Recreation Leader/Recreation Crew Leader: Camps/Youth Sports

Do you enjoy working with youth? The City of Redding Recreation Division is looking for a fun and energetic staff to work in our summer camp programs. As Recreation staff, you will help plan fun weekly activities for children ages 5 to 12. You will be working under general supervision and responsible for overseeing summer camp activities and monitoring participants. Why work for Redding Recreation? It will be the best, most fun, challenging job you will ever love. Working with youth is a wonderful career that can be very rewarding, and the connections you make can last a lifetime.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the Department. Positions may include day, evening, holiday and weekend shift work and require work in the sunlight and the elements.

Minimum age for any position is 16.  Youth athletic positions are year round. The season for summer day camp positions begin in May and run through late August. All new employees will be subject to drug/alcohol screening, and will be fingerprinted prior to beginning work.  

The following positions will be filled from this job positing: 

Recreation Leader $16.50 - $19.10/hour

• Camp Counselor
• Game Official- Flag Football and Basketball
• Ball Field Maintenance
• Coaching and Assisting with League Play- Flag Football, Basketball, etc.

Recreation Crew Leader $18.19 - $20.06/hour

• Camp Counselor Lead

Recreation Leaders are required to provide leadership and conduct various recreation activities including planning, organizing and implementing special events.

Recreation Crew Leaders may be required to supervise recreation leaders.  They conduct various recreation activities and are involved in the development of programs and interactions with parents.  They must have a basic understanding of programs and be able to communicate related policies and procedures to staff and the general public.  

Recreation Leader

• Conduct and supervise activities at assigned recreation sites and programs.
• Officiate and/or scorekeep youth/adult sport activities according to league schedules and check and provide equipment when needed.
• Check sport fields and recreation sites for possible safety hazards throughout activity and maintain same; clean up and secure facility and equipment at completion of the event.  Conduct and log swimming pool chemical readings, complete facility opening, closing and operational procedures checklists.
• Work with individuals with disabilities to facilitate participation in specialized programs.
• May be required to perform CPR, First Aid and Basic Water Rescue as deemed necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Recreation Crew Leader

• Conduct and supervise activities at assigned recreation sites and programs.
• Supervise specific recreation programs on-site and supervise the Recreation Leaders and Recreation Specialists involved in those programs.
• Respond to concerns of volunteers, staff, and participants, and communicate program progress to immediate supervisor.
• Assist supervisor with on-site administration of program and act as supervisor in his/her absence.
• Assist with developing, supervising and evaluating programs and facility/center.
• May be required to perform CPR, First Aid and Basic Water Rescue as deemed necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Recreation Leader

• Knowledge of appropriate sport rules and regulations
• Knowledge of children's recreation games and activities
• Knowledge of field layout and standards and required equipment
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, including coaches, teams, players, parents, spectators, and other employees
• Ability to function in a high-energy environment and provide quality customer service to clients of all Recreation Division programs
• Ability to conduct all games, matches, and activities according to prescribed rules and regulations.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment as a student; and some experience or program specific knowledge in the assigned activity.
• Typical experience would include some experience as a participant, coach, official, or advisor in the assigned activity.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license is highly desirable, but not required.
• When assigned as a Camp Counselor, you must obtain Basic First Aid certification and CPR (adult, child and infant) and Basic Water Rescue certification within 60 days of hiring.
• When assigned to the Aquatic Center, must possess food handler's certification, valid Basic First Aid certification and CPR (adult, child and infant). Basic Water Rescue certification is highly desirable.

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Recreation Crew Leader

• Knowledge of recreation activities, sports and services, and recreation facilities/centers
• Knowledge of appropriate policy and operating procedures pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility
• Knowledge of effective supervisory skills
• Ability to supervise employees and effectively interact with the public and subordinate staff, including volunteers
• Ability to function in a high energy environment and provide quality customer service to participants of all Recreation Division programs
• Ability to communicate program or activity progress to supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment as a student.
• Typical experience would include a minimum of one year of experience in assigned area of responsibility with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license is highly desirable, but not required.  
• When assigned as a Camp Counselor, you must obtain Basic First Aid certification and CPR (adult, child and infant) and Basic Water Rescue certification within 60 days of hiring.
• Must possess same certificates required of employees supervised.

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You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process: An oral board interview will be administered.   If selected for interview, you will be contacted by the Recreation Department.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. This position is open until filled and may close at any time with little or no notice.

Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references (if applicable)
• Passing a city paid fingerprinting criminal conviction check (applicants 18 years and older)
• Passing a TB test and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

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