Job Title: Senior Recreation Leader – Special Events, Programming, and Outreach

Department: Recreation

Reports to: Recreation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Regular Part Time

Revised: 2/15/24

Pay Rate:Pay range starts at $18.02 per hour

Job Summary: Under the direction of Recreation Supervisor, assists in planning and administering activities related to assigned recreation program areas with an emphasis in special events, programming, and outreach. Additional program areas may include sports, preschool, summer and specialty youth camps, seniors, facility rentals, independent contractos, and or other duties as assigned. Incumbent must be flexible in their schedule and have availability to work evenings and weekends at varying parks/facilities. The schedule will vary and hours are not guaranteed on a weekly or monthly basis.

Hours: Approximately 20-25 hours per week (varies depending on the season)

Essential Functions:

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:

• Create, plan, and execute special events, recreation programs, and outreach opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
• Research and develop new programming.
• Supervise participants, volunteers, and staff.
• Ensure events and programs have all necessary materials and equipment to run successfully. Purchase items if needed.
• Set up and clean up for a variety of events and programs. Complete minor maintenance duties as assigned.
• Uses strong customer service and interpersonal skills, communicating with participants and or parents on a regular basis to ensure event and program success.
• Proactively addresses any complaints or concerns from participants.
• Acts as department representative providing information to the public including but not limited to local residents, community groups, private businesses, and others concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation.
• Prepares, maintains, and completes accurate reports and records.
• Completes related administrative duties for recreation department and district.
• Attends all trainings when provided and may assist in training of other staff or volunteers.
• Fill in for Recreation Supervisor when out of the office.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
• Report to Recreation Supervisor orally and in writing regarding recreation programs and activities, groups or individuals; makes recommendations for recreation programs and activities and solutions for concerns or issues.
• The Senior Recreation Leader may also perform other nonessential duties as assigned.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

The Senior Recreation Leader shall be considered to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have been accomplished:

1. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
2. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
3. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
4. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; reads and interpret written information.
5. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
6. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
7. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
8. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
9. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
10. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
11. Dependability - Follows instructions, Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All applicants must be live scan fingerprinted and pass pre-employment background check.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment due to hazards of the job.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours based on District needs.
• Required to wear District provided uniform, badge, appropriate shoes & safety equipment while working.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of special events, programming, and outreach; techniques, principles, and procedures used in coordination of recreation events, programs, and facilities.

1. Minimum Education required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or 6 months of related experience and/or training in special events, marketing, youth development, facility rentals and monitoring, adult and youth sports, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 18 years of age.
2. Minimum Experience required: Knowledge of recreation offerings in a community setting.
3. Other requirements: All applicants must be fingerprinted and pass pre-employment background check. Reliable transportation to and from work.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver’s license, proof of personal vehicle insurance and a satisfactory driving record are required. American Red Cross certification (varies by program, First Aid and CPR certifications required). At the option of the appointing authority persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certifications or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment.

Computer SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, the Microsoft Office Suite of products and possess typing skills of at least 40-50 wpm. Knowledge of basic office equipment should include: Internet and email, copy and fax machines, postage meter, telephone and answering machine.

Physical and emotional DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constituted a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Exposed to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles. Performs simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. May be exposed to constant vibration of equipment for prolonged periods of time. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting and performing work activities, operating vehicles, tools and equipment, and preparing paperwork and reports. Performs heavy physical labor, such as lifting (up to 30-50 pounds), carrying heavy objects, and using a shovel and other equipment to dig. Climbs ladder and works at heights. Works for prolonged periods of time in sun, heat, inclement weather. Possible exposure to traffic and other potential hazards. Exposure to fumes, dust, and air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation.

Work ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Typically works outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to sun, heat and inclement weather. Possible exposure to traffic and other potential hazards. Regularly works inside and maintains District facilities. May be assigned to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours based on District scheduling needs. May be assigned to work during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances, or special projects and/or events in varying climate and temperature conditions.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

When a recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. FORPD reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Initial Selection Review:

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. FORPD reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

Testing:

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter upon opening of a recruitment.

Withdrawing from Recruitment Process:

Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter upon opening of a future recruitment. NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

INTERVIEWS: If selected, interviews will be scheduled through human resources. Candidates must be available to interview Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm.

ASSIGNED RECRUITER:

Jennifer Larkin

Administrative Services Manager/Human Resources

hr@forpd.org

916-966-1036