RECREATION LEADER I

Job Description

Interested parties must complete and submit an official employment application. Applications, resumes, and education requirements can be submitted in PDF format via EMAIL to human_resources@cityofinglewood.or g

POSITION

Under immediate supervision, assist in organizing, planning, directing, and implementing a wide range of recreational programs that foster human development by ensuring safety participants and security of city-sponsored activities and special events.

The below list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

TASKS:

• Supervise program activities and participants by enforcing safety regulations to secure the safety of activities, participants, and spectators;
• Prepare fields for games and practices, set-up and breakdown of park facilities for activities and events; Maintain facility and equipment in a clean and orderly manner;
• Complete incident, accident, and behavior reports;
• Secure park facilities to include but not limited to restrooms, gates, and fields;
• Serve meals to camp participants as needed;
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and documenting records of attendance, payments, and other related paperwork;
• Perform other division/department-related duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma/GED is required AND six months of experience working with children in a camp or school setting OR experience preparing and serving food to large groups in a controlled setting. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid proper procedures, facility maintenance, effective code of conduct/sportsmanship of games and athletic events, safety guidelines, record maintenance, recreational activities, and event planning methods and techniques, and facilities security and safety best practices;
• Skilled in responding constructively to conflict and working collaboratively with individuals and groups, effectively communicating verbally and in writing, following written and oral instructions, and establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships;
• Ability to act professionally and positively, with confidence and enthusiasm, modeling integrity and honesty, actively and purposefully engage participants in activities that promote growth and learning, exercise sound judgment in resolving conflict with tact and diplomacy; work with little supervision,
• Proficient in using work-related computer applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, the internet, and other electronic applications and devices to perform essential job duties.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Consists of an application review to ensure that all applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job classification. A select number of qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Authority. All employment offers are contingent on a criminal background review via fingerprint submission for applicants over 18 years of age and provision of evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Every individual the City employs must complete and sign the US Government form I-9 and provide documentation required by law showing that s/he is eligible to work in the United States.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.