Recreation Leader II - City of Dublin, East Bay

Close Date: Continuous
Salary: $10.20 - $13.25 Hourly

THE POSITION

Assists Recreation Leaders in providing a variety of recreation programs related to preschool, playground, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Assist in leading recreation activities in program areas such as preschool, playground, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen activities.
· Assist in planning, overseeing, and carrying out recreational activities appropriate to a variety of locations such as playgrounds, parks, community centers, school sites, and sports facilities.
· Assist in leading activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.
· Assist in issuing, receiving, and collecting equipment, games, and supplies.
· Assist in setting up, taking down, and cleaning up recreational facilities, as assigned.
· May provide minor first aid to recreation program participants and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
· Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of recreation program participants and spectators.
· Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
· Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

· Basic knowledge of a variety of recreation activities.
· Conduct basic recreation activities.
· Follow written and oral instructions.
· Communicate in an effective manner.
· Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with recreation program participants and spectators.
· Deal with difficult or stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· At time of hire, must be 16 years of age or older.
· No educational requirement for this class; equivalent to completion of three years of high school is desirable.
· A minimum of one year experience performing duties similar to that of a Recreation Leader I with the City of Dublin.

CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Current certification required in the areas of First Aid and CPR.

Benefits:

There are no benefits for this temporary, seasonal position.

For more info contact:
henry.siu@dublin.ca.gov
(925) 556-4507