Recreation Leader I (part-time)
Government Jobs, Alhambra, CA, United States
Job Title
This position may close once a sufficient number of applications is received. Please apply immediately. We are filling multiple vacancies across three divisions: Senior Services, Recreation Services, and Community Programs. Under general supervision, assist in the planning, promoting, and implementing of a variety of City-wide special events and recreation and community services programs. Supervision is provided by the Program Coordinator or Supervisor. Essential Job Functions
Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist in organizing and leading activities for children, adults and seniors in the City's recreation programs; when assigned to facilities monitoring, provide facilities oversight and set-up and break down of equipment during scheduled activities; assist in distribution of promotional materials; assist in other duties as assigned. Qualification Guidelines
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is: Education and/or Experience: No experience necessary; education at a level that provides the ability to read written instructions. Knowledge of: Leadership principles in a variety of sports, games, and crafts, and activities for all ages; Microsoft programs that include Word, Publisher and Excel are desirable. Ability to: Effectively interact with the public and City staff and engage in a variety of youth, adult and senior activities and programs; maintain enthusiasm and a willingness to learn; perform duties involving walking, bending, kneeling, lifting and climbing and work outdoors. Licenses and Certificates
Must be minimum of 16 years of age at time of application. This position requires the ability to work a variety of hours, depending on assignment, including nights, weekends, and holidays; involves participation in activities that require the ability to perform strenuous labor/activity including, but not limited to, facility management, special events, rentals, senior program implementation, leisure class and senior programs support. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds or more with assistance; sit, stand, squat, kneel, climb stairs, stoop, and walk for prolonged periods of time; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business. Employee generally works outdoors. Employee may travel to different locations and be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust, or potentially hazardous chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications appropriate background and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. Applicants will be notified by email as to the interview date, time and location. The examination process will include: Oral Interview weighted at 100%. Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as a part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list. Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date. The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
This position may close once a sufficient number of applications is received. Please apply immediately. We are filling multiple vacancies across three divisions: Senior Services, Recreation Services, and Community Programs. Under general supervision, assist in the planning, promoting, and implementing of a variety of City-wide special events and recreation and community services programs. Supervision is provided by the Program Coordinator or Supervisor. Essential Job Functions
Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist in organizing and leading activities for children, adults and seniors in the City's recreation programs; when assigned to facilities monitoring, provide facilities oversight and set-up and break down of equipment during scheduled activities; assist in distribution of promotional materials; assist in other duties as assigned. Qualification Guidelines
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is: Education and/or Experience: No experience necessary; education at a level that provides the ability to read written instructions. Knowledge of: Leadership principles in a variety of sports, games, and crafts, and activities for all ages; Microsoft programs that include Word, Publisher and Excel are desirable. Ability to: Effectively interact with the public and City staff and engage in a variety of youth, adult and senior activities and programs; maintain enthusiasm and a willingness to learn; perform duties involving walking, bending, kneeling, lifting and climbing and work outdoors. Licenses and Certificates
Must be minimum of 16 years of age at time of application. This position requires the ability to work a variety of hours, depending on assignment, including nights, weekends, and holidays; involves participation in activities that require the ability to perform strenuous labor/activity including, but not limited to, facility management, special events, rentals, senior program implementation, leisure class and senior programs support. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds or more with assistance; sit, stand, squat, kneel, climb stairs, stoop, and walk for prolonged periods of time; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business. Employee generally works outdoors. Employee may travel to different locations and be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust, or potentially hazardous chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications appropriate background and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. Applicants will be notified by email as to the interview date, time and location. The examination process will include: Oral Interview weighted at 100%. Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as a part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list. Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date. The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.