This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.
 
The City of Modesto is currently recruiting for Recreation Leaders to join our team. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens. As a department, we take our work seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously. We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.
 
We are looking for someone who is personable, can react quickly and has a passion for giving back to their community. This position will be responsible to plan, organize and conduct activities for program participants of City sponsored recreational programs such as adult and youth recreation activities, special events, and camps. This position also provides staff assistance as directed.
 
If this sounds like you, apply today! 

Vacancies can be at various City locations. Recreation Leaders are typically used in the following programs:
Aquatics Programs
 Day Camp Program
 Neighborhood Center at Marshall Park
 Maddux Youth Center Facility
 Multi-Purpose Facilities (locations vary)
 Park Programs
 Portable Parties
 Senior Center Facility
 Sports Programs

APPLICATION PROCESS:

 Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department.
 Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Plan, organize, and conduct assigned programs.

Maintain and submit detailed reports and records, as required. 

Attend meetings and training sessions, as required. 

Attend trainings and fulfill duties and responsibilities for cash handling, if requested.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions:

Exercise proper program safety practices and procedures while carrying out programs.

Supervise program participants while guiding participants in leisure and social activities.

Ensure all staff and volunteers adhere to all City and Department program rules and guidelines; provide necessary discipline and accurate records of all incidents.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Practices and techniques for favorable public relations, group cooperation and programming for participants. 

Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.

Recreational, social, and cultural needs of the community.

Light custodial maintenance techniques.

Ability to:

Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including the ability to follow and to interpret written instructions and to perform basic arithmetic. 

Think clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies.

Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.

Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities. 

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.

Prepare reports and records as required.

Work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.

Lift and carry heavy objects. 

Run forward, backward and laterally. 

Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.

Travel from worksite to worksite as needed.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of education and experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Volunteer or paid work experience with children, teens, seniors, and/or disabled individuals is desirable.

Training:

Required to attend, participate and complete all trainings as assigned. Including, but not limited to, Mandated Reporter training.

Licenses/Certificates:

Possession of the below certificates are required to be obtained within 30 days of appointment in order to be scheduled and must be maintained for continued employment.

• First Aid Certificate

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate

Additional Requirements:

Must be a minimum of 15 years of age at time of application.

NOTE: If offered a position, you will be required to be fingerprinted before final appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City’s policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to:

• An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation).
• An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting, or conspiracy).
• A felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years.

Mobility: frequent performance moderate manual labor; frequent sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; occasional bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis subject to street or field noise and year-round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require some overtime, holiday, evening, or weekend work and travel is rare.