Recreation Leader (Part-time up to 19 hours per week)

Open continuously and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for the week of December 2nd. Apply today!
 
The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Service Department is currently seeking a part-time Recreation Leader to provide a variety of recreational duties including special event setup, front desk coverage, facility reservations and supply inventory in the Jackie Robinson Community Center. The Jackie Robinson Center addresses all community needs. Most Human Services provided by the City are conducted through this Center. This position works up to 19 hours per week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
 
The ideal candidate will have prior recreation experience that includes heavy public contact, field trips, special events, and work with community-based organizations, youth, teens, and seniors.  This position serves a vital role for patrons visiting the park and/or community center. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 
This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for recreation programming and the desire to serve others.

Jackie Robinson Community Center Hours of Operation:

• Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Saturday- Sunday, closed. Only open for facility reservation permits and special events. 

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the Job description. 
 

• Provides information concerning facility reservations, current and upcoming class programming, youth sports, special events, and community service programs.
• Provides front desk coverage duties to assist park and/or community center patrons in accessing recreation programs.
• Performs general office work, such as filing, record keeping, processing payments and typing. Responds to inquiries over the phone and in person. 
• Sets up room, tables, and chairs for meetings, classes, facility reservations, and events.
• Maintains all supplies in good order.
• Assists in planning and conducting recreation programming; determining and arranging for supplies, equipment, and facilities needed for various programs and activities. 
• Schedules, setting up, and supervising of the facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Adaptability responds positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Attention to Detail focuses on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Customer Focus attends to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Handling Conflict manages interpersonally strained situations.
• Leveraging Technology applies technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oral Communication engages effectively in dialogue.
• Self-management shows personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Writing communicates effectively in writing.
• Have physical strength and agility to lift, carry, and pull 50 pounds on a regular basis; bend and twist in all directions and squeeze with hands and arms.

Education and Experience:

• 50 hours of experience as a volunteer and/or paid leader in recreation, physical education, or related field are required.
• 200 hours as a paid leader in recreation, physical education, or related field is highly desired. 
• Current enrollment in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field is desirable.
• Have physical strength and agility to lift, carry, and pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.