Recreation Leader
Government Jobs, Garden Grove, CA, United States
Part-Time Employment For The Summer Parks & Playgrounds Program
Westminster's Community Services & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for part-time employment for the Summer Parks & Playgrounds Program. Under direct supervision, oversees recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; and performs related work as required. Examples of duties include leading, teaching, and conducting diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, assisting in planning and conducting community events, supervising and scheduling established programs of play activities, planning and coordinating inter-playground competitions, communicating with school personnel, performing general office duties, maintaining recreational facilities, issuing and collecting recreation equipment, administering basic first aid, encouraging participation and good sportsmanship, responding to patrons' needs, observing safe work methods, providing information and demonstrations to new employees, maintaining accurate logs and records, monitoring the proper and safe use of program facilities, and performing other duties as assigned. Typical qualifications include being 17 years of age, knowledge of a variety of sports, crafts, and games, prior experience working with children, an enthusiastic and positive attitude, knowledge of safety principles, basic safety precautions, standard office practices, English usage, techniques for dealing with individuals of various ages and groups, providing high-level customer service, learning to work independently, understanding and applying facility use policies, providing courteous assistance, lifting and moving tables and chairs, learning basic computer system operation, remaining flexible, handling medical emergencies, maintaining facilities and equipment, operating office equipment, performing routine equipment maintenance, maintaining accurate records, understanding and following instructions, organizing work, using English effectively, using tact and independent judgment, and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships. Education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to the completion of the eleventh grade with college coursework in physical education or a related field, and six months of experience in a recreation program. Licenses and certifications required include an American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three months of hire. Supplemental information includes summer park hours, availability to work beginning a specific date, in-service training date, physical demands, retirement benefits, and sick leave.
Westminster's Community Services & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for part-time employment for the Summer Parks & Playgrounds Program. Under direct supervision, oversees recreation activities in connection with a specific recreation services program or functional area in support of community, recreational, or park facilities; and performs related work as required. Examples of duties include leading, teaching, and conducting diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, assisting in planning and conducting community events, supervising and scheduling established programs of play activities, planning and coordinating inter-playground competitions, communicating with school personnel, performing general office duties, maintaining recreational facilities, issuing and collecting recreation equipment, administering basic first aid, encouraging participation and good sportsmanship, responding to patrons' needs, observing safe work methods, providing information and demonstrations to new employees, maintaining accurate logs and records, monitoring the proper and safe use of program facilities, and performing other duties as assigned. Typical qualifications include being 17 years of age, knowledge of a variety of sports, crafts, and games, prior experience working with children, an enthusiastic and positive attitude, knowledge of safety principles, basic safety precautions, standard office practices, English usage, techniques for dealing with individuals of various ages and groups, providing high-level customer service, learning to work independently, understanding and applying facility use policies, providing courteous assistance, lifting and moving tables and chairs, learning basic computer system operation, remaining flexible, handling medical emergencies, maintaining facilities and equipment, operating office equipment, performing routine equipment maintenance, maintaining accurate records, understanding and following instructions, organizing work, using English effectively, using tact and independent judgment, and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships. Education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to the completion of the eleventh grade with college coursework in physical education or a related field, and six months of experience in a recreation program. Licenses and certifications required include an American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three months of hire. Supplemental information includes summer park hours, availability to work beginning a specific date, in-service training date, physical demands, retirement benefits, and sick leave.