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The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leader Aide. Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor, assists in implementing and facilitating well-rounded programs in youth after-school programs, teen programming, day camps, sports leagues, playgroups, special events, and senior events at designated recreation facilities; and maintains a safe and enjoyable environment for recreation program participants. This position involves face-to-face leadership and considerable contact with youth aged 5 to 15 years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school-level coursework.
Age: Minimum age of 15 ½ years old, if under the age of 18, a work permit will be required before hire.
Ability to: Follow instructions and implement skills learned, exercise patience, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Knowledge of: Popular sports and games, basic concepts of playground safety, and basic concepts of effective communication with youth of all ages.
Licenses: Possession of First Aid and Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates is desirable.
SALARY AND HOURS:
$16.00 – $16.80 - $17.64 - $18.52 - $19.45 per hour. This is a part-time position with paid sick leave available. Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale. Hours will range from 5 to 15 hours per week during the academic school year and 20-25 hours per week during camp seasons. Hours are generally scheduled during the following times, with additional hours available for special events:
Youth Program
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Academic school year)
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Summer, Winter, and Spring Camp)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application at www.calopps.org. Resume required.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be screened, and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral panel interview, written exercise, department interview, or in the form of a practical demonstration of skill and ability, or any combination of these. A passing score of 70% is required to make the eligibility list. Recommendations for appointments from this list will be made to the Recreation Supervisor, under the deciding direction of the Recreation Coordinator. Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as TB screening.
Please note the City of Brisbane has a Recreation Leader position for those who qualify.
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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
