Job Abstract

Under immediate supervision, assists recreation staff in providing varied youth and adult recreation and sports programs; assists in supervising children during activities; assists at the Lomita Railroad Museum and during special events; continuously supervises and monitors participants to ensure their safety and well-being; performs a variety of clerical duties in support of program operations; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is an entry level classification in the Recreation Leader series. Incumbents in this classification receive on-the-job training, specific day-to-day direction, and are closely supervised while performing program support duties for the City’s recreation and leisure programs which includes leading groups of youth, teens, and/or adults in structured activities. Incumbents are expected to exercise routine judgment within established policies and procedures and refer more complex or difficult matters to supervisory personnel.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Follows structured curriculum and facilitates daily recreational and enrichment activities, including, but not limited to, games, sports, art, music, and crafts for program participants.
• Assists with special events including promotion via distribution of promotional flyers; sets up before and cleans up after special events; performs custodial duties at parks and facilities.
• When assigned to work at the Lomita Railroad Museum, welcomes visitors to the museum; collects admission; provides information to the public regarding the museum's exhibitions, hours of operation, and special events; facilitates gift shop sales; provides support for museum staff as needed.
• Implements and monitors City procedures with respect to participant safety.
• Resolves program issues within established guidelines; suggests program improvements.
• Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
• Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other routine publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities.
• Provides recreation program information to the public via phone and in person at the Recreation Office; assists participants with program registration; accepts payment for registrations; responds to patrons’ needs for assistance or information.
• Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday and performing basic custodial duties; may assist with opening, closing, and securing buildings for events.
• Administers first aid and CPR, as necessary.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of assigned program(s).
• General office and business administrative practices.
• Methods and techniques of implementing program activities.
• Age-appropriate program content.
• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Oversee the operations and activities of assigned program(s).
• Lead and conduct assigned program classes or activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform basic arithmetic.
• Interpret and apply facility use policies and procedures.
• Conduct age-appropriate activities.
• Monitor program participants on a continuous basis to ensure safety and well-being, discipline, and order.
• Effectively administer CPR and first aid.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Provide courteous assistance to program participants, parents, patrons, and the general public.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use a cash register, computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.