RECREATION LEADER III (Hourly)

Salary: $17.95 - $21.84 Hourly

Location : National City, CA

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 25-67

Department: Community Services

Opening Date: 03/19/2025

Description

THE 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:

THE JOB:

Under direction, to organize, coordinate, and conduct the activities of an assigned major function or phase of the recreation program; act in a liaison capacity between recreation staff and the public; and perform related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

Organizes, coordinates, and conducts the work of playground and recreation centers, competitive sports, and arts and crafts; assists in planning, organizing, and directing recreation centers and summer playgrounds; prepares publicity; maintains necessary records of activities; conducts special adult programs at recreation centers; investigates special recreation problems and makes recommendations for actions; performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: enrollment in an accredited junior college, college, or university preferred; two (2) years of experience in the leading of organized recreation activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: The principles and techniques of planning group recreational activities; sports, crafts, games, and group activities; good physical condition.

ABILITY TO: Maintain discipline among children engaged in play; prepare and deliver talks; establish and maintain effective relations with the public; 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.

Not Applicable.

01

The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire must also be described, in detail, on the "Work Experience" section of your employment application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your responses to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

02

Are you currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited junior college, college, or university?

Yes

No

03

How many years of experience do you have leading of organized recreation activities?

0 to 1 year

2 to 3 years

3 or more years

04

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)The City of National City's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email box on a timely basis, etc.2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

Yes

No

Required Question