Recreation Leader II

Summary: This position is budgeted to start at $17.34 per hour. Escondido Community Services Department is looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about working with youth in the City’s Youth Camp Programs, Mobile Recreation Programs, and Special Events. If you enjoy engaging youth in learning, active play, and mentoring opportunities, this is the perfect job for you! Recreation Leaders are responsible for the supervision of the children and implementation of the activities while maintaining a safe and fun environment.

Interest and knowledge in the following areas is highly desirable: sports, games, arts & crafts, STEAM projects and other youth activities. Available openings include multiple positions during the program hours of 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, nights, and weekends depending on the programmatic and operational need of the department.

• Promote a safe and positive environment for all participants
• Implement the day-to-day operations of the Youth Camp Program which includes, but is not limited to recreational play, enrichment activities, and field trips.
• Supervise program participants and maintain a participant to staff ratio of 20:1
• Monitor participant behavior and provide guidance and interventions as necessary
• Ensure the designated program space/facility is maintained in a clean and orderly manner. Report any safety issues.
• Attend all designated meetings and trainings
• Assist at various community outreach and citywide special events as needed
• All other duties as assigned

• Enjoy working with youth, be energetic, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Be able to effectively plan, lead, and execute daily activities
• Learn and apply prevention methods, enforce safety rules, and maintain constant attention to children and assigned areas
• Have excellent oral and written skills to communicate with participants, parents, staff, and community
• Provide high-quality customer service
• Have the ability to work with a diverse group of children

• 16 years of age at the time of employment
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned program site
• First Aid and CPR Certification within 30 days of employment
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are highly desirable.

NOTE:

The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

201 NORTH BROADWAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

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ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED

NOTE:

For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.

A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety-sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score.

Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.…