Recreation Leader

Description Westminster's Community Services & Recreation Department is accepting applications for part‑time employment for the Summer Parks & Playgrounds Program. Examples of Duties Leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, including parks, schools, and the recreation center. Assists in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings. Supervises and schedules established programs of play activities for children and adults. Plans and coordinates inter‑playground competitions in various recreational activities. Communicates with school personnel to resolve routine operational after‑school recreation program issues. Resolves program issues within established guidelines; suggests program improvements. Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other routine publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities. Requisitions materials and equipment; takes periodic inventory of materials and equipment. Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday, performing basic custodial duties, and minor facility maintenance; opens, closes, and secures buildings for events. Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies; makes minor repairs to recreation equipment. Administers basic first aid as necessary. Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship. Responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information. Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required. Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions. Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used. Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; enforces recreational facility safety rules; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about enforcement of rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Must be 17 years of age. Knowledge of a variety of sports, crafts, and games. Prior experience working with children is desired. A positive, enthusiastic attitude is a must. Knowledge Of Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods. Basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities. Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record‑keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio‑economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. Ability to: Learn to work independently while supervising facilities and user groups. Learn, understand, and apply facility use policies and procedures. Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons. Lift and move tables and chairs and arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings. Learn basic computer system operation to enter and retrieve data for class registration and facility reservations. Remain flexible and adapt as job responsibilities change. Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child CPR. Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs. Perform routine equipment maintenance. Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Typical requirements: completion of eleventh grade with college coursework in physical education or a related field desirable, and six months of experience in a recreation program desirable. Licenses and Certifications Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three months of hire. Supplemental Information Summer Park Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Must be available to work beginning [start date needed]. In‑service Training - [date needed]. Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate. Physical stamina to lift and move tables and chairs, arrange facilities, and perform minor physical actions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Retirement Part‑Time Employees participate in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). Employees contribute 6.0% of salary; City contributes 1.5%. Sick Leave Part‑Time Employees entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement "Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 Paid Sick Leave". #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Westminster