Senior Recreation Leader
City of La Habra, La Habra, CA, United States
The City of La Habra is recruiting for the position of Senior Recreation Leader in the Recreation Division of the Community Services Department. The Senior Recreation Leader will work approximately 20 to 28 hours per week with the availability to work additional hours.
ABOUT THE CITY: City of La Habra is located at Orange County's northernmost corner. La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of nearly 62,000. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, the Children’s Museum, and Depot Theatre. For more information, visit www.lahabraca.gov.
ABOUT THE DIVISION: The Recreation Division oversees special events, trips and tours, youth and adult classes, day camp, aquatics, sport facilities, facility reservations, senior programs, teen programs, and supervision of 15 parks, the skateboard park, and two splash pads. We also manage three social media platforms; work very closely with the school districts, business community and non-profit organizations. We pride ourselves by delivering quality programs and great customer service.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Under the supervision of the Recreation Specialist and Assistant Recreation Manager, the Senior Recreation Leader will assist in the coordination of city-wide recreation programs, special events, excursions, recreation classes, and other recreational activities; and perform other related duties. Must be versatile and able to work various City events as assigned by supervisor, which includes but is not limited to mornings, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. This position will be required to work all city special events which includes but not limited to the City of La Habra’s Annual 4th of July event and the La Habra Tamale Festival, including some days post and prior to event.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):
Organizes, promotes, leads, demonstrates, teaches and conducts varied recreational activities.
Plans, initiates, organizes and supervised various programs for the city.
Ensures that safety precautions are observed and administers emergency first aid.
Oversees the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Maintains cleanliness of the facilities throughout the day with the use of multiple chemicals, cleaner, and solutions.
Purchases equipment/supplies and prepares requisitions.
Creates monitors and updates the program budget, and makes budget recommendations.
Analyzes programs.
Provides information and assistance to customers.
Updates social media with program information.
Processes registrations through the ActiveNet software.
Serves as a mentor to teen leaders.
Drives a city vehicle and tow equipment.
Assist in light custodial work.
Must be able to work well with others and in a group.
Attends and actively participates in weekly staff meetings/development.
Assists in scheduling park attendants/recreation leaders.
Assists with front desk support, specials events and excursions.
Assists with promotional materials using social media management and marketing.
Advises patrons of regulations governing the use of the recreation facilities.
Assists with activity set up.
Provides excellent customer service and detailed program information to the general public.
Performs other related duties as required.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of:
Hazards and safety precautions.
Methods and techniques used in recreation.
First aid.
Excellent customer service skills.
Safe lifting techniques.
Safe work practice and procedures.
Ability to:
Organize, direct, and lead groups to plan recreational activities and generate enthusiasm among participants.
Maintain good working relationships with staff and citizens.
Resolve minor disciplinary problems and maintain order.
Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, mornings and holidays.
Give and follow instructions.
Keep accurate reports.
Supervise the use of facilities, materials, equipment, and supplies in programs.
Provide excellent customer service to the Community and to maintain effective relationships with persons of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Write reports and keep records.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Use common sense and problem‑solving skills.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that provides the qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience working with the public is required. Experience and/or education working with children are highly desirable. Must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply. Bilingual is highly desirable. College classes in recreation education, recreation leadership and or child development are highly desirable. Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and proof of insurance.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this class, an employee performs moderately heavy work; regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel a variety of equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, climb, stoop or bend, push, pull, and lift up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to work with a variety of chemicals needed for cleaning and sanitizing.
MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions, read and interpret documents and information; use oral communication skills; interact with City staff, elected officials, residents, the general public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied and/or abusive individuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor program sites in seasonal weather conditions. Work may require exposure to noise, dust and dirt. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The City of La Habra is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING? To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lahabraca. Completed applications will be accepted until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview. The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.
This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied.
Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.
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ABOUT THE CITY: City of La Habra is located at Orange County's northernmost corner. La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of nearly 62,000. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, the Children’s Museum, and Depot Theatre. For more information, visit www.lahabraca.gov.
ABOUT THE DIVISION: The Recreation Division oversees special events, trips and tours, youth and adult classes, day camp, aquatics, sport facilities, facility reservations, senior programs, teen programs, and supervision of 15 parks, the skateboard park, and two splash pads. We also manage three social media platforms; work very closely with the school districts, business community and non-profit organizations. We pride ourselves by delivering quality programs and great customer service.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Under the supervision of the Recreation Specialist and Assistant Recreation Manager, the Senior Recreation Leader will assist in the coordination of city-wide recreation programs, special events, excursions, recreation classes, and other recreational activities; and perform other related duties. Must be versatile and able to work various City events as assigned by supervisor, which includes but is not limited to mornings, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. This position will be required to work all city special events which includes but not limited to the City of La Habra’s Annual 4th of July event and the La Habra Tamale Festival, including some days post and prior to event.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):
Organizes, promotes, leads, demonstrates, teaches and conducts varied recreational activities.
Plans, initiates, organizes and supervised various programs for the city.
Ensures that safety precautions are observed and administers emergency first aid.
Oversees the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Maintains cleanliness of the facilities throughout the day with the use of multiple chemicals, cleaner, and solutions.
Purchases equipment/supplies and prepares requisitions.
Creates monitors and updates the program budget, and makes budget recommendations.
Analyzes programs.
Provides information and assistance to customers.
Updates social media with program information.
Processes registrations through the ActiveNet software.
Serves as a mentor to teen leaders.
Drives a city vehicle and tow equipment.
Assist in light custodial work.
Must be able to work well with others and in a group.
Attends and actively participates in weekly staff meetings/development.
Assists in scheduling park attendants/recreation leaders.
Assists with front desk support, specials events and excursions.
Assists with promotional materials using social media management and marketing.
Advises patrons of regulations governing the use of the recreation facilities.
Assists with activity set up.
Provides excellent customer service and detailed program information to the general public.
Performs other related duties as required.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of:
Hazards and safety precautions.
Methods and techniques used in recreation.
First aid.
Excellent customer service skills.
Safe lifting techniques.
Safe work practice and procedures.
Ability to:
Organize, direct, and lead groups to plan recreational activities and generate enthusiasm among participants.
Maintain good working relationships with staff and citizens.
Resolve minor disciplinary problems and maintain order.
Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, mornings and holidays.
Give and follow instructions.
Keep accurate reports.
Supervise the use of facilities, materials, equipment, and supplies in programs.
Provide excellent customer service to the Community and to maintain effective relationships with persons of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Write reports and keep records.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Use common sense and problem‑solving skills.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that provides the qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience working with the public is required. Experience and/or education working with children are highly desirable. Must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply. Bilingual is highly desirable. College classes in recreation education, recreation leadership and or child development are highly desirable. Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and proof of insurance.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this class, an employee performs moderately heavy work; regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel a variety of equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, climb, stoop or bend, push, pull, and lift up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to work with a variety of chemicals needed for cleaning and sanitizing.
MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions, read and interpret documents and information; use oral communication skills; interact with City staff, elected officials, residents, the general public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied and/or abusive individuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor program sites in seasonal weather conditions. Work may require exposure to noise, dust and dirt. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The City of La Habra is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING? To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lahabraca. Completed applications will be accepted until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview. The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.
This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied.
Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.
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