Senior Recreation Leader

Job Description

Description

The City of El Segundo is currently seeking (9) part-time position, non-benefited, enthusiastic, and dependable Senior Recreation Leader to support a variety of recreation programs and activities. We are especially interested in candidates with experience or an i nterest in youth basketball and front desk . Come help us create fun, engaging, and positive experiences for our community.

Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on September 14, 2026. Apply early to receive first consideration!

To coordinate, organize, and conduct a variety or recreational, cultural, and community programs for participants in support of one or more of the following areas adult and youth sports, after school and camp programs and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, and recreational facilities maintenance and operations. This is a part-time, at-will position exempt from the classified service.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those below to address business needs and changing business practices:

• Assists Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor with the coordination and implementation of recreational, cultural and special event programs; Provides staff support on the day of special events;
• Handles daily cash, credit card and check transactions, and daily cash drawer reconciliation Completes daily drop log and accounting log;
• Assists with the preparation and operation of program areas assigned including ordering office or program supplies;
• Provides a high level of customer service by displaying courteous and professional behavior toward all patrons, contract instructors, other employees, and supervisors;
• Responds promptly and courteously to inquiries from the public, outside agencies, and employees;
• Answers phone calls and assists in-person customers regarding general questions, facility reservations and class registration;
• Ensures the safety of all Park patrons and visitors daily through effective supervision and the enforcement of Park Rules, Department Policy and City Municipal Code;
• Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial maintenance as needed; Monitors and reports maintenance needs at parks and facilities, including vandalism and graffiti Informs Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor of any safety issues or concerns; Timely prepares Incident/Accident Reports as required;
• Opens and closes City Recreation facilities;
• Assists Contract Instructors with the daily needs of each program, including room set-up, equipment needs, and printing rosters;
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling field, facility, and picnic reservations;
• Assists with training new front desk and recreation staff, staff scheduling and shift coverage, as needed;
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings with supervisor to report all operational updates, challenges, and occurrences;
• Ensures that all fields and facilities are opened when appropriate and locked and secured at end of the day; Assists with the setup and break-down of sports facilities and programs; properly secures related equipment;
• Processes class and program registrations using computer software;
• Coordinates and updates display cases, bulletin boards and posting of other promotional signage at various recreation facilities;
• Processes Recreation ID card purchases;
• Enforces and carries out all applicable rules and regulations;
• Attends staff trainings as required;
• Regularly and predictably attends work; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:
Recreation planning and administration;
Knowledge of recreational needs of senior citizens, adults, teens, youth and children;
Effective instructional techniques;
Basic principles of supervision; and
Policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment.

Ability to:
Developing, coordinating, and directing varied activities involved in a community recreation program;
Monitoring the work of part-time staff and volunteers;
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
Appearing for work on time;
Regularly and predictably attend work;
Following directions from a supervisor;
Understanding posted work rules and procedures;
Accepting constructive criticism; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department staff, participants, instructors, other City employees and the public.
This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be

Experience: Two (2) years of work experience in recreation, childcare, facilities set-up and operations, working with seniors, coaching or playing a sport, and/or volunteer work is required. Experience working in municipal recreation is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to completion of high school. Completion of some college coursework is desirable

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Within six months of hire, obtain First Aid, CPR and AED Certification through American Red Cross.
Due to the performance of some field duties which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Working Conditions:
Regularly exposed to weather conditions.
Regularly required to lift and/or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Disaster Service Worker :
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

Non-represented part-time, hourly positions do not qualify for City benefits, except as required by law. Employees are enrolled in Social Security upon hire.

Hourly employees may not exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30) unless previously authorized. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous