Recreation Leader (Part Time)

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　　Recreation Leader (Part Time)

　　Salary

　　$16.44 - $19.85 Hourly

　　Location

　　Carlsbad, CA

　　Job Type

　　Part-Time Hourly

　　Job Number

　　6042-2024

　　Department

　　Parks & Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/01/2023

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　The Position

　　Carlsbad - The Community:

　　This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

　　DEI Statement:

　　The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

　　We encourage you to fill out a Job Interest Card (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carlsbad/jobInterestCards/categories) to be notified of new positions in your area of interest as soon as they post.

　　The Department:

　　You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) amongst a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

　　The Position:

　　As a Recreation Leader, this position requires an ability to perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Recreation Leaders receive instruction and/or assistance during the day from the Senior Recreation Leaders. Recreation Leaders are able to adjust when new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret precedents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts and/or conditions.

　　The Recreation Leader position is utilized in various ways throughout the city:

　　Camp Supervisors

　　Event Staff

　　Front Office Staff at our recreation buildings

　　Concessions Aides at our concerts and recreation buildings

　　Other locations and responsibilities as needed

　　More information regarding our Parks and Recreation department and programs can be found on our website (https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation) .

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Daily responsibilities of a Recreation Leader include, but aren't limited to the following:

　　Directing and supervising participants of the programs

　　Maintaining records pertinent to programs

　　Implementing age-appropriate activities and events (including field trips)

　　Ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the participants of the program

　　Working closely with the Senior Recreation Leaders to ensure the success of programs through the preparation, execution, and evaluation of the program

　　Assisting other staff in organizing and cleaning facility areas and equipment

　　Establishing and maintaining relationships with parents, community center staff and other key individuals

　　Maintaining a fun and positive attitude daily to create a happy environment for participants

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Periodic responsibilities include:

　　Attending monthly staff meetings as well as other meetings and training pertinent to program areas

　　Supervising participants during scheduled field trips

　　Qualifications

　　Knowledge of youth and camp programs

　　Possess excellent customer service and communication skills

　　Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail

　　Ability to provide the necessary support to ensure the health and well-being of all participants and staff

　　Must be able to take direction as well as have the ability to take initiative

　　Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

　　Requires a flexible work schedule that may require morning and evening hours

　　Understand and follow oral and written instructions

　　Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve them

　　Communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing; must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

　　May be required to use personal vehicle during assigned shifts

　　Experience & Education

　　Education:

　　High school diploma or G.E.D. is desirable

　　College-level courses in recreation, education, physical education, or related field is desirable

　　Experience:

　　One year of experience and/or training performing duties comparable to a Recreation Leader is desirableSpecial Requirements/License or Certificate:

　　Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License

　　Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification

　　Required to attend mandatory meeting/training sessions

　　Must provide own transportation

　　Must meet the state of California tuberculosis test requirements

　　Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Recreation Department

　　Physical/Mental Requirements:

　　Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach

　　Ability to lift 25lbs

　　Exposure to outdoors

　　Ability to travel to different sites and locations

　　APPLE Savings Plan

　　Employee Assistance Program: EAP (https://cityweb.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24027)

　　24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)

　　Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work

　　Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

　　01

　　Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.

　　02

　　What is your highest level of education?

　　Attending High School

　　High School / GED

　　Trade or Technical School

　　Some College

　　Associates

　　Bachelors

　　Masters or Higher

　　None of the above

　　03

　　Regarding your education, indicate your area(s) of study in the space below. If you answered "None of the above," type NA in the space below.

　　04

　　Are you available to work in both indoor and outdoor work environments, and in inclement weather?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　How many years of experience do you have working with the public and/or in the field of parks and recreation, hospitality, front office or related field?

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 but less than 2 years

　　2 but less than 3 years

　　3 but less than 4 years

　　4 or more years

　　06

　　Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California Driver License?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a CPR and first aid certification?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders for the City of Carlsbad may serve in many divisions/sections of the Parks and Recreation Department. Please check ALL the areas that you would be interested in working. The city will do its best to assign you to an area in your interest, but you may be assigned to areas outside of your selection(s).

　　Special Events

　　Historical Programing

　　Customer Service

　　Cash Handling

　　Outdoor Recreation

　　Teen Recreation

　　Children Programing

　　Facility Operations

　　Aquatics

　　Youth Sports

　　Food Prep

　　09

　　Do you have experience in any of the following? Mark the box(es) that best describe your experience. Check all that apply.

　　Customer Service

　　Keeping records according to established policies

　　Writing reports on a regular basis

　　Using computer software such as Word, Excel, Etc.

　　Working under the pressure of deadlines to complete job tasks

　　Providing administrative office support in a dynamic work environment

　　Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs and handling complaints

　　Providing training and leadership to others

　　Supervising other recreation leaders and/or activity directors

　　Organizing and distributing publicity materials related to recreational activities

　　Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs, and handling complaints

　　None apply

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　　City of Carlsbad

　　Address

　　1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, California, 92008

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