Recreation Leader III (ADULT SPORTS) in Albany, California at City of Albany (CA)
Explore Related Opportunities
Job Description
***Continuous Recruitment***
Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
ALBANY'S RECREATION LEADERS III
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIY - ADULT SPORTS
The City of Albany is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Recreation Leader III to join our Recreation and Community Services Department and help coordinate and oversee our Adult Sports programs. This position will support the successful operation of recreational sports leagues, creating positive and enjoyable experiences for participants while building community through recreation.
Adult Sports offers a variety of programs, including Pickleball on Tuesdays, Co-Ed Softball on Tuesdays, and 5V5 Co-Ed Soccer on Wednesdays. The Recreation Leader will assist with league coordination, participant communication, team and free-agent registration, game schedules, facility and equipment setup, and on-site league operations.
We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, enjoys working with adults and diverse community members, and has an interest in sports and recreation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working evenings and independently, communicating with participants and officials, resolving routine issues, and creating a welcoming and well-run league environment.
Join our team and help Albany residents get outside, stay active, and reconnect through movement, fun, and community!
Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. For a full job description, click here: Recreation Leader III.
- Plans, organizes, and implements a recreation program or service or serves as a site administrator over an assigned program; supervises all program participants, and/or all children, youth, and teens within the after-school program for assigned site.
- Leads and trains lower level and new staff.
- Coordinates day-to-day operations schedules and activities; coordinates, supervises, and schedules volunteers to run daily programs.
- Answers the more complex inquiries, provides information, and assists customers.
- Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to assigned supervisor.
- Ensures customers receive complete information about programs and activities and any applicable policies and regulations.
- Ensures department personnel policies and procedures are followed.
- Types and proofreads outgoing correspondence for accuracy, completeness, correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Monitors and supervises the activities of patrons of all ages at various sites.
- Prepares incident, accident, and monthly reports for various sites.
- Assists with the planning and supervision of city-wide events.
- Attends regular staff meetings.
- Promotes assigned recreation programs and activities; oversees the preparation of publication of a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communication regarding recreation programs and activities.
- Oversees the issuance and collection of recreation equipment and supplies to program participants; oversees the set up for various program activities.
- Prepares budgets, schedules, and reports as needed.
- Performs billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable as needed.
- Serves as liaison to supervisory staff, employees, the general public, and program participants.
- Interacts effectively and courteously with City employees and members of the public.
- Demonstrates effective leadership and instructional skills in area of responsibility.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of recreation programs and activities provided to the public.
- Ensures social media sites and websites are current and engaging.
Education and ExperienceAny combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- One year of experience working in recreation programs; completion of course work in recreation or in a related field, is preferred.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR/AED certificates.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Successful completion of background check and TB Test.
- Positions in this classification independently travel within and outside of City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Positions in this classification require a willingness and ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
For additional information about the program, click on Adult -Sports | City of Albany, CA (albanyca.gov).
- Submit your application through governmentjobs.com
- After applications are reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a department interview.
- A conditional job offer will be made and the selected applicant must undergo a California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting (LiveScan) as part of the background process, as well as a TB test.
The information listed above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@albanyca.gov..