Job Details

Summer Recreation Leader

Emeryville is located at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. The City is centrally located and accessible, resting at the east landing of the Bay Bridge and bounded by Interstate freeways 80, 880, and 580. Its central location is the gateway to an extensive region that includes all major northern California cities, businesses, and universities. The City is proud of its reputation as a leader in community development, cutting edge programs, and progressive approaches to organizational issues. Emeryville has evolved from an industrial environment to a retail/technology community. The city and school district share a magnificent state-of-the-art school and community center complex, and the City is forging a new vision through its General Plan Update.

The Community Services Department is comprised of three divisions: Community Services Administration, Youth and Adult Services, and the Child Development Center. As a department, we take pride in the quality and variety of services we provide to the community and seek individuals who can contribute. The Summer Camp Recreation Leader will be a member of a dynamic team in the Youth and Adult Services Division and will be responsible for delivering creative, innovative, and enriching summer camp programs for youth in the Emeryville community.

Under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, the Summer Camp Recreation Leader leads various recreation activities for children enrolled in summer camp. They are responsible for group safety, completing activities, and following the camp schedule. Leaders must also complete required program paperwork; meet professional standards around attendance, uniform, and communication; and perform other duties as assigned. Ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will be flexible, proactive in their communication, have sound problem solving skills, and show initiative. Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledgeable of the philosophy, methods, and techniques utilized in organized recreation
• Knowledgeable of recreational and program activities suitable for clientele; age-appropriate activities and programs
• Knowledgeable of standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment
• Able to plan, organize, implement, schedule, and conduct a variety of recreation programs and activities for clients
• Able to perform physical tasks in order to demonstrate program activities
• Able to maintain a safe and healthy environment for recreation clients and staff
• Able to participate in activities and perform required physical functions of assigned program activities
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work
• Able to keep records of program attendance and develop fliers and brochures to promote activities and programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Experience working in a structured or supervised recreational program and/or college level training in Recreation, Physical Education, Education, or a related field is desirable

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California Driver's License, with a satisfactory driving record may be required
• A valid certification in CPR/AED/First Aid from the American Red Cross is required upon hire

Other Requirements:

• Must be sufficiently physically active to stand, walk, bend, reach above and below the shoulders, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended periods; work occasional long hours; and have the stamina to interact with a variety of school age children.
• Eyesight sufficient to read data, memos, spreadsheets, vouchers, and computer screens; manual dexterity to operate a personal computer, typewriter, and copier.

Compensation: Minimum to $29.93 per hour, based on experience

To Apply: Applicants must complete and submit a City of Emeryville application and supplemental questionnaire online (paper applications will not be accepted). For more information about the City of Emeryville, please visit www.emeryville.org. If you have questions about this position, please contact the Emeryville Community Center of Life (ECCL) at 510-###-####. Screening Process: This position is open continuously and applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not call to confirm receipt of your application or to check your application status. Applicant's whose backgrounds most closely match the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Prior to being hired, all candidates must pass a background check (including digital fingerprinting) and a tuberculosis screening as part of the pre-employment selection process. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: The City is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity. Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants who need special accommodations to participate in the recruitment process. Qualified individuals may receive a reasonable accommodation, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, during any phase of the recruitment process. If an accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at ...@emeryville.org as soon as knowledge of a need for an accommodation is known.