Recreation LEADER III

THE CITY:

National City’s multicultural population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods, and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.”

National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, the US-MMexico border, downtown San Diego, the international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Under direction, to organize, coordinate, and conduct the activities of an assigned major function or phase of the recreation program; act in a liaison capacity between recreation staff and the public; and perform related duties as required.

Organizes, coordinates, and conducts the work of playground and recreation centers, competitive sports, and arts and crafts; assists in planning, organizing, and directing recreation centers and summer playgrounds; prepares publicity; maintains necessary records of activities; conducts special adult programs at recreation centers; investigates special recreation problems and makes recommendations for actions; performs other duties as required.

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: enrollment in an accredited junior college, college, or university preferred; two (2) years of experience in the leading of organized recreation activities.

The principles and techniques of planning group recreational activities; sports, crafts, games, and group activities; good physical condition.

Maintain discipline among children engaged in play; prepare and deliver talks; establish and maintain effective relations with the public; work cooperatively with others.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver s License is required at the time of appointment.