Recreation Leader I-III (Senior Center)

Do you have a passion to help others? Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of our seniors and older adults? If so, the City of Healdsburg invites you to join the Community Services team as a Recreation Leader I-III within the Senior Center!

This position is public facing and responsible for providing exceptional customer service to the Healdsburg Senior Center. Daily operations include, but are not limited to creating a welcoming environment for guests at the front desk, opening and closing procedures, data entry, minor cash handling, class and program registration, content creation, and assisting in special events. The ideal candidate is proficient with the full Microsoft Office Suite, is comfortable learning new systems and technology, and thrives in a busy, fast paced environment.

Apply today to be part of a rewarding experience of enriching the lives of older active adults through fun activities, meals, and daily socialization!

Recreation Leaders earn a salary range of $17.24 - $21.00 per hour. This a non-benefited, part-time position, 15-20 hours/week, no more than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Weekend and evening shifts may be required depending on events calendar.

Applications will be reviewed weekly. Interviews may be scheduled at any time until the position has been filled. This recruitment may be closed at any time, without notice. Prompt application is encouraged.

Recreation Leader I-III Position Description:
Under general direction provides support to recreation programming and facility staff in the operations of assigned recreation facility(ies) and programs The Recreation Leader works under direction from a Recreation Coordinator. Work assignments also may be made by higher-level recreation classifications.

Examples of Duties:

Employees in this classification may not perform all of the duties listed below. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist general public in a variety of recreation programs
• Answer phones and questions from the public regarding recreation programs and facilities
• Process registration forms; take payments and complete receipts
• Provide support to recreation program coordination staff
• Ensure compliance with applicable City and County laws and ordinances, and City policies and procedures
• Performs related work as assigned.

In addition to the above duties, tasks within an assigned department may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Complete daily logs of recreation center activities; monitor room set-up and routine maintenance of facilities during evening and weekend hours
• Keep accurate records of attendance at recreation programs or events
• Assist in the promotion of recreation activities through a wide variety of promotional media
• Assist in setting up and taking down furniture and equipment
• Collect and record daily revenues; perform related duties as assigned
• Assist in coordination of maintenance and custodial activities.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles
• Problem solving skills
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Computer applications; MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Internet
• Standard office practices and procedures
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Follow written and oral directions
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Monitor observance of laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and safety and health standards
• Apply common sense and good judgment to difficult or unusual situations
• Exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with people
• Work effectively with a minimum of direct supervision
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform basic arithmetic
• Operate a computer terminal.

Licenses and Certificates:Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license during the course of employment.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and abilities outlined above is:

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelve grade and sufficient work experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities described above.
• Supplemental college level coursework in recreation, physical education, public administration or closely related field is highly desirable.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Incumbents must be willing to work a flexible schedule, depending on program needs, including working evenings, weekends and holidays. Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Lift up to 40 pounds.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Recreation Leaders must be certified free from communicable tuberculosis according to California State Law and provide the City of Healdsburg proof of examination within the past two years. Proof of recertification is required on a four-year cycle.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.24 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person