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City of Carlsbad Recreation Leader (Part Time) in Carlsbad, California
Recreation Leader (Part Time)
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Recreation Leader (Part Time)
Salary
$16.93 - $20.45 Hourly
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type
Part-Time Hourly
Job Number
01202025
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
01/21/2025
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
Carlsbad - The Community:
This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.
DEI Statement:
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
We encourage you to fill out a Job Interest Card (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carlsbad/jobInterestCards/categories) to be notified of new positions in your area of interest as soon as they post.
The Department:
You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) amongst a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
The Position:
As a Recreation Leader, this position requires an ability to perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Recreation Leaders receive instruction and/or assistance during the day from the Senior Recreation Leaders. Recreation Leaders are able to adjust when new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret precedents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts and/or conditions.
The Recreation Leader position is utilized in various ways throughout the city:
Camp Supervisors
Event Staff
Front Office Staff at our recreation buildings
Concessions Aides at our concerts and recreation buildings
Other locations and responsibilities as needed
More information regarding our Parks and Recreation department and programs can be found on our website (https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation) .
Key Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities of a Recreation Leader include, but aren't limited to the following:
Directing and supervising participants of the programs
Maintaining records pertinent to programs
Implementing age-appropriate activities and events (including field trips)
Ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the participants of the program
Working closely with the Senior Recreation Leaders to ensure the success of programs through the preparation, execution, and evaluation of the program
Assisting other staff in organizing and cleaning facility areas and equipment
Establishing and maintaining relationships with parents, community center staff and other key individuals
Maintaining a fun and positive attitude daily to create a happy environment for participants
Other duties as assigned
Periodic responsibilities include:
Attending monthly staff meetings as well as other meetings and training pertinent to program areas
Supervising participants during scheduled field trips
Qualifications
Knowledge of youth and camp programs
Possess excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
Ability to provide the necessary support to ensure the health and well-being of all participants and staff
Must be able to take direction as well as have the ability to take initiative
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Requires a flexible work schedule that may require morning and evening hours
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve them
Communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing; must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
May be required to use personal vehicle during assigned shifts
Experience & Education
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. is desirable
College-level courses in recreation, education, physical education, or related field is desirable
Experience:
- One year of experience and/or training performing duties comparable to a Recreation Leader is desirable
Special Requirements/License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification
Required to attend mandatory meeting/training sessions
Must provide own transportation
Must meet the state of California tuberculosis test requirements
Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Recreation Department
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach
Ability to lift 25lbs
Exposure to outdoors
Ability to travel to different sites and locations
APPLE Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program: EAP (https://cityweb.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24027)
40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work
Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).
01
Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.
02
What is your highest level of education?
Attending High School
High School / GED
Trade or Technical School
Some College
Associates
Bachelors
Masters or Higher
None of the above
03
Regarding your education, indicate your area(s) of study in the space below. If you answered "None of the above," type NA in the space below.
04
Are you available to work in both indoor and outdoor work environments, and in inclement weather?
Yes
No
05
How many years of experience do you have working with the public and/or in the field of parks and recreation, hospitality, front office or related field?
None
Less than 1 year
1 but less than 2 years
2 but less than 3 years
3 but less than 4 years
4 or more years
06
Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California Driver License?
Yes
No
07
Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a CPR and first aid certification?
Yes
No
08
Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders for the City of Carlsbad may serve in many divisions/sections of the Parks and Recreation Department. Please check ALL the areas that you would be interested in working. The city will do its best to assign you to an area in your interest, but you may be assigned to areas outside of your selection(s).
Special Events
Historical Programing
Customer Service
Cash Handling
Outdoor Recreation
Teen Recreation
Children Programing
Facility Operations
Aquatics
Youth Sports
Food Prep
09
Do you have experience in any of the following? Mark the box(es) that best describe your experience. Check all that apply.
Customer Service
Keeping records according to established policies
Writing reports on a regular basis
Using computer software such as Word, Excel, Etc.
Working under the pressure of deadlines to complete job tasks
Providing administrative office support in a dynamic work environment
Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs and handling complaints
Providing training and leadership to others
Supervising other recreation leaders and/or activity directors
Organizing and distributing publicity materials related to recreational activities
Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs, and handling complaints
None apply
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