Recreation Leader 1 Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The City of Lawndale THE HEART OF THE SOUTH BAY. Position Summary Under general supervision, assists with the planning, organizing and implementing of recreation activities for a recreational, leisure or community service program for the City. Oversee proper use and participation in a community recreational activities, program and/or facility use.

Duties and Responsibilities Plans, promote and conduct recreation activities, events and programs to interest various age groups; assists in the preparation of promotional materials; organizes and facilitates games and sports activities and provides instruction and leadership to program participants. Instructs, leads and participates in games and sports to demonstrate required skills and techniques and to encourage participation; registers and signs up participants for activities, programs, sports leagues, camps and tournaments; collects fees; plans, organizes and conducts arts and crafts activities and assists with special events. Coaches sports keeps score and officiates at games; supervises and monitors activities of the playground; observes participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed and a safe environment exists.

Reviews and monitor the parks and facilities and reports incidents of vandalism, graffiti and suspicious activity to supervisors or law enforcement agencies; administers first aid for minor injuries; explains playground and City policies and procedures to the residents, patrons and parents of participants. Completes forms, accident and incident reports, inspection sheets, attendance reports, weekly activity schedules and other reports and documents for programs and activities as necessary. Performs periodic equipment inventory; checks playground equipment and accounts for equipment.

Cleans up and set up the playground and activity rooms and areas; maintain equipment and performs other maintenance and custodial work in support of recreational activities. Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to a High School Diploma, GED or its equivalent AND one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and adults in a recreation setting. CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate required.

Knowledge of: Recreation activities, community services programs, facilities and events Computers and related software City administration and City department functions General public assessment of the City's roles, responsibilities, and commitment to its citizens Safety rules and regulations Teaching methods, techniques, rules and skills involved in recreation games, sports and activities for children, teens and adults Principles of customer service, supervision and leadership Activities appropriate for children, teens, adults and senior programs General laws and regulations affecting work. Ability to: Analyze and maintain work papers, reports, and special forms Identify vandalism and suspicious activity and report conditions to appropriate personnel Identify and act to resolve conflicts, disputes and unsafe conditions Understand and explain activities, events, park and facility operations, policies, procedures and activity rules to patrons Gain interest and participation of participants in recreation program Instruct recreation and sports activities and activities for children, youth and senior citizens Instruct and enforce safety rules and practices Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and public Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Supplemental Information SELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications are being accepted immediately and subject to close anytime.

Please apply immediately by submitting an official online City Employment Application and resume at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lawndaleca. All application materials, to include employment application and resume will be screened and only the most qualified applicants, will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include, but not limited to application review and evaluation, interview, written and/or performance test. A passing score of at least 70% is required on each phase of the selection process to be placed on the eligibility list, which will remain active for a period of up to one year

Candidates chosen to fill vacancies will be required to pass a physical examination (which includes a drug/alcohol test) and a background investigation (which includes fingerprinting). Candidates must be able to provide documentation which authorizes their legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 upon hire. Employees chosen to fill a vacancy must serve a 12-month probationary period and can be released from service with or without cause during the probationary period.

The City of Lawndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate against applicants based on their race, skin color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing/closing date should you require an accommodation due to a disability in the testing process. All City of Lawndale employees are designated disaster service workers in the event of an emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public.