What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Recreation Leader (Part-time) position at City of Huntington Park?
The Position
Under direction of the Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Leaders, this entry level hourly position assists in organizing, and supervising public recreation activities at such locations as park buildings, playgrounds, or other assigned areas; supervise and monitor park and recreation facilities to insure rules and regulations are followed; act as a liaison to the public to answer any questions and provide service to the public; may be required to work a variety of hours including mornings and/or late afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays; and perform other related work as required.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of: Recreation planning; the equipment, facilities, operation and techniques used in a community recreation program; Basic customer service principles.
Skills: Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spread sheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application.
Ability to: Develop, coordinate, and direct various activities involved in a community recreation program, supervise and monitor games and team activities; Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public; Provide good customer service to the public using the Department of Parks and Recreation services; Able to lift and move tables, chairs and other equipment; Able to stand or sit for long periods of time; Able to bend stoop, kneel, twist or turn body as needed to perform certain duties of the job; Able to work days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed; Handle confidential information with discretion; Effectively handle irate customers; Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment; Develop necessary skills from on-the job training and meet the standards of performance or higher for the classification.
Required
Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. If under eighteen (18) years of age, a work permit must be obtained from the school or school district office, unless graduated.
Experience: Six (6) months experience, paid or volunteer, in the recreational field or in a customer service position is desirable.
License or Certificate: A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record, may be required depending upon assignment, possession of or ability to obtain.
Desirable Qualifications: Ability to Speak Spanish.
Physical Requirements: Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.
Application And Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only.
Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.
Provide all relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the Supplemental Questionnaire section to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
PART TIME
01
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application," as this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Do you have a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record?
This position also requires working special events, holidays, and occasional weekends as part of the schedule. Are you able to work this type of schedule?
Are you available and able to work a rotating schedule that averages 15 - 20 hours per week?
Below are typical hours for this position which include hours on the weekends, holidays, and special event hours. Please select which hours you are available to work.
Please select from the following which program(s) you are most interested in working
Under direction of the Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Leaders, this entry level hourly position assists in organizing, and supervising public recreation activities at such locations as park buildings, playgrounds, or other assigned areas; supervise and monitor park and recreation facilities to insure rules and regulations are followed; act as a liaison to the public to answer any questions and provide service to the public; may be required to work a variety of hours including mornings and/or late afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays; and perform other related work as required.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Assist in conducting after school, vacation and special holiday programs of recreation for children, youth and adults;
- Assists in conducting and supervising free play and team activities of adults and children in outdoor and indoor play areas;
- Assists employees assigned to the area during vacation and holiday periods;
- Assists in supervising of preschool recreation programs;
- Supervise overall activities of playground or other sites;
- Monitors parks and recreation facilities to insure rules and regulations are followed and customers questions are answered;
- Observes and monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed;
- Perform activity set-ups and take down involving decorating and moving tables, chairs and equipment;
- Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in safe, efficient manner;
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of: Recreation planning; the equipment, facilities, operation and techniques used in a community recreation program; Basic customer service principles.
Skills: Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spread sheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application.
Ability to: Develop, coordinate, and direct various activities involved in a community recreation program, supervise and monitor games and team activities; Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public; Provide good customer service to the public using the Department of Parks and Recreation services; Able to lift and move tables, chairs and other equipment; Able to stand or sit for long periods of time; Able to bend stoop, kneel, twist or turn body as needed to perform certain duties of the job; Able to work days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed; Handle confidential information with discretion; Effectively handle irate customers; Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment; Develop necessary skills from on-the job training and meet the standards of performance or higher for the classification.
Required
Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. If under eighteen (18) years of age, a work permit must be obtained from the school or school district office, unless graduated.
Experience: Six (6) months experience, paid or volunteer, in the recreational field or in a customer service position is desirable.
License or Certificate: A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record, may be required depending upon assignment, possession of or ability to obtain.
Desirable Qualifications: Ability to Speak Spanish.
Physical Requirements: Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.
Application And Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only.
Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.
Provide all relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the Supplemental Questionnaire section to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
PART TIME
01
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application," as this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- Yes I understand the above information and instructions.
Do you have a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record?
- No
- Yes
This position also requires working special events, holidays, and occasional weekends as part of the schedule. Are you able to work this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
Are you available and able to work a rotating schedule that averages 15 - 20 hours per week?
- Yes
- No
Below are typical hours for this position which include hours on the weekends, holidays, and special event hours. Please select which hours you are available to work.
- 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Not available
Please select from the following which program(s) you are most interested in working
- Admin/Front Office
- Cultural Arts
- Sports
- Required Question