Eureka Community Services has a great opportunity for you to get outdoors and help kids learn! The Outside the Box after school program is looking for experienced leaders to supervise, lead, and inspire kids at the Sequoia Park Zoo! Lead games, sing songs, create crafts, and go on adventures with participants in the Zoo and adjacent Sequoia Park. Seeking individuals with availability Monday-Friday from 12PM - 6PM. Pay rate is $16.57 - $18.72 (depending on experience).
Job Description: RECREATION LEADER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, oversees activities as related to youth and adult sports, after school programs,
camps and overall recreational programming; coordinates and oversees enrichment and large motor
activities; assists Recreation Division staff; performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from management and/or supervisory Community Services personnel.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a temporary part-time class in the Recreation Division responsible for providing supervision in a
variety of youth programs. This classification is distinguished from Recreation Aide in that the latter has
lesser responsibility in either program development and/or administrative functions.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different
positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential
functions of the job.
Conduct and supervise youth activities in various programs including but not limited to after school
programs, sports programs, community classes, camps and special events.
Check fields, playgrounds and facilities for possible safety hazards; secure fields, facilities, and lights,
following completion of activities.
Maintain supplies, plans and implements activities.
Act as an information source to the public concerning recreational programs and activities.
Assist in compliance with relevant health and safety laws and guidelines;
Perform duties related to sports programming and scorekeeping.
Oversee operations during skate night events.
Assist in oversight of Community Volunteer events.
Perform related duties in support of recreational programs as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Working with youth in structured settings.
Field and/or facilities layouts and standards, and required field equipment.
Prep and planning of activities as they relate to assigned programs.
Basic safety policies, procedures and techniques.
General filing, reporting procedures and recordkeeping.
Ability to:
Meet the physical demands of prolonged physical activity.
Interact and communicate effectively with the public.
Adhere to department policies and procedures concerning safety, accident/incident reporting,
inappropriate behavior, etc.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Work experience in recreation or sports programs and events and/or
Participation in similar programming through school or community programs and/or
Volunteer service in a related field
Experience working with children is desirable.
Requirements:
Must successfully pass DOJ background test if working with youth.
Must present negative TB test if working with youth.
Obtain CPR and First Aide certification within 2 months of hire.
Valid California class C driver’s license may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to
participate in recreational activities and basic facility maintenance; and push and pull drawers open and
closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull
materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in a variety of settings including a standard office and/or various indoor and outdoor
recreational facility environments with moderate to high noise levels, differing temperature conditions
and possible exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body
fluids rendering First Aid and CPR and are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to
which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private
representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Is required to work various day, evening and weekend shifts, as assigned.