Senior Recreation Leader - Mcclellan Ranch Preserve

Description

This recruitment is open until filled and subject to close at any time.

Do you have a passion for nature that you love to share? Are you interested in creating a positive day camp experience with nature or science-based adventures? The Cupertino Parks and Recreation department is recruiting active and motivated part-time Senior Recreation Leaders to plan and lead summer activities at McClellan Ranch Preserve.

Under limited supervision, the Senior Recreation Leader assists the Recreation Coordinator in planning, organizing, supervising, and leading recreational activities and other related work as required. The Senior Recreation Leader is assigned to the Cupertino Parks and Recreation department and represents the City before the general public. This position emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and customer service.

Class Characteristics

This classification differs from that of Recreation Leader which is an entry level position. Senior Recreation Leaders are responsible for mentoring and supervising volunteers. Senior Recreation Leaders must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class and have the knowledge, skills, and experience which meet the qualifications.

This is a part-time, at-will, and non-benefited position limited to no more than 995 hours per fiscal year.

Important Dates:

Mandatory Training June 10 - June 17. This is a paid training.

Mandatory workday July 4.

Summer programs run June 17 - August 10.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direct or general direction from the Recreation Coordinator and Staff Assistants. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Essential Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Engage youth in a variety of positive, fun, and age-appropriate activities. Typical activities include, but are not limited to: arts, crafts, science experiments, nature walks, games, and supervising campers during guest presentations.

• Supervise program participants, with an emphasis on education and safety.

• Enthusiastically help participants explore, make friends, and have fun.

• Maintain equipment and facility to ensure a safe work environment.

• Communicate positively and appropriately with participants, parents, volunteers, and co-workers.

• Support fellow Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders in creating a positive day camp experience for every participant.

• Assist with supervising volunteers, modeling professional behavior and a positive attitude.

• Set-up, clean-up, and preparation of materials as directed.

• Attend staff meetings and respect departmental policies and procedures.

• Answer questions and field complaints from customers and refer them to appropriate staff.

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Youth games, science experiments, crafts, other interactive activities as well as nature and or science.

• Safety precautions as they relate to youth and teens.

• Experience working with special needs youth and teens is highly desirable.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Manage time effectively, show initiative, and work independently.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with teammates, parents, volunteers, and other members of the community.

• Learn policies and procedures applicable to the operation of the City.

• Work with a diverse population in a tactful and effective manner.

• Work and communicate effectively in a team setting.

• Transport self to and from work.

Education and Experience

• 500 hours of relevant work experience required. One year of related college courses desired. Examples of relevant work experience include recreation camps, youth/teen programs, daycare settings, or afterschool programs.

• Customer service experience is a plus.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old by June 6, 2024.

Licenses and Certificates

• Current CPR and First Aid certification desirable (CPR and First Aid certification and re-certification will be offered to new employees).

Supplemental Information

Important Dates:

Mandatory Training June 10 - June 17. This is a paid training.

Mandatory workday July 4.

Summer programs run June 17 - August 10.

Nature/Science Summer Program:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at McClellan Ranch Preserve.

Work schedules can be flexible. Additional hours as needed.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, jump, run, twist and reach, and lift and carry weight of 25 pounds or less while coordinating and or/ supervising recreation activities.

Application and Selection Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resource. This recruitment is open until filled and subject to close at any time. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.cupertino.org/jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.