The City of Pasadena's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion to work with youth in a recreation type setting by providing assistance in supervising and conducting recreational activities in an Afterschool Program. These are part-time positions working up to 19 hours per week.
The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in assisting higher level staff in the oversight, instruction, and implementation of recreation/education type programs and activities. This is an excellent opportunity to work with youth from our local community and to serve as a positive role model in shaping future generations.
Afterschool Adventures Program
Recreation Leaders must be available to work Monday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Tuesday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more information, please review the job description.

• With direction of supervisor leads and organizes recreation programs and/or special activities for all age groups at a community center or at a large playground or park area.
• Assists in planning and conducting special programs of a city-wide nature.
• May be assigned as chief leader or serve as the only leader at a center, playground, park or special activities and events involving extensive facilities, large events, etc.
• Instructs in various games and interprets rules of play.
• Determines and arranges for supplies, equipment, and facilities needed for various program and activities.
• Supervises the issuance, use, care and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment assigned to center, playground, or activity.
• Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of participants and spectators and renders first-aid as needed.
• Cooperates with staff employees in promoting the total recreation program at an assigned location.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of attendance, time reports, accident reports, activities, progress reports, and meets all deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Adaptability responds positively to change and modifies behavior as the situation requires.
• Allocating Resources prioritizes the use of equipment and other resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Customer Focus attends to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Decision Making chooses optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Functional Knowledge knowledge of rules and regulations governing the play of organized games and various athletic and social recreation activities.
• Oral Communication engages effectively in dialogue.
• Physical strength and agility to lift, carry and pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Safety focus shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety concerns.
• Teamwork collaborates with others to achieve shared goals.

Qualification Guidelines

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 50 hours or more of paid and/or volunteer experience in recreation, physical education, or related field.
• Current enrollment in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field is desirable.