Recreation Leader

Job Opportunity

The City of Paramount is offering a part-time position with a $250 hiring bonus after three months of employment.

Salary: $15.00 - $18.23 Hourly

Location: Paramount, CA

Department: Community Services & Recreation

Closing Date: Continuous

Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. High school graduation or equivalent is required. Example combinations include relevant experience and/or training in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field.

Knowledge and Ability: The successful candidate will have the ability to work with youth and adults providing exceptional service, follow written and verbal instructions, answer phones, and be able to communicate clearly and concisely with staff and members of the public while exercising good judgement, courtesy, and tact with staff and public. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

License/Certification Requirements: Valid Class C California Driver License and acceptable driving record.

General Duties: Under general direction, the Recreation Leader will organize and supervise a wide variety of facility functions. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the planning, promoting, conducting, and evaluating of recreational programs and activities.
• Facility set up/breakdown and decoration.
• Interact and stimulate interest while conducting and supervising program activities including but not limited to sports, games and contests, special events, art and crafts, and other social activities.
• Assist with coordinating and supervision of community special events.
• Inspect assigned recreation facilities and/or equipment; report necessary repairs.
• Set up tables and chairs for facility reservations and events;
• Clean work spaces including City facilities.

Selection Procedures: Completed job application and resume must be submitted by the filing deadline listed above. Application will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants with qualifications and experience that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an invitation to the recruitment process. The selection process will include an oral interview and may include other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.

City appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening to comply with our Drug Free Workplace policy, and a Live-Scan fingerprint check through the Department of Justice. The successful candidate will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City may change the duties of the position at any time.

The City of Paramount, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Human Resources Division at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.