Senior Recreation Leader - Palm Desert, CA

DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, leads, assigns, schedules, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing support to recreation activities, leisure programs, services, activities, or functions; participation in the creation of activity schedules and leads, te ...

Job description

DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, leads, assigns, schedules, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing support to recreation activities, leisure programs, services, activities, or functions; participation in the creation of activity schedules and leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities; continuously supervises and monitors participants to ensure their safety and well-being; performs a variety of clerical duties in support of program operations; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over lower level program support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is the advanced-journey level classification in the Recreation Leader series responsible for the more difficult work assigned to the series and for providing technical and functional direction over lower-level Recreation Leaders. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, 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.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

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.

• Provides technical and functional direction to assigned Recreation Leaders; reviews and controls quality of work.
• Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns work in consultation with supervisory staff; coordinates, schedules, and oversees activities; instructs staff in work procedures.
• Trains employees in work methods, quality standards, and relevant safety precautions.
• Leads, teaches, and conducts diversified recreation activities at various recreational facilities, including parks, schools, and the recreation center.
• Supervises and schedules established programs of recreational activities for children, teens, and adults.
• Provides assistance to supervisory staff in the day to day oversight of assigned recreational activities; receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons; determines issues and resolves, or refers to supervisor as appropriate; listens and responds to patrons' need for assistance or information related to recreational activities.
• Follows structured curriculum and facilitates daily recreational and enrichment activities which include but are not limited to games, sports, art, music and crafts for program participants.
• Assists with the preparation and operation of recreation/sports camps or other large programs and events; provides oversight and conducts classes/activities for program participants under the guidance and direction of a Senior Recreation Leader.
• Implements and monitors District procedures with respect to participant safety.
• Resolves program issues within established guidelines; suggests program improvements.
• Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
• Transports, issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies; monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
• Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, and other routine publicity; prepares routine reports of participation and activities.
• Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
• Responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information.
• Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday and performing basic custodial duties; may assist with opening, closing, and securing buildings for events.
• Administers first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Assists in program administration work including completing forms and records, maintaining health and accident reports, attendance records, and related documents/files; maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Attends staff meetings and required training sessions
• Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desert Recreation District Perks at Work:

• Paid Vacation Time*
• Paid Sick Time
• Discounted Desert Recreation District Gym Membership ($1 for year)
• Discounted DRD Programs/Facililty Rentals (Up to 75% off)
• TicketsatWork (Discounts to theme parks, movies, concerts, sporting events, hotels, etc.)
• Candidate Referral Program
• Financial Fit (FinFit) Educational Resources
• Paid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Training