Recreation Leader

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Parks and Recreation Department team members with various tasks to help meet the program services goals.
• Assists with coordinating sports and recreation programs activities excursions and special events; collects and distributes supplies and materials for special events.
• Assists the Parks and Recreation Department team members with various tasks to help meet program services goals.
• Assists with coordinating sports and recreation programs activities excursions and special events; collects and distributes supplies and materials for special events.
• Assists with supervising various recreation programs and activities; verifies that supplies equipment and facilities are in order and recommends supply needs to the supervisor; monitors participants behavior and resolves issues within scope of authority and training.
• Sets up and maintains recreation facilities for special events and scheduled programs; maintains general appearance of park facilities by cleaning areas in and around the facility sweeping floors checking and restocking restrooms arranging equipment and other general maintenance duties.
• Picks up trash and debris and assists in the maintenance of grounds lawns and landscaping; maintains sports fields and prepares for play and special events; grooms field and marks boundaries and technical frames; cleans inspects and maintains bleachers restrooms lighting and periphery.
• Maintain effective communication and harmonious relationships with the public participants and staff.
• Demonstrate a positive courteous and enthusiastic attitude with children parents and staff.
• Follows safety procedures; responds to emergency situations as they arise and follows emergency procedures; ensure that accidents and incidents are promptly documented and reported.
• Maintains City facilities equipment and supplies.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues client records and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDLINES:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the required knowledge skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Experience working with children of all ages in a group setting is desirable. Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older and have a valid work permit if applicable.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• City policies and procedures.
• City policies rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal recreational facilities programs and equipment.
• Rules for athletic games and sporting competitions.
• Arts and Crafts techniques.
• Basic knowledge of child development.

• Overseeing recreation activities and participants.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior.
• Providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Speak publicly to large groups and give clear and concise oral instructions.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications must besubmitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating See Resume is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicants responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

Candidates who are UNDER 18 years of age and enrolled in high school must obtain and submit a valid work permit prior to employment. For information and the application for a work permit please visit your schools Career Center or theCalifornia Department of Education.

PARKS AND RECREATION:
All employment offers including appointment/rehire are conditional based upon the successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan (fingerprinting) required by the Educational Code 10911.5 California Public Resource Code 5164 and Penal Code 11105.3 which requires public recreation employees having direct contact with minors to be fingerprinted prior to employment and all pre-employment screening processes required for the job which will include a pre-employment physical tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screen test paid for by the City.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race religion sex (including gender gender identity gender expression and pregnancy) national origin ancestry disability medical condition genetic characteristics or information marital status age sexual orientation (including homosexuality bisexuality or heterosexuality) military and veteran status.

REASONABLE ACCOMADATION:
The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed in writing at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER:
City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster the event of a declared emergency City employees shall initially remain at work or if recalled shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

PROVISIONS:
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.