Mobile Recreation Lead ($24.33/hour - $32.83/hour)

Job Description:

Mobile Recreation Lead ($24.33/hour - $32.83/hour)

Description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Hayward Area Recreation District - Hayward, CA

Position Type: Hourly

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $24.33 - $32.83 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Category: Recreation

Do you enjoy being outdoors and playing sports? Hayward Area Recreation and Park District's Mobile Recreation program is seeking a Mobile Recreation Lead to join our team! Our Mobile Recreation Program brings exciting activites to our parks throughout the district including our Mobile Rock Wall, Skatepark Takeovers and many others.

Come make a difference in our community and join our amazing team!

Here are details about the position:

• Hourly Rate: $24.33/hour - $32.83/hour
• Work schedule: Up to 18 hours/week. Schedule may vary depending on program needs, Both Weekend and Weekday availability is required.
• Part-Time, Year-Round, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
• Work Location: Mutiple Parks within the District
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

We will review applications as they are received. This posting may close at any time.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II, the Mobile Recreation Lead will provide instruction with assistance from Program Aides to youths of all ages at various sites and parks throughout the District. The position will adhere to mobile recreation curriculum which includes traditional recreation activities and sports, extreme sports and lawn games. Activities for these types of visits will include traditional and nontraditional recreation/sports games. Such extreme sports will include rock climbing wall, skateboards, skate ramps, BMX bikes and scooters. This position will require work in the mornings, evenings, and weekends.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for leading programming duties but may also perform general duties to assist in mobile recreation programming. This class can be distinguished from the class of Program Aide because incumbents in this class have program/curriculum lesson planning and scheduling responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Create lesson plans for all types of Mobile recreation programming
• Conduct programming for youth as part of the mobile recreation programming
• Ensure the safety and proper technique of participants while in the program
• Follow an age-appropriate curriculum for participants
• Assist in completion of required reports or any necessary paperwork
• Encourage skill development and self-confidence through progression of skills
• Provide a high-level of customer service to parents and participants
• Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of participants
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers
• Attends job specific trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are primarily performed outdoors at various District locations. The setting includes various weather conditions, including heat and sunshine. Incumbents must wear an appropriate uniform with identification and protective equipment. Specialized aspects of the work environment may also include high noise levels, working with participants who are using potentially dangerous recreation/sports equipment and in environments that will require supervision. Incumbents may be assigned an irregular working schedule including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays and may have to travel between various locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, by telephone, by PA system and by radio, and to speak loudly in a noisy setting; vision adequate to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance, bodily movement adequate to frequently sit, stand, walk, run, jump, climb, reach, turn, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, and push/pull; ability to raise arms above shoulder height; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate office machines and equipment; strength and endurance to perform lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Ability and Skill to:

• At least 18 years of age
• Must be able to possibly work mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Possess or obtain by date of employment valid certification in CPR and First Aid
• Attend orientation training
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Knowledge of:

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to drive a truck and pull a small mobile recreation trailer
• Ability to create and maintain an exciting atmosphere
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal with the public effectively
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to follow all safety protocols for proper operation of equipment

Education/Experience/Training:

• High School Diploma
• Some previous experience with outdoor recreation is desirable.
• Must possess current certificates for CPR & First Aid, or the ability to get upon employment. and must maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of continued employment

Special Requirements:

• Provide proof of negative TB Skin Test
• Any offer of employment to an adult employee who will have direct contact with minors is conditional upon a satisfactory fingerprint clearance and background check (DOJ)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License
  

Salary:

$24.33 - $32.83 Hourly