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Recreation Leader
The City of Coronado is now accepting applications for the Recreation Leader. This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies across divisions. Please complete the questionnaire to indicate your area of interest. The working hours are varied and flexible; employment may be either designated as Seasonal (up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 89 days) or Temporary (not to exceed 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per fiscal year). Front Desk & Daily Operations:
Employee would be based out of the Coronado Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would provide phone and in-person customer service, register patrons for programs, and provide general information. This position may also include preparing event spaces for usage and maintenance of the center. Youth Programs and Camps:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center, Club Room, or outdoor spaces. This position may assist, develop and lead recreation activities for youth including, after school, preschool, teen activities and camps. Adult Programs/Senior Programs:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would work with adults and seniors, providing customer service to patrons utilizing the center and may assist, develop, and lead recreation programs. Inclusion:
Employee may be based at multiple locations assisting patrons with disabilities with activities. Rental Event Staff:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center, John D. Spreckels Center or Club Room to set up, take down, supervise and be a staff liaison during rental events. Facility Rentals:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center to assist with facility rentals including providing in-person and phone customer service, set up, take down, supervision and be a staff liaison during rental events. Day Trips:
Employee would drive trips for participants of all ages to local sites and amusements for all ages. Possession of a CDL license with passenger endorsement required, but training can be provided. Parks & Beaches:
Employee would be based out of the John D. Spreckels Center and would work mainly in the field overseeing events, user groups, and programs in Coronado's parks and beaches. Youth and Adult Sports:
Employee would provide support to youth and adult sport leagues and activities. The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here: 1. Coordinate and lead a variety of recreational activities involved in the implementation of recreational programs including sports, special events, after-school, day camps, arts and crafts, and other recreational programs and activities. 2. Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of activity and program participants; monitor and inspect assigned facilities for needed maintenance; clean facilities as needed. 3. Supervise and monitor the behavior of activity and program participants; enforce applicable program rules and regulations; provide appropriate disciplinary measures as needed. 4. Participate in promoting and coordinating assigned recreation programs and activities; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets, and brochures. 5. Participate in the development of program activities and maintain a calendar of activities; prepare program activity brochures for public distribution; modify program activities and schedules as required. 6. Evaluate assigned activities and programs for needed supplies and equipment; order or obtain supplies as needed; issue supplies and equipment to activity and program participants; provide assistance in setting up for various program activities. 7. Coordinate field trips and special events; organize transportation to and from events and activities. 8. Participate in monitoring program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures. 9. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing activities and programs and program effectiveness. 10. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Non-essential job functions include: Participate in the development of survey instruments; conduct surveys of program participants to determine participant needs; interpret and record survey results; implement or adjust programs based on survey findings. Minimum requirements include any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: At least two (2) years of responsible experience in assigned recreation program area. Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record. Designated positions require the possession, or ability to obtain, a valid California Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR certificate. Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of assigned recreation activities and programs. Basic principles and practices of recreation and leisure services program development and implementation. Methods and techniques of organizing and directing assigned recreation activities. Rules and equipment used in various recreational activities. Methods and techniques of first aid and CPR. Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment. Principles and practices of record keeping. Ability to: Implement activities in support of assigned recreation program. Elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs. Effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants. Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR as necessary. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
The City of Coronado is now accepting applications for the Recreation Leader. This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies across divisions. Please complete the questionnaire to indicate your area of interest. The working hours are varied and flexible; employment may be either designated as Seasonal (up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 89 days) or Temporary (not to exceed 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per fiscal year). Front Desk & Daily Operations:
Employee would be based out of the Coronado Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would provide phone and in-person customer service, register patrons for programs, and provide general information. This position may also include preparing event spaces for usage and maintenance of the center. Youth Programs and Camps:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center, Club Room, or outdoor spaces. This position may assist, develop and lead recreation activities for youth including, after school, preschool, teen activities and camps. Adult Programs/Senior Programs:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would work with adults and seniors, providing customer service to patrons utilizing the center and may assist, develop, and lead recreation programs. Inclusion:
Employee may be based at multiple locations assisting patrons with disabilities with activities. Rental Event Staff:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center, John D. Spreckels Center or Club Room to set up, take down, supervise and be a staff liaison during rental events. Facility Rentals:
Employee would be based out of the Community Center to assist with facility rentals including providing in-person and phone customer service, set up, take down, supervision and be a staff liaison during rental events. Day Trips:
Employee would drive trips for participants of all ages to local sites and amusements for all ages. Possession of a CDL license with passenger endorsement required, but training can be provided. Parks & Beaches:
Employee would be based out of the John D. Spreckels Center and would work mainly in the field overseeing events, user groups, and programs in Coronado's parks and beaches. Youth and Adult Sports:
Employee would provide support to youth and adult sport leagues and activities. The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here: 1. Coordinate and lead a variety of recreational activities involved in the implementation of recreational programs including sports, special events, after-school, day camps, arts and crafts, and other recreational programs and activities. 2. Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of activity and program participants; monitor and inspect assigned facilities for needed maintenance; clean facilities as needed. 3. Supervise and monitor the behavior of activity and program participants; enforce applicable program rules and regulations; provide appropriate disciplinary measures as needed. 4. Participate in promoting and coordinating assigned recreation programs and activities; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets, and brochures. 5. Participate in the development of program activities and maintain a calendar of activities; prepare program activity brochures for public distribution; modify program activities and schedules as required. 6. Evaluate assigned activities and programs for needed supplies and equipment; order or obtain supplies as needed; issue supplies and equipment to activity and program participants; provide assistance in setting up for various program activities. 7. Coordinate field trips and special events; organize transportation to and from events and activities. 8. Participate in monitoring program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures. 9. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing activities and programs and program effectiveness. 10. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Non-essential job functions include: Participate in the development of survey instruments; conduct surveys of program participants to determine participant needs; interpret and record survey results; implement or adjust programs based on survey findings. Minimum requirements include any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: At least two (2) years of responsible experience in assigned recreation program area. Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record. Designated positions require the possession, or ability to obtain, a valid California Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR certificate. Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of assigned recreation activities and programs. Basic principles and practices of recreation and leisure services program development and implementation. Methods and techniques of organizing and directing assigned recreation activities. Rules and equipment used in various recreational activities. Methods and techniques of first aid and CPR. Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment. Principles and practices of record keeping. Ability to: Implement activities in support of assigned recreation program. Elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs. Effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants. Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR as necessary. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.