RECREATION LEADER II ( Part-Time)

About the DepartmentTHE CITY:  
National City’s multicultural population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods, and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.”  National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, the US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, the international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov  

THE JOB:

Under direction, to perform assigned tasks in professional recreation work involved in organizing and conducting a wide variety of City-sponsored activities at an assigned playground or recreational area; and perform related duties as required.

 

 

Position Duties

Assists in planning; organizes and conducts groups or classes in music, dance, dramatics, arts and crafts, team and individual sports, and various other social and recreational programs; provides leadership in athletic activities; directs and maintains discipline in indoor and outdoor play areas; may prepare publicity news releases; may conduct City-wide special events; observes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of recreation participants and spectators; renders first aid in cases of minor injury; chaperones groups at dances; maintains records and assists in submission of reports; performs other duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.  Enrollment in an accredited junior college, college, or university is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: The rules and skills involved in recreational activities; objectives and methods of recreation programs; methods of enlisting the support, interest, and participation of children and adults; good physical condition.

ABILITY TO: Present written and oral reports; work cooperatively with others.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment.