Recreation Leader - Senior Clubhouse; part-time

Lake Forest, Where Work and Life Come Together Naturally.

Come join our team of enthusiastic, hard‑working, and committed individuals in the City of Lake Forest's Management Services Department! If you want to make a meaningful impact in the community you serve, the Recreation Leader (part‑time) position is for you!

This recruitment will close on February 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM PST. Prompt application is encouraged as this recruitment is subject to close at any time.

This position will work in the Senior Clubhouse facility and will assist in activities such as bingo, senior dances, arts and crafts, and other senior center events for the 50+ year‑old community. The incumbent will be scheduled a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Under general supervision, the incumbent assists in organizing and leading activities for children and adults in the City's recreation programs; provides on‑site supervision for program implementation; provides facilities oversight and set‑up during scheduled activities; and maintains a variety of records.

This is an "at‑will" position. Must be at least 18 years old by February 1, 2026.

Recreation Leader - Senior Clubhouse

• Assists in teaching classes or leading a variety of recreational program activities involved in the implementation of recreation programs including city‑wide special events, adult and youth sports, skate park, teen programs, senior programs, specialty classes, aquatics, camps, excursions, and related recreation activities; participates in homework assistance as necessary.
• Supervises and monitors the behavior of activity and program participants; enforces applicable program rules and regulations.
• Assists in the coordination of program registration; promotes events as assigned.
• Prepares various food/snacks for assigned programs.
• Inventories equipment and supplies; cares for and maintains all equipment issued and informs supervisor when there are hazards or equipment replacement needs.
• Responds to and provides first aid when necessary. Documents incidents and injuries.
• Tracks program attendance; compiles and reports statistical information.
• Performs light maintenance duties; provides facilities oversight and set‑up during scheduled activities.
• Maintains a safe program environment for participants and staff.
• Organizes indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts.
• Works with youth to develop and build basic skills with an emphasis on learning, fun, and sportsmanship.
• Sets up, cleans up, opens, and closes facilities for rentals.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Basic objectives, methods, and techniques of planned recreation and leisure activities for youth and
• Interests and concerns of various demographic groups, including youths, adults, and seniors.
• Effective instructional techniques; arts and crafts and/or indoor and outdoor games and sports for children.
• Safe work practices.
• Group recreational and social activities; basic rules, regulations, and equipment used in various recreational activities.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.

• Plan and organize recreation programs for children.
• Utilize good judgment in analyzing situations carefully and adopting effective courses of action.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, residents and community organizations; work and interact with youth in a manner that fosters open communication and elicits cooperation.
• Enforce facility rules in a positive, professional manner and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Work variable hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Appear for work on time.
• Manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Maintain records.
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; accept constructive criticism.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• A valid Class C California Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Po…