Recreation Leader III - Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. The City reserves the right to limit the applications to the first 30 qualified applicants. This recruitment may close at any time; apply immediately. The City reserves the right to use recruitment for future vacancies in other divisions for the term of the eligibility list. The City of Norwalk seeks a motivated individual to fill a part-time Recreation Leader III position in the Social Services Department's Senior Center Division. The Recreation Leader III assists full-time recreation staff as leaders in coordinating and directing various recreational programs and activities; plans and supervises the work of paid staff and volunteers; prepares reports and correspondence. This position requires working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates recreation programs, including special, social, cultural, and city-wide events. Organize, conduct and promote programs for the use of facilities at recreation centers, and provides a program for the benefit of facilities by organized groups. Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of program activities. Prepare reports and correspondence. Supervise and evaluate staff. Assist in the coordination of city-wide contract classes. Organize and coordinates the City's Therapeutic Recreation program for all age groups. Plan and provide a comprehensive schedule of activities and programs. Orders program supplies; maintain financial records. Assist in program evaluation. Perform various administrative and support duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Advanced methods, practices, and equipment used in providing and maintaining an effective recreational and special activities program; recreation planning and administration; the policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment. Ability to: Develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; supervise, assign, train, and organize children and adult activities; keep accurate records; work with people having varied socio-economic standings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; organize groups for participation. Education and/or Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include two (2) years of college coursework in recreation or related area; and two (2) years of experience, paid or volunteer, as a leader in a recreational activity. Must be at least 18 years of age or enrolled in college. Computer skills required. Depending upon assignment, possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record may be required. The ability to speak Spanish, knowledge of ActiveNet, When to Work Software, and the ability to create flyers are highly desirable. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, an incumbent is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, feel, and use repetitive motions in order to operate office equipment. Incumbents are frequently required to walk, run, sit, and talk and hear. Incumbents are very occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or reach. Incumbents perform sedentary work. Specific vision abilities required by these positions are those required to perform office machine operations. There is an occasional need to lift up to 50 pounds. Incumbents are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. SELECTION PROCESS Apply online at https://www.norwalkca.gov/departments_services/human_resources/index.php . Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Following the closing date, application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date. City appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening to comply with our Drug Free Workplace policy, and a Live Scan fingerprint check through the Department of Justice. The successful candidate will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 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. The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.