Recreation Leader I (Part-time Regular) chez City of West Hollywood, CA

About the Department

Why WeHo

The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique coalition of people including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer activists), older adults, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic, arts, and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation and is home to iconic places such as the Rainbow District, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment – and is proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.
  
How We Serve
The Recreation Services Division offers a variety of activities, sports, excursions, and aquatic programming for all ages.  Activities and programs are offered at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center, Plummer Park, and Kings Road Park.

The Division’s goal is to provide quality leisure service experiences to all residents and guests in a fun, safe environment at an affordable cost to strengthen our community image and sense of place, promote health and wellness, increase cultural unity, and support economic development.
  
What You'll Contribute
The City of West Hollywood is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate recreation professional to join our team as a Recreation Leader I!  The Recreation Leader I is responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of recreational programs, including special events, community activities, and seasonal programs.

As a Recreation Leader I, you will teach classes and facilitate activities, develop promotional or marketing materials for recreation programs, coordinate the rental of facilities, monitor park facilities and enforce rules and regulations, meet with citizens and community organizations to provide program information, maintain and order program supplies, perform customer service including responding to phone calls, emails, registering guests for activities, collecting fees, and complete a variety of reports.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Have current or recent experience assisting in the oversight, instruction, and execution of recreation/education type programs and activities.
• Have experience preparing and monitoring program budgets.
• Have experience in facility management including coordinating rentals, setting up and breaking down events, distributing equipment, and collecting fees.
• Be comfortable interpreting and enforcing facility and program rules and regulations.
• Be a strong communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with members of the public, community groups, and staff.
• Be an excellent writer to complete various administrative reports and correspondences.
• Demonstrate a collaborative attitude and emotional maturity to understand different perspectives and mediate conflict.
• Be creative in using programs like social media and Canva to promote events and programming.
• Have experience with registration/reservation and point of sale (POS) software such as ACTIVENet and Class or similar programs.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays, evenings, and weekends.

Note: There is currently one (1) half-time regular vacancy. Employees in this classification work an average of 20 hours per week. This position is represented by the West Hollywood Municipal Employees (WEHOME) MOU. Employment benefits are prorated based on FTE. The City's Recreation Services Division operates Sunday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Work locations include: West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) and Plummer Park. 

For full position details, please click the job description: Recreation Leader I (Part-time Regular).

This position is not eligible for telework.

Reports to: Recreation Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (desirable)
• One year of coursework from college or technical school desired; and,
• One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certification (desirable)