Recreation Leader - Skatepark (Part-Time)
The City of Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA, United States
Recreation Leader – Etnies Skatepark
Recruitment will close on April 20, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. PST. Two vacancies are available. This is an at‑will position. Applicants must be 18 years of age by April 1, 2026.
Responsibilities
Assist in teaching classes or leading a variety of recreational program activities, including city‑wide special events, adult and youth sports, skate park, teen programs, senior programs, specialty classes, aquatics, camps, excursions, and related recreation activities; participate in homework assistance as necessary.
Supervise and monitor the behavior of activity and program participants; enforce applicable program rules and regulations.
Assist in the coordination of program registration; promote events as assigned.
Prepare various food/snacks for assigned programs.
Inventory equipment and supplies; care for and maintain all equipment issued and inform supervisor when there are hazards or equipment replacement needs.
Respond to and provide first aid when necessary. Document incidents and injuries.
Track program attendance; compile and report statistical information.
Perform light maintenance duties; provide facilities oversight and set‑up during scheduled activities.
Maintain a safe program environment for participants and staff.
Organize indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts.
Work with youth to develop and build basic skills with an emphasis on learning, fun, and sportsmanship.
Set up, clean up, open, and close facilities for rentals.
Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge
Basic objectives, methods, and techniques of planned recreation and leisure activities for youth and adults.
Interests and concerns of various demographic groups, including youths, adults, and seniors.
Effective instructional techniques; arts and crafts and/or indoor and outdoor games and sports for children.
Safe work practices.
Group recreational and social activities; basic rules, regulations, and equipment used in various recreational activities.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Abilities
Plan and organize recreation programs for children.
Utilize good judgment in analyzing situations carefully and adopting effective courses of action.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, residents and community organizations; work and interact with youth in a manner that fosters open communication and elicits cooperation.
Enforce facility rules in a positive, professional manner and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Work variable hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Work independently with limited supervision.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Appear for work on time.
Manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Follow directions from a supervisor.
Maintain records.
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; accept constructive criticism.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements
A valid Class C California Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
Education / Training / Experience Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. One year of experience working or volunteering with children, youth or adult recreation activities or work in a related field or equivalent is desirable. Education includes equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; interpret policies and procedures; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with the general public, outside organizations, business representatives, employees, and others encountered in the course of work, including occasionally dealing with conflict situations.
Work Environment The employee primarily works in a standard office setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. The employee may also work in outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, solvents, toxic agents, chemicals, gases, electrical currents, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
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Responsibilities
Assist in teaching classes or leading a variety of recreational program activities, including city‑wide special events, adult and youth sports, skate park, teen programs, senior programs, specialty classes, aquatics, camps, excursions, and related recreation activities; participate in homework assistance as necessary.
Supervise and monitor the behavior of activity and program participants; enforce applicable program rules and regulations.
Assist in the coordination of program registration; promote events as assigned.
Prepare various food/snacks for assigned programs.
Inventory equipment and supplies; care for and maintain all equipment issued and inform supervisor when there are hazards or equipment replacement needs.
Respond to and provide first aid when necessary. Document incidents and injuries.
Track program attendance; compile and report statistical information.
Perform light maintenance duties; provide facilities oversight and set‑up during scheduled activities.
Maintain a safe program environment for participants and staff.
Organize indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts.
Work with youth to develop and build basic skills with an emphasis on learning, fun, and sportsmanship.
Set up, clean up, open, and close facilities for rentals.
Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge
Basic objectives, methods, and techniques of planned recreation and leisure activities for youth and adults.
Interests and concerns of various demographic groups, including youths, adults, and seniors.
Effective instructional techniques; arts and crafts and/or indoor and outdoor games and sports for children.
Safe work practices.
Group recreational and social activities; basic rules, regulations, and equipment used in various recreational activities.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Abilities
Plan and organize recreation programs for children.
Utilize good judgment in analyzing situations carefully and adopting effective courses of action.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, residents and community organizations; work and interact with youth in a manner that fosters open communication and elicits cooperation.
Enforce facility rules in a positive, professional manner and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Work variable hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Work independently with limited supervision.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Appear for work on time.
Manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Follow directions from a supervisor.
Maintain records.
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; accept constructive criticism.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements
A valid Class C California Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
Education / Training / Experience Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. One year of experience working or volunteering with children, youth or adult recreation activities or work in a related field or equivalent is desirable. Education includes equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; interpret policies and procedures; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with the general public, outside organizations, business representatives, employees, and others encountered in the course of work, including occasionally dealing with conflict situations.
Work Environment The employee primarily works in a standard office setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. The employee may also work in outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, solvents, toxic agents, chemicals, gases, electrical currents, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
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