Recreation Leader (Entry-Experienced) - Day Camps

Description

This is Part Time, Non Permanent position

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Recreation Leader with the Community and Library Services Department.

Please Note:Vacancies for these positions occur sporadically. The hiring department will contact applicants as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the Community & Library Services Departmentworking under the direction of the Summer Day Camp Coordinator in the Summer Day Camp program. Candidate must be able to work the hours/days of camp: Camp hours: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, June 24th to August 30th. In addition to working regular camp hours, incumbents may also be assigned to work extended camp hours, which are from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

The ideal candidate must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a variety of environments. Excellent customer service skills and people skills are required

Hours worked per week may vary and may include evenings and weekends.

Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

Examples of Essential Duties

With direction of the Summer Day Camp Coordinator:

• Respondstocustomerinquiries

• DisseminatesinformationregardingtheSummerDayCampProgram

• AssistswithplanningandcoordinationofSummerDayCampactivities

• Providessupervisionofparticipantsonexcursionsincludingoverseeingthesafetyofparticipants.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledgeof: Current trends in recreation programs and activities.

Ability to: Supervise program participants in a variety of environments, while creating positive relationships within the community; provide excellent customer service to the community at all times; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; operate personal computer and related software; maintain accurate records; record and retrieve information; lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as heavier objects with assistance.

Education & Experience: Some high school and previous experience or related training required. Volunteer service or school-related experience is accepted and should be reflected in the application.

Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certificates must possess by time of appointment.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• Application Review

• Department Interview

• Selection Process

• Background Investigation

• Appointment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.