Recreation Leader

The City reserves the right to limit the applications considered to the first 100 applicants.
This recruitment may close at any time; apply immediately.

THE CITY
Located in the gateway to the Los Angeles metropolis, the City of Paramount offers secure quality of life to its residents and a business-friendly attitude that has created a growing retail and services sector, with a thriving Downtown.

Paramount's government is a stable, innovative, and financially conservative organization, and the City has continually invested in its infrastructure and emphasized code enforcement and assistance programs to help residents and businesses upgrade and maintain their properties. For these reasons, the City has a distinctive appearance that appeals to current and potential residents.

For its employees, Paramount offers a family-friendly organization that places emphasis on lifework balance and flexibility. City leadership highly values the input and impact of each employee. Rather than work from the top-down, Paramount chooses collaboration, fostering a professional, respectful, and fulfilling work environment.

CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Paramount is operated by 7 departments: City Manager, Administrative Services; Planning; Public Safety; Public Works; Community Services, and Finance.

With an operating budget of $96.2M, City population of 54,000, and covering 4.7 square miles, the City of Paramount is dedicated to providing fiscally responsible services that maintain a vibrant community that is Safe, Healthy, and Attractive! We value respect and ethical behaviors, adaptability, service excellence, and accountability. The City promotes innovation through teamwork, and providing effective, inclusive, and transparent public information and engagement.

The Position

Under direction, the Recreation Leader will implement recreational, instructional, creative and/or physical activities for participants of all ages; to coach, officiate and/or monitor youth activities related to sports and other athletic programs. The Recreation Leader will provide tutoring and homework assistance to students; operate and oversee non-athletic activities to help participants develop positive life skills; and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Organize and conduct team sports activities on outdoor and indoor play areas; implement safe activities while providing instruction and oversight.
• Oversee and monitor free play activities at playgrounds and/or other sites; ensure that participants comply with site rules and regulations and that equipment is used in a safe manner.
• Organize and conduct non-athletic events and programs, including arts and crafts, contests, special activity days, tournaments and holiday programs.
• Assist students with completing homework assignments and provide basic tutoring services; review homework for accuracy.
• Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of events and facility rentals including arranging and storing tables, chairs, and other event materials; load and unload supplies and materials; maintain cleanliness before, during, and after events and facility rentals.
• Assist with field trips including organizing transportation to and from events and activities.
• Facilitate and maintain a safe and positive environment for participants of all ages to learn and grow.
• May assist in providing general office support by assisting with administrative tasks; answer phone calls and respond to inquiries related to area of responsibility; prepare and maintain various reports and logs to monitor activities (e.g., injury reports, disciplinary reports, homework logs, etc.).
• Communicate with personnel, various outside agencies and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
• Open, set up, and/or close facilities as required; perform light custodial maintenance and routine cleaning to ensure the cleanliness and organization of all facility areas.
• Administer first aid as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:
No previous experience is required. Some experience working with children or youth in a recreational program setting is desirable.

Training:
High school graduation or equivalent is required.

License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and methods of implementing municipal recreational programs and activities.
• Basic principles and practices of child development and discipline.
• Basic laws, codes, rules and regulations applicable to area of assignment.
• Basic safety practices applicable to recreational activities.
• First aid and CPR procedures.
• Principles and practices of basic record keeping.
• Basic techniques used in public relations and customer services practices.

Skill to:

• Safely operate one or more types of vehicles if required by assignments.
• Read and understand instruction manuals and safety information pertaining to assigned duties.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain a healthy, positive and safe recreational environment for participants to learn and grow.
• Plan and organize work efficiently.
• Work independently, often without the immediate presence of a supervisor.
• Identify potential hazards or safety issues that arise during work activities and know when to advise a supervisor that additional expertise is required.
• Assist in leading large groups during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Have patience when working with children.
• Problem solve and be a team player.
• Effectively handle and diffuse disruptive behavior among program participants.
• Accurately follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare routine reports and records.
• Receive and process cash.
• Administer first aid and CPR.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties typically are performed in both indoor and outdoor settings and require: frequent sitting, standing, reaching, walking, running; dexterity to manipulate art tools, play equipment, program equipment and standard office equipment; hearing and speech to communicate in person; mobility to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Typical work environment includes moderate noise levels, varying temperatures/weather, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances; employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental and City policies and procedures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Paramount is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at (562) 220-2155 at least 5 days in advance of testing date.

BILINGUAL PAY: The City offers job related bilingual pay based on classification, employees may be eligible for $35 per month.

UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT: The City provides uniform reimbursement for eligible departments.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PTS 457 PLAN: The City offers a matching contribution of up to $400 annually for part-time employees with more than five years of service.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Tuition reimbursement for eligible part-time employees that have three or more years of employment.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Part-time employees are eligible for up to 15 hours (3 days) of bereavement leave.