Recreation Program Leader - Aquatics

Closing date: May 17th, 2024, 9:00 pm [PST]Position: Recreation Program Leader Department: PARCSClassification: Temporary/Part TimeSalary Range: $17.95 – $20.78/hourNon-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, a Recreation Program Leader will assist by performing clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, registration for classes, handling cash and deposit forms, and other administrative work. Under the Aquatic's Division, all staff must train to become part of the facilities specialized safety team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greet clients and visitors
• Handle incoming calls and other communications at the front desk (fax, emails, etc.)
• Perform general office duties and provide excellent customer service
• Handle the cash register and perform daily deposits
• Update paperwork, maintain documents, write memorandums, and word processing
• Enroll participants for lesson registrations and make transfers when applicable
• Help organize and maintain office common areas
• Maintain supply inventory and assist with cleaning duties around the facility
• Participate in all Inservice meetings and training (Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid)

Required Skills:

City will provide training and certification at no cost upon hiring, if candidate does not already posses the following Red Cross Certifications:

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Excellent communication skills
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public
• Ability to remail calm and respond in emergency situations
• Build for resiliency and adaptation
• To fulfill the responsibilities of a professional rescuer, staff must be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared to respond in emergencies. All staff are required to participate in dry-land workouts to maintain endurance and build strength.

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
• Proficient in Microsoft suits (preferred)

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers.
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (frequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
• Participate in dry-land workouts and other training

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (infrequent)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.