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Under direction from the Recreation Coordinator, assists Senior Recreation Leader in the delivery of the City’s recreation programs, youth/adult sports services, coaching activities, and special events; assists in organizing and setting up recreational facilities, activity areas and equipment; performs other duties as assigned. Supervision is received from the Recreation Coordinator. Supervision is not exercised by this classification. Provides lead direction over volunteers and Recreation Aides
Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Instructs and coaches sports; monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed, and that equipment is used in a safe manner.
- Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial care.
- Performs activities involved in a community recreation program.
- Delivers a variety of parks and programs, services, and special events as directed.
- Provides support to staff and contract instructors.
- Enforces City regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assists with setting up, taking down furniture, materials, and equipment.
- Reports safety concerns, emergencies, or accidents in accordance with established procedures.
- Administers First Aid as needed.
- Responds to inquiries about facility usage, program, activity, and event specifics.
- Operates City vehicles as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
One (1) year of experience, paid or volunteer, working with children or community in recreational settings.
Education:
- Current enrollment in High School; must have a work permit and or graduation from High School or GED equivalent.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency or its equivalent within 90 days of employment.
Additional Requirements/Information:
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of insurability.
- May be required to drive a city vehicle to transport equipment.
- May work weekends and holidays.
- May require bilingual skills.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid California Class C driver’s license as assigned.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to walk, run, sit and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Vision abilities required for close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
- Frequently works in outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud when in the field.
