Recreation Leader

Overview

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Leader to fill multiple vacancies in the Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides innovative recreational experiences and social enrichment opportunities and continues to address the changing needs for people of all ages and cultures, in a variety of safe and attractive parks. Working for the Recreation and Community Services Division will allow you to work at one of eleven community centers including the Youth Opportunity Center and two senior centers;

plus, you can get the opportunity to work with sports and youth programming; senior and disabled programming; special programs and events; aquatics programming; facility reservations; and marketing and sponsor ships.

Under close to general supervision, to direct, supervise, organize, and conduct recreation activities for various age groups as assigned; performs general facility inspections and maintenance to recreation facilities as assigned.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in and conduct recreation activities, program planning, attend staff meetings, review current programs and make recommendations to immediate supervisor.
• Plan, organize and supervise group activities and programs.
• Keep score or records for citywide youth sports programs as needed.
• Conduct recreation programs, after-school programs, special events, or youth sports as assigned.
• Chaperone at dances, excursions or special events.
• Monitor volunteers to ensure they are meeting city and department requirements as assigned.
• Develop participant and spectator interest, enthusiasm and participation.
• Issue, collect, properly maintain and inventory city equipment and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of programs and activities.
• Set up rooms for activities or rentals.
• Supervise and monitor facility rentals to ensure applicant complies with city and department policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with the department flyers and publications and be able to share accurate information with customers regarding department programs/services.

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or currently enrolled in high school.
• Experience: Zero to six months full-time experience as a group activity worker.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Bilingual skills.
• Experience working with youth, senior, or diverse populations in a recreational or educational setting.
• Experience leading structured activities like games, crafts, or educational workshops.

• 1) Completed Employment Application
• 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

Note:

For directions on attaching a document to an online application, or general information on completing your online application, refer to the Application Guide (no external links included).

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

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