Position: Recreation Program Leader

Department: Parks, Recreation & Arts

Classification:Temporary

Hourly Rate: $17.95 - $20.78

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible
*This position is evergreen and always accepting applications.*

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, plans,organizes and conducts a program of recreational activities at a park, community center, large facility, or specialized program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  Assist in conducting activities in community or other voluntary recreation facility
• Staff and set up for athletic games
• Assist students at community rec center with homework, games, activities, and snack times
• Responsible for games and excursions during day camp months
• Plan recreational activities
• Plan and direct leagues and tournaments
• Arrange chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for group activities, such as banquets, wedding receptions, group meetings, or sports events
• Welcomes visitors and answers incoming phone calls
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Ability to organize, plan, direct, and lead a group of children or adults
• Write reports and evaluations
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field is desirable.

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 (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 25 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Operate Equipment (moderate to frequent)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

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

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (frequent)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (moderate)
• 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/.