What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader position at City of Compton, CA?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, plans, assists with and participates in providing various recreation programs at a recreation site, facility or specialty area in the Parks and Recreation Department, ensures safety of program participants; and performs other related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor or Neighborhood Center Manager, does not exercise supervisory responsibilities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the journey level in the Recreation Leader job series. This class may be distinguished from the entry level Recreation Aide and lower level Recreation Specialist by the nature and difficulty of work performed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Organizes, develops and provides recreational and cultural programs and games for children of all ages and adults at a recreation facility; assists with after school programs, arts and crafts activities, dance classes, oversees game room and open gym activities.
- Enforces and explains policies and procedures to patrons in all areas within the Parks and Recreation programs and facilities; handles complaints; observes patrons in the program/facility areas; observes patron/program participants’ behavior and safety hazards of the grounds/facility.
- Schedules center-based and community integration activities and field trips; organizes and chaperones field trips; assists with special events.
- Serves as a liaison between community center clubs/classes and center management.
- Participates in planning, conducting and evaluating events, projects and programs; oversees Commission on Aging meetings; schedules speakers, ensures proper room set-up and documents meeting minutes.
- Oversees and processes requests for transportation to and from community events as well as space requests for special center-based activities.
- Monitors facilities and grounds for cleanliness and safety, assists with facility maintenance duties to prepare assigned facility for use; reports items to be repaired or replaced.
- Completes written reports; maintains accurate written records of accidents and other incidents that occur on the park grounds or in the Recreation facilities; notifies supervisor of accidents and incidents. Keeps accurate recording of time worked.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Possession of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent college credits in Parks and Recreation, Leisure Services or a related field; AND one (1) year experience in parks and recreation program management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge of:
- City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
- City Code, City Ordinances, Standard Operating Manual, personnel policies and procedures,
- Methods and techniques for recreation program planning, execution and facility maintenance.
- Recreation activities for children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens.
- Methods, techniques, rules, and regulations in a variety of competitive games and sports.
- Safety practices including first aid.
- Standard office principles and procedures.
- Personal computer usage and applicable software
Required Skill in:
- Developing and implementing program enhancements and corrections.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, outside agencies, community groups, program participants, and the general public.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed 50% of the time in a standard office environment, and 50% of the time work may be performed outdoors with time spent in moderate to high temperatures (above 90 degrees).
- Work may involve exposure to wet surfaces, infectious disease, occasional loud noise and dust.
- Work requires lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying and driving.
- Moderate finger dexterity and near vision is required.
- This position may require an employee to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that best meet the minimum qualifications and needs of the hiring department will be invited to continue in the hiring process.
Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered.
EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.
Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.