Recreation Leader 1 (Healthy Active Living)

Position Summary

Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services offered through CitiParks Healthy Active Living (HAL) Senior Community Centers, by coordinating health, wellness, and socialization activities.

Department: Parks & Recreation

Salary: $ 43,264 per year.

Union: This position is included in the Recreation Teacher's Union, Service Employees International Union, Local #668, meet and discuss unit, and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Union Bid Form: None required.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

Requirements

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License ispreferred but not required.
• Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance is required prior to appointment.
  
  

NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show one (1) year of full-time experience in senior and/or recreation programming, program/curriculum development and implementation, community engagement or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate's Degree in Social Services, Recreation, Leisure Studies or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). Th e Total Qualifying Requirement is three (3) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)
  
  

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will receive a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates receiving job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.
  
  

POSITION DUTIES

• Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of approved activities at a HAL Community Center (e.g., health and wellness activities, physical and leisure activities, fine arts, etc.).
• Ensures that programs adhere to established guidelines and contracts and makes on-site inspections as requested or required.
• Assists in overseeing HAL Center participants, distributing meals, and maintaining a safe and constructive environment.
• Assists the HAL Center Director(s) in planning, conducting, and evaluating daily programs, facility operations, and/or special events (e.g., open houses, festivals, exhibits, concerts, field trips, permit events, etc.).
• Maintains records for city, federal, and/or state-funded programs, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc.
• Assists with the collection of data and metrics of senior participant engagement and activities, and performs data entry when necessary.
• Acts as a liaison with community organizations and/or Advisory Council regarding approved programs and/or events.
• Assists in working with senior interest groups and sponsors to develop programs as assigned or required.
• Serves as a HAL program community liaison, performing outreach to engage new participants/members.
• Assists in recruiting, directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned volunteers.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays, as may be required.
• Under the direction of the Center Director and/or Program Supervisors, assists in the promotion of the HAL program and all related activities.
• May complete client intake forms and make referrals and assessments as necessary or assigned.
• Determines and requests supplies, materials, and/or additional staff for assigned activities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a facility's operating budget for existing and proposed programs as assigned or required.
• May provide CPR or First Aid.
• Attends approved training programs, conferences, and staff meetings as requested or required.
• May direct the work of (and provide technical assistance to) assigned personnel.
• May provide information (e.g., Rent Rebate Program, Farmer's Market Voucher Program, Virtual Senior Academy, etc.) to senior participants.
• May assist in the monitoring of program revenue and expenditures as requested or required.
• Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.
  
  

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