The Recreation Leader I – Youth Summer Day Camp Leader plans and leads weekly programs for children ages 4 - 12. Programs are held at local schools and parks. Program content includes games, music, crafts, nature, and sports. The position also includes planning and participating in youth special events and all staff meetings.
 
Part-time, non-represented, casual position
Season: July 1 – August 30, 2024
Mandatory Orientation: Tue June 25 – Fri June 28, 2024
35-40 hours per week, some part-time positions available
Interviews will be mid to late April. 

• Current first aid certification before July 1, 2024. We will offer training during orientation week.
• A current Food Handlers card. (www.orfoodhandlers.com)
• If you are 18 or over, must have ability to: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 12-passenger van and have a satisfactory 3-year driving record.
• Desired Qualifications: Bilingual Skills; Wilderness First Aid or other additional safety certification; Background in education, Science, or early childhood or special education.

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.
At Parks and Recreation, our mission is to preserve and create a community heritage by providing places and programs designed to enhance the quality of life.
 Recreation Leaders perform some or all of the following essential functions depending on assigned area. Recreation Leaders may be assigned as sports officials, sports coaches, or day camp leaders.
 
Implements a wide spectrum of activities, seasonal community special events, tournaments and recreational activities for children, adults and/or older adults.
 
Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates recreation activities in assigned area of responsibility.
 
Schedules activities and facilities, and coordinates the use of various indoor facilities belonging to other organizations.
 
Responds to participant complaints and conflicts. Addresses customer service issues.
 
Depending on assigned area operates and drives a motor vehicle and/or equipment safely and legally.
 
Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner. Ensures and promotes a safe environment for activity participants.
 
Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.
 
Adheres to all City and Department policies.
 
Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
 
Maintains effective work relationships.
 
Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education or volunteer experience in recreation activities highly desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to provide customer service and communicate with participants, parents, supervisors and co-workers.
Ability to implement and direct activities that meet the needs of the community, with limited direct supervision.
Ability to communicate and work with a variety of organizations to schedule activities, ability to be responsive and accommodate unforeseen events. Effective problem solving skills.
Awareness of community resources and other available activities and programs as related to age groups.
Possess current knowledge of rules and regulations for the area and age group of assignment, which include senior programs, adult and youth sports, youth sports and day camp, youth volunteers, adult and youth special classes and special events.
Effective organizational skills. The ability to follow department record keeping procedures.
Ability to make decisions in difficult situations.
Ability to get along well with coworkers and the public, and maintain effective work relationships.
Special Requirements
This position requires the ability to work flexible hours.
Depending on assigned area, ability to possess and maintain a valid drivers' license. Ability to drive a 15 person passenger van.
Recreation Leaders assigned as day camp leaders or sports coaches must maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Oregon Food Handler card may be required.
Travel among City worksites, off-site trainings and meetings.
Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check. 
Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on “Apply” above). Position is open until filled with first review of applications on April 1, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.