Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time )

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　　Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time )

　　Salary

　　$16.71 - $21.52 Hourly

　　Location

　　Carlsbad, CA

　　Job Type

　　Part-Time Hourly

　　Job Number

　　6048-2024

　　Department

　　Parks & Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/01/2024

　　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.

　　The Department:

　　You will join 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:

　　Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor/Recreation Area Manager, this position provides reception and general administrative and program support in order to ensure the implementation and monitoring of instructional classes, camps, aquatic programs and other Parks & Recreation activities and services. The Senior Recreation Leader performs a variety of duties in the leadership position to assist with the daily operation of the City's aquatic, community and recreation centers. These items include but are not limited to: front desk operations, program/activity operations and supervision, facility management, including program/facility set-ups and tear-downs and basic cleaning and maintenance projects, special events support and other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

　　Distinguishing Characteristics:

　　The incumbent will be comfortable with working independently or in multiple work environments ranging from basic cashiering operations to administrative and/or program functions. The work environment requires the ability to receive and respond to high traffic interaction, communicate effectively, and respond to customer concerns. Due to the varied nature of tasks and fast paced environment, it is critical that the incumbent is readily able to adapt to change. Independent judgment and initiative 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. They must have the ability to lead a staff and oversee the day-to-day operations. Senior Recreation leaders receive training, instruction and/or assistance from the Recreation Supervisor/Recreation Area Manager, is able to adjust when new or unusual situations arise, and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Key responsibilities may include:

　　Providing excellent customer service

　　Assisting in the preparation of reports, contracts, data entry and management of critical documents and instructor files

　　Ensuring the health and safety of park guests

　　Directing and supervising participants of the program

　　Organizing and cleaning facility areas and equipment

　　Performing facility set-ups and tear-downs

　　Overseeing activities/programs

　　Performing basic custodial duties

　　Administering simple first-aid

　　Providing staff support

　　Serving as public relations person for the department

　　Proper opening and closing of buildings, including locks, alarms, etc.

　　Seeing that buildings and grounds are clean and well maintained

　　Establishing and maintaining relationships with park guests, volunteers, contracted vendors

　　Maintaining a fun and positive attitude; and other duties assigned

　　*Part-time employees cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year. This is a non-benefitted position.

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications may include:

　　Ability to learn parks and recreation principles, services and programs, cleaning procedures, and basic first aid methods and techniques

　　Possess excellent customer service and communication skills

　　Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail

　　Effectively manage a high volume of customers, phone calls and other duties

　　Knowledgeable of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office skills

　　Learn and become proficient in the recreation activity management software solution (CivicRec)

　　Knowledgeable in cash handling and cashiering skills

　　Demonstrate 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

　　Learn procedures/daily operations/business practices

　　Work under limited supervision

　　Maintain accurate records and manual data systems

　　Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines

　　Understand and follow oral and written instructions

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

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

　　Communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing

　　May be required to use personal vehicle during assigned shifts

　　Experience & Education

　　Education:

　　High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

　　Some college work experience desirable.

　　Special 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

　　Special Requirements

　　Must have valid California State Driver's License

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Must have some experience working with computers

　　Must have experience working with the public, work in a recreation, hospitality industry setting and active front office environment is desirable; some positions require experience working directly with youth.

　　Ability to lift 50 lbs., sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, and withstand exposure to the outdoors for extended periods of time; ability to travel to and work at different sites and locations.

　　Special Conditions

　　Must be available to work flexible schedule, as well as mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays; required to attend mandatory meeting/training sessions; must provide own transportation; some positions require meeting state of California tuberculosis test requirements.

　　Required Apparel

　　Person hired must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Recreation Department

　　Additional Information

　　This is a non- benefited position.*Part time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.

　　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

　　Do you possess a valid Class 'C' California Driver's License and are willing to keep it active?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you at least 18 years of age?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　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 year but less than 2 years

　　2 or more years

　　04

　　Mark the box(es) that best describe your experience with customer service, record keeping, report writing, and general office work.

　　No office experience.

　　Keeping records according to established policies

　　Writing reports on a regular basis.

　　Providing administrative office support in a dynamic work environment.

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

　　Using computer software such as Word, Excel, etc.

　　Working under the pressure of deadlines to complete job tasks

　　05

　　Mark the box(es) that best describe your training and/or experience in building and maintaining effective communications and professional relationships.

　　No training or experience

　　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.

　　06

　　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.

　　Special Events

　　Historical Programming

　　Customer Service/Cash Handling

　　Outdoor Recreation

　　Teen Recreation

　　Children Recreation Programming

　　Facility Operations/Reservations

　　Aquatics

　　Youth Sports

　　None of the above

　　07

　　Please select the highest level of education you have completed:

　　Graduated from high school or possession of a valid GED

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelors or higher degree

　　I have not completed any of the above

　　08

　　Recreation Leaders may be required to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, as well as flexible and irregular shifts. Please list your current available hours by day and times. (ex: Mondays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., etc.)

　　09

　　Are you available AND have transportation to work at various work sites in the city of Carlsbad?

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

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

　　Yes

　　Prefer indoors only

　　Prefer outdoors only

　　11

　　Which of the following certificates, if any, do you possess? Please attach copies to your application.

　　First Aid

　　CPR

　　AED

　　Other

　　None of the above

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of Carlsbad

　　Address

　　1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, California, 92008

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