Day Summer Hiring EventYou will be notified by email with your interview time on Thursday March 6 2025if selected to move forward in the selection process.
Supervision Received And Exercised
Recreation Leader I receives supervision from the Recreation Manager Recreation Coordinator Recreation Leader III or designee. The Recreation Leader II class may exercise supervision over lower level staff.Essential Functions
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Answers inquiries provides information and assists customers at the counter and by telephone.
- Ensures customers receive complete information about programs and activities and any applicable policies and regulations.
- Operates standard office equipment such as copiers computers calculators typewriters and multiline telephones.
- Types and proofreads outgoing correspondence for accuracy completeness correct English usage grammar punctuation and spelling.
- Assists in monitoring and supervising the activities of patrons of all ages at various sites.
- Prepares incident accident and monthly reports for various sites.
- Assists with citywide events.
- Attends regular staff meetings.
- Provides marketing support for areas of responsibility including production of seasonal Parks and Recreation Department Activity Guide brochures.
- Performs related duties as required.
When Assigned to the Childrens Program
- Ensures children are in a safe environment at all times; ensures age appropriate materials are being used.
- Plans and implements projects and activities with children.
- Anticipates problems among children and prevents harmful situations before they occur or escalate.
- Calls parents for various reasons such as children being sick or absent throughout the day.
- Communicates information to parents through signs notes or in person.
- Supervises directs and assists lower level staff with classroom activity assignments and cleaning duties including washing dishes vacuuming trash disposal sweeping mopping and cleaning bathrooms.
- Attends all local off site field trips.
- Participates in aquatic activities with children at the Community/Swim Center as needed.
- Ensures proper health welfare safety and supervision of all children enrolled in assigned programs; remains on site at assigned location(s); resolves various behavioral problems as they arise.
- Tutors and assists children with homework as needed.
- Drives City vehicles with children to designated sites.
- Maintains and submits necessary attendance records and accident and incident reports.
- Makes efficient use of available materials and supplies.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of
- Operations services and activities of recreation programs including child care programs.
- Correct English usage including spelling and grammar.
- Safety principles and practices related to child care programs and activities.
- City policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of child development.
- Methods and techniques of classroom management.
- Working with children with special needs and teens with behavior issues.
- Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets and databases.
- Pertinent Federal State and local laws codes and regulations.
Ability to
- Prepare lesson plans ahead of time and stay current with recreation program trends.
- Handle behavioral issues work proactively to assess situations to prevent challenges.
- Communicate clearly with the peers supervisors camp participants seniors parents/guardians and the general public while maintaining respectful positivecommunication and relationships.
- Ask questions take feedback and direction positively
- Exercise flexibility regarding working with varying personalities age groups and work schedules.
- Interact appropriately with all age groups and consistently demonstrate a professional appearance attitude and demeanor.
- Remain calm during emergencies and be prepared to administer first aid CPR or artificial respiration (AED) as needed.
- Lead and engage large groups in diverse activities such as games art projects homework and outdoor play.
- Demonstrate strong problemsolving skills while effectively improvising and handling multiple tasks.
- Perform daily maintenance tasks and chores including mopping spills sweeping vacuuming carry out the trash wash dishes and tables as needed.
- Operate office equipment and use computer applications (word processing spreadsheets databases) effectively.
- Wear proper attire which includes uniform badge comfortable shoes (no flip flops or opentoe sandals) at all times.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Six months of experience working in a recreation program. Experience in working effectively with children and/or youth programs and in a recreational environment is desirable.Education/Training
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of twelve units in early childhood education child development recreation elementary education or a related field. Or completion of six units in early childhood education child development recreation elementary education or a related field and enrolled in three qualifying units per semester until twelve units are completed.A Bachelors Degree may be substituted for the early childhood education child development recreation elementary education or related coursework requirements.
Certificates / Licenses / Special Requirements
Possession or ability to obtain current Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificates by date of hire.Minimum Age Requirement
Must be at least eighteen 18 years of age.
Additional Information
Recruitment and Selection Process
Application Process
1. Submit a completed City of Hercules employment application online at www.herculesca. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Please refer to our Step by Step Application Guide for more information on the online application process.2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in an interview.
Tentative Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City of Hercules:Action
Timeline
Application Deadline
Wednesday April 30 2025 at 11:59 p.m.*
*We encourage you to apply early. Once a sufficient number of applications are received the recruitment may close without further notice.
Review of Minimum Qualifications
The first review of applications will be completed on Tuesday March 4 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
We encourage you to apply early and by the above noted first review deadline.
Candidate Notices (Invitation to Interview)
If you are selected to interview on Saturday March 8 2025 at the All In One Day Hiring Event you will receive an email on Thursday March 6 2025 with your interview time and location details.
Interviews
Saturday March 8 2025
Additional interview dates TBD/subject to need.
Candidate Notices (Pass/Fail Interview)
No later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday March 12 2025 you will be notified whether you passed or failed the March 8 2025 interview.
Information regarding the mandatory orientation will be included in that email.
Candidate Orientation
If you are selected to advance in the selection process you will be required to attend a mandatory candidate orientation session. One session will be offered virtually the other in person.
Zoom: date/time TBDIn Person: date/time/location TBD
Offer of Employment: Terms
Candidates should note that the final offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a Citypaid fingerprint check preemployment medical exam drug and alcohol screening and TB test.
Important Notice to Applicants: Please ensure that the email address you used to create your Governmentjobs account is accurate and accessible. All communication from the City of Hercules regarding your application including updates and next steps will be sent to that email address. Check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) regularly to avoid missing important notifications.
The City of Hercules is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources by phone ator by email at prior to the final filing date indicated on this job posting.
Employment Type
Part-Time
