Recreation Leader I​/II

and the job listing Expires on February 23, 2026

The City of San Clemente is seeking individuals who are outgoing, creative, and team-orientated to join our Recreation Team!

These positions perform a variety of tasks in support of recreation and leisure service programs; and to promote community involvement in recreational programs; monitor activities within the recreational facility; provide information to the public on recreational activities; maintain records on activities.

Receives immediate supervision from higher level supervisory staff.

• Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory staff and lead direction from Recreation Leader III.
• May exercise functional or technical supervision over lower-level staff.

This is the entry level class in the Recreation Leader series. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Leader II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

This is the second level class within the Recreation Leader series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Recreation Leader I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned and by the level of experience attained. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Incumbents at this level may oversee the work of lower-level recreation staff. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level or must have prior experience when filled from the outside.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist staff in implementing various recreational activities, including but not limited to sports leagues, children and adult programs, and citywide special events.
• Lead games and crafts; supervise children; enforce safety rules and guidelines.
• Monitor activities within the recreational facility; provide information to the public on recreational activities; maintain records on activities (e.g., attendance, incident reports, class lists, registration).
• Assist in creating displays and advertisements for events.
• Respond to and resolve parent, school or community concerns and issues; interact with customers during special events and activities; direct to higher level staff, as necessary.
• Assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of facilities.
• Assist with community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
• Provide basic facility maintenance.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Includes all duties listed for Recreation Leader I.
• Collect fees for various activities; receive and process payments; operate the cash register input data into the computer; and provide receipts; balance and reconcile cash drawer.
• Assist in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.

• Rules and regulations of various sports activities.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic first aid.

• Learn recreation activities, rules, and regulations.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with…