Description

RECREATION LEADER IV (Summer Camp)

$21.90 per Hour

Work up to 28 hours per week

Seasonal position (Part-Time/Temporary)

Season starts 06/02/2025; Season ends 08/31/2025

Open Until Filled

The Parks and Recreation Department oversees Parks and Programs, REACH, Senior Services, Contract Classes, Media and Communications, Special Events, Transportation, and the Pico Rivera Golf Course.

The amenities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department are enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The amenities include 100 acres of parks and open spaces, swimming pool, athletic fields, walking paths, Senior Center, and batting cages.

The Position

Under the direction of the supervisor and management staff, Recreation Leader IV are responsible for providing the onsite administrative and supervisory duties. Incumbents in this position may also be expected to perform lower-level recreation leader duties and assist in the training of less experienced personnel.

This position will be required to work varied shifts between 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and must be available to work early mornings, late evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on department needs.

Essential Duties

Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by employees in this classification. Functions may be added, modified or removed to meet the needs of the City:

• Lead assigned hourly recreation staff.
• Plan, lead and supervise day camp activities, and the use of City equipment and facilities.
• Plan and coordinate weekly activities and field trips with Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of program supplies.
• Clean and organize camp site on a weekly basis.
• Prepare weekly parent activity schedules and field trip reminders.
• Ensure staff are implementing activities as scheduled and providing appropriate supervision of participants.
• Ensure safe and orderly environment for program staff and participants during program operation.
• Respond to parents and general public with concerns about programs and services.
• Assist Supervisor with specials projects and related duties as assigned.
• Interpret, explain and reinforce departmental policies, enforce safety rules, and provide quality customer service.
• Display strong and professional customer service skills.
• Perform maintenance duties and other required duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work varied shifts including Monday through Friday, between 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
• Must be available to work early mornings, late evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available to attend in service training and camp meeting on June 12 and June 13.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand community values, traditions, hierarchy structures and roles.
• Ability to use communication as a management tool supporting the department's mission and strategic plan.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Ability to motivate assigned staff to become leaders and agents of change.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Display a commitment to the recreation profession.
• Ability to speak Spanish is desired.
  
  

Additionally, Applicants Must Have The Ability To

• Applicant must have a general operating knowledge of a personal computer, calculator and other office machines necessary to carry out assigned duties.
• Handle challenging customer service situations and provide positive participant experiences.
• Establish and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including peers, the public, other City Staff and participants.
  
  

Experience and Education

• Applicants must submit a copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with application materials.
• Two (2) years college course work in recreation or a related field is desired.
• Applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years of recreation experience working with the public; leadership experience is desired.
  
  

Year(s) of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis (To ensure full credit for work experience, indicate number of hours worked per week.)

Physical, Mental And Environmental Working Conditions

The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and/or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors. Will also be working in outdoor area and may be exposed to loud noises and extreme weather conditions.

Licenses and Certifications

• Candidates must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License* throughout the course of employment and/or California Identification Card. (*City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program)
• Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement), if applicable.
• Candidates must possess and maintain, at time of hire, a current American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Community First Aid and Safety certifications (online certifications will not be accepted). (rev. 05.28.2024)
  
  

Veteran's credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).

TESTING

Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examination) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary. We will keep our applicants posted as we progress in the recruitment process.

FINAL FILING DATE: This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close without prior notice. Selection of applicants will be on a first come, first served basis. As employment applications are received, they will be immediately reviewed.

SELECTION PROCESS

All application materials must be submitted online prior to the final filing date. Based on a review of application materials, the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of, the required application materials (such as a copy of high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. All statements made on the application are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at [email protected]

Employees in this position are regularly scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week and are not eligible for inclusion in the regular, permanent employment service of the City and do not receive medical benefits. Such employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and are classified as at-will employees.

Physical/Background Check

Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense. Not applicable for Promotion.

At-will Classification

Members in this job classification are considered union represented at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Emergency Disaster Worker

City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: [email protected].

City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660

Part-Time Represented - This classification is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local (SEIU) 721. (Membership optional)

Retirement - Hourly employees will be enrolled in the Nationwide 401(a) Plan.

The City of Pico Rivera does not participate in the Social Security system.

Holidays - The City agrees to designate up to 6 paid holidays for represented part-time hourly workers with some exceptions, per memorandum of understanding.

Sick Leave - 40 hours under the California Paid Sick Leave Law for employees working for at least 30 days within a year and satisfying a 90-day employment period.

Leave Time - Entitled to accrue leave time beginning on first day of work.

Credit Union - Credit Union membership is available.

The City of Pico Rivera is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

01

Do you meet the minimum age requirement?

• Yes
• No
  

02

From the choices listed below, select the statement that best describes your recreation experience working with child supervision:

• No recreation experience working with child supervision.
• Less than 1 year of recreation experience working with child supervision.
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years of recreation experience working with child supervision.
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years of recreation experience working with child supervision.
• 3 or more years of recreation experience working with child supervision.
  
  

03

Are you willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs?

• Yes
• No
  

04

Day camp planning, preparation and training is tentatively scheduled to take place on the following dates: June 12 and June 13. What hours are you available on the dates noted above? Please specify hours for each of the following days: For example: June 12, available 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., June 13, available 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., Available both days, Not available

05

Please provide the hours you are available to work for each day of the week. For example: Monday- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday- 1:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Thursday- All Day Saturday- All Day Sunday- Not Available

06

Ideally, your availability should span from 06/02/2025 through 08/31/2025. How long is the availability you have indicated above (question # 5) good for?

07

Are you available to work a varied shift including early morning, mid day and night?

• Yes
• No
  

08

Please list all commitments that would impact your availability during the summer season (06/01/2025 through 08/31/2025).

09

Briefly describe your years of recreation experience working with children and working with the public, including any leadership experience. (Type N/A if no experience)

10

From the choices listed below, select certifications you currently possess. (check all that apply)

• AHA or ARC- Community First Aid and Safety
• AHA or ARC- CPR for Infant
• AHA or ARC- CPR for Child
• AHA or ARC- CPR for Adult
• AHA or ARC- Automatic External Defibrillator
• None at this time, but will obtain within 30 days of hire if offered the position.
• None at this time, and DECLINE to obtain certification(s).
  
  

11

Disclosure Authorization and Release

I hereby authorize any former employer, its employees and representatives, or any person listed as a reference, to provide any and all information they deem appropriate regarding my employment and job performance to the City of Pico Rivera, its employees, representatives, and/or agents. This information may be provided either verbally or in writing. In addition to authorizing the release of any information regarding my employment, I hereby fully waive any rights or claims I have or may have against any former employer, its employees and representatives, educational institutions, or any person listed as a reference from any and all liability, claims, or damages that may directly or indirectly result from the use, disclosure, or release of such information by any person or party, whether such information is favorable or unfavorable to me.

I certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete and I authorize investigation of all matters herein contained. I agree and understand that any misrepresentation or omission of a material fact may be justification for rejection of my application, refusal of employment, removal of my name from the eligibility list, and/or dismissal from employment with the City of Pico Rivera. I agree to undergo a physical examination and drug screen by a City-appointed physician and fully understand that employment is contingent upon meeting the City's physical requirements.

(Print your name and date)

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Employer City of Pico Rivera

Address 6615 Passons Blvd

Pico Rivera, California, 90660

Phone (562) 801-4949

(562) 801-4299

Website http://www.pico-rivera..org