Vacancy expired!
This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.
The City of Modesto is currently recruiting for Recreation Leaders to join our team. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens. As a department, we take our work seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously. We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.
We are looking for someone who is personable, can react quickly and has a passion for giving back to their community. This position will be responsible to plan, organize and conduct activities for program participants of City sponsored recreational programs such as adult and youth recreation activities, special events, and camps. This position also provides staff assistance as directed.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
Vacancies can be at various City locations. Recreation Leaders are typically used in the following programs:
Aquatics Programs
Day Camp Program
Neighborhood Center at Marshall Park
Maddux Youth Center Facility
Multi-Purpose Facilities (locations vary)
Park Programs
Portable Parties
Senior Center Facility
Sports Programs
Application Process:
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department.
The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up interviews.
Tentative Testing Schedule:
Applications received by 5:00 pm on January 31, 2019 will be invited to panel interview to be conducted in February 27, 2019.
Applications received by 5:00 pm on February 28, 2019 will be invited to panel interview to be conducted in March 27, 2019.
Applications received by 5:00 pm on March 31, 2019 will be invited to panel interview to be conducted in April 24, 2019.
Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City.
Essential Functions:
Plan, organize and conduct recreational program goals.
Supervise recreation program participants while guiding participants in leisure and social activities.
Exercise proper program safety practices and procedures while carrying out recreational program goals.
Open and secure various facilities as assigned.
Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
Depending on assignment, maintain water chemistry for wading pools.
Marginal Functions:
Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Practices and techniques to achieve favorable public relations and appearance that projects a positive image.
CPR and First aid methods and procedures.
Practices and techniques to achieve group cooperation in recreational programs.
Light custodial maintenance techniques.
Ability to:
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
Think clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies.
Work various shifts including days, evenings, weekend and holidays as assigned.
Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities.
Prepare reports and records.
Lift and carry heavy objects.
Run forward, backward and laterally.
Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of education and experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Volunteer or paid work experience with children, teens, seniors and/or disabled individuals is desirable.
Training:
Ability to read and write at a level necessary for acceptable job performance, including the ability to follow and to interpret written instructions and to perform basic arithmetic.
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.
Additional Requirements:
Depending on assignment, must be a minimum of 16 to 18 years of age.
May require some holiday and evening work assignments.
NOTE: If hired, you will be required to be fingerprinted at time of appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City's policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to:
â¢an offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation).
â¢or an offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting or conspiracy).
â¢or a felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years.
City application required for consideration. Apply online at http://modestogov.com/345/Job-Listings.
