Recreation Leader I

Job Description:

Recreation Leader I

Description

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall budget of approximately $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services, including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors and residents with disabilities. Program activities include homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events and more.

THE POSITION

The City of Culver City is accepting online applications for Recreation Leader I, in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

*Please note the job posting will remain continuously open for applicants to apply*

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Under close supervision, assists with facilitation of youth programs such as seasonal camps and after-school programs, leads and oversees recreation activities at a playground or other recreation facility, and encourages participants' interest in arts, games, sports, dance, crafts, table games, and special events.
• Exercises responsibility for the issuance, care, and use of recreation supplies and equipment.
• Maintains control at the location to which assigned.
• Under close supervision, prepares the recreational facility for sports games including lining fields, keeping scores, maintaining statistics, and officiating on occasion.
• Assists in the operation of leagues, tournaments, meets, and the daily programmed activities at the recreation facility.
• Collects money for concessions.
• Keeps the facility in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring supplies are adequately stocked.
• Set up and breakdown of rooms scheduled for meetings and/or recreational activities and events in a timely manner.
• Performs related duties as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Part -time hours working approximately up to 28 hours a week. Schedules will vary depending on the needs of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the knowledge, skill and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability would be:

Candidates must be at least fifteen years of age and possess a valid work permit, as applicable.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE(S):

Candidate will be required to possess certifications in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within one (1) month of employment.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Suitability for the position will be evaluated by an application review. This evaluation will be qualifying, i.e., it will determine who will be invited to the *Oral Appraisal Interview.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

There are no benefits associated with this position other than those required by law.

Salary:

$16.50 - $18.19 Hourly