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Pico Rivera, CA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 17 - 19

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

RECREATION LEADER I (Summer Camp)
$17.97 per Hour
28 Positions Available
Work up to 28 hours per week
Seasonal position (PartTime/Temporary)
Season starts 06/02/2025; Season ends 08/31/2025

The Parks and Recreation Department oversees Parks and Programs REACH Senior Services Contract Classes Media and Communications Special Events Transportation and the Pico Rivera Golf Course.
The amenities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department are enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The amenities include 100 acres of parks and open spaces swimming pool athletic fields walking paths Senior Center and batting cages.

The Position
Under general supervision the Recreation Leader I will oversee the daytoday operation of the day camp. Supervise and facilitate activities to provide positive learning experiences for the participants.
This position will be required to work varied shifts between 6:30 AM 6:30 PM Monday through Friday for camp and must be available to work early mornings late evenings nights weekends and holidays based on department needs.


Essential Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by employees in this classification. Functions may be added modified or removed to meet the needs of the City:

  • Plan prepare promote and conduct department programs and activities as instructed by the Recreation Leader III and/or Recreation Leader IV staff.
  • Supervise youth in camp programs following City and Department policies.
  • Lead and participate in group games arts and crafts and enrichment activities.
  • Ensure safety and wellbeing of all participants.
  • Assist in overseeing the daytoday operations of the camp programs at various locations.
  • Perform facility maintenance duties and other required duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be available to attend staff inservice training and camp meeting tentatively scheduled on June 12 2025 and June 13 2025.
  • Must be available to work varied shifts Monday Friday 6:30AM 6:30 PM.
  • Must be available to work early mornings late evenings nights weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to understand community values traditions hierarchy and roles.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to speak Spanish is desired.
Additionally applicants must have the ability to:
  • Handle challenging customer service situations and provide positive participant experiences.
  • Establish and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including peers the public other City Staff and participants.
Experience and Education
  • Applicants must submit a copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with application materials. Course work in college desired.
  • One 1 year paid or volunteer experience working with the public. Leadership experience is desired.
One year of experience refers to fulltime work; parttimework is considered on a prorated basis (To ensure full credit for work experience indicate number of hours worked per week.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged standing sitting walking on level or unleveled surfaces reaching twisting turning kneeling bending stooping squatting crouching grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift carry and/or push objects weighing 50 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility classroom or outdoors. Will also be working in outdoor area and may be exposed to loud noises and extreme weather conditions.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Candidates must possess a valid California Class C Drivers License* throughout the course of employment and/or California Identification Card. *City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles Employee Pull Notice Program).
  • Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement) if applicable.
  • Must possess (within 30 days of hire) and maintain American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Infant/Child/Adult CPR Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Community First Aid and Safety certifications (online certifications will not be accepted).
Veterans credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veterans credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a fulltime basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months 180 days).

TESTING:

Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review written and/or oral examination) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary. We will keep our applicants posted as we progress in the recruitment process.

FINAL FILING DATE: This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close without prior notice.Selection of applicants will be on a first come first served basis. As employment applications are received they will be immediately reviewed.

SELECTION PROCESS:
All application materials must be submitted online prior to the final filing date. Based on a review of application materials the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their jobrelated experience education knowledge skills and abilities. Resumes will be accepted in addition to but not in lieu of the required application materials (such as a copy of high school diploma G.E.D. equivalent and/or typing certificate if applicable). This is a competitive process; therefore be thorough in your responses. All statements made on the application are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification removal from the Eligibility List or discharge from employment.
For more information regarding this recruitment please email Human Resources at



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