Recreation Leader/Event Staff

Salary: $17.50 - $19.75 Hourly
Location : La Habra, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 00423
Department: Community Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 4/5/:30 PM Pacific

Description
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without notice.

The City of La Habra is recruiting to fill the position of Recreation Leader (Event Staff/Park Attendant) in the Community Services Department. The Recreation Leader (Event Staff/Park Attendant) will work approximately 20 hours per week at various locations within the operations of the Community Services Department and Children's Museum.

ABOUT THE DIVISION:
The Recreation Division oversees special events, trips and tours, youth and adult classes, day camp, aquatics, sport facilities, facility reservations, senior programs, teen programs, and supervision of 15 parks, the skateboard park, and two splash pads. We also manage three social media platforms; work very closely with the school districts, business community and non-profit organizations. We pride ourselves by delivering quality programs and great customer service.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, implements a variety of Community Services programs, events, and oversees buildings and parks during rentals; keeps assigned areas of buildings and grounds clean and safe. Additionally, will implement a variety of activities for youth, family, and senior programs, and events. Implements daily schedule or activities and follows all day program/event procedures to create a fun and safe environment. May be assigned to work additional city events at supervisor's discretion. This position will be required to work the City of La Habra's Annual 4th of July Event, Spring Family Eggstravaganza, New Year's Noon, and the La Habra Tamale Festival, including some days post and prior to the event. This position will be required to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

SUMMER HIRING JOB FAIR:
Qualified Candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process which will consist of an oral panel interview. The interview will take place at the Summer Hiring Job Fair which is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and will take place at City Hall, 110 E. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631. Applicants must be age 18 or older to apply.

Candidates may be offered year-round employment dependent upon availability and/or departmental programming needs.

Examples of Duties

(Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Provides supervision of users during rentals.
• Performs and inspects facilities for safety and cleanliness.
• Provides information and assistance to customers.
• Identifies damage to floorings, ceilings, tables, and chairs.
• Supervises the actions of all event/program participants.
• Insures that safety precautions are observed.
• Administers emergency First Aid and CPR when needed.
• Provides feedback on participants behavior to parents and supervisors as necessary.
• Uses proper disciplinary techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Maintains cleanliness of the facilities throughout the day.
• Opens and closes facility as scheduled; including but not limited to checking the facility for safety precautions, setting up tables and chairs in the morning, putting tables and chairs away at night and ensuring the facility is locked.
• Oversees the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Serves as a mentor to teen leaders.
• Provides excellent customer service and general information to the public.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings/development.
• Reports and files incident reports in a timely manner.
• Opens and closes city facilities and parks.
• Assists with special events including, but not limited to: Kid's Night Out, Concerts In the Park, National Night Out, Cool Cops, Itty Bitty Camp, Love La Habra, KaBOOM., La Habra Races, Red Ribbon Week, and Veterans Day.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Hazards and safety precautions.
• Methods and techniques used in recreation.
• First aid.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Safe lifting techniques.
• Safe work practice and procedures.

Ability to:

• Organize, direct, and lead groups of participants.
• Plan and implement recreational activities and generate enthusiasm among participants.
• Maintain good working relations with staff and citizens.
• Resolve minor disciplinary problems and maintain order.
• Give and follow instructions.
• Keep clear and accurate reports.
• Supervise the use of facilities, materials, equipment, and supplies in programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to the Community and maintain effective working relationships with persons of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Operate a cash register, modern office equipment, including computer equipment, Microsoft Office applications, word processing, spreadsheet and graphics software, fax, and copiers.

Supplemental Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience working with the public is required. Experience and/or education working with children are highly desirable.

Must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply. Bilingual is highly desirable.

College classes in recreation education, recreation leadership and/or child development are highly desirable. Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of insurance.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:

• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Climb, balance, bend, twist and reach.
• Feel, talk and hear (normal range in normal office environment, corrected or uncorrected).
• Lift, carry, push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Work under time pressures such as frequent "rush" jobs, urgent deadlines etc.
• Work under distractions such as telephone calls, emails and other disturbances.
• Perform repetitive activities (calculating, keyboarding and writing).

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Recreation workers are employed in a variety of settings, including recreation centers, parks, summer camps, local summer schools, splash pads, and residential care facilities. Many workers spend much of their time being physically active in the outdoors. Outdoor field environment; exposure to traffic, noise, dust, fumes and inclement weather conditions. Travel from site to site. The employee is occasionally required to encounter unpleasant social situations (i.e. dealing with irate or disturbed individuals).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

The City of La Habra is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at Completed applications will be accepted until filled. This position may close at any time, so please apply immediately. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview. Interviews will take place at the Summer Hiring Job Fair which is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The final candidates must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.

If any accommodation is needed during the interview, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation.

This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied.

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