Community Services Leader Series - Community Center

The Position :

Under general or direct supervision promotes, organizes, and leads a variety of recreational activities at a recreation center or other facility;

conducts activities within assigned groups and performs related work as required.

Applicants selected for Fullerton Community Center positions will have the exciting opportunity to deliver the highest quality customer service to a diverse group of patrons.

The Community Center acts as the front line and resource center for the Parks & Recreation Department. The Community Center houses the Fullerton Senior Club, Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton, and Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team’s indoor aquatics facility.

Duties include preparing various facilities and event spaces for recreational classes and private events, interfacing with members of the general public and responding to their various needs and requests, and developing effective communication methods to ensure the deliverance of the highest quality service and programs the City has to offer.

Staff will assist with senior programming, health & wellness programming, contract classes, and rentals. Additional responsibilities may include administrative work, data collection, and developing marketing strategies.

Hours worked per week may vary and may include evenings and weekends. Fullerton Community Center staff members will also be called upon to work various City-sponsored special events, including some holidays.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL / TEMPORARY / NON-BENEFITED POSITION LIMITED TO 1000 HOURS PER FISCAL YEAR

Knowledge of :

Methods and techniques used in the sports, playground, camping and recreational activities to be assigned; specialized functions of the area assigned and related safety precautions;

English usage and grammar; customer service techniques.

Ability to :

• Communicate effectively orally; demonstrate skills in several sports or other activities in the area to be assigned; organize and lead a group of children or adults;
• resolve minor conflicts within a group and maintain order in a recreational setting; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• learn, understand and apply applicable policies and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; read and write at the level required for successful job performance;

learn to operate a personal computer and use applicable software.

Education / Training / Experience :

Community Services Leader I - Completion of the 10th grade and some group leadership experience working with children or adults.

Community Services Leader II - Completion of the 11th grade and one season of recreational leadership experience.

Senior Community Services Leader - Graduation from high school and two seasons of recreational leadership experience.

Special Requirements :

• Valid Class C California Driver's License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment in this series.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and overtime.
• Valid and appropriate CPR certificate and a valid and appropriate first aid certificate within 60 days of appointment, issued by a source acceptable to the City and renewals as required depending on the area assigned.
• Successful passage of a Parks and Recreation Department pre-employment screening process depending on the area assigned.
• Current negative tuberculin test at time of appointment and additional tuberculin screening as required by the Parks and Recreation Department depending on the area assigned.

Other :

Bilingual ability may be preferred for some positions.

Physical Requirements :

Work is performed in a community center, day camp, and / or playground environment. Some work may be performed in an office environment and in a variety of field trip locations.

Office work requires sitting for periods of time and the use of a computer keyboard and screen. An incumbent drives a vehicle on City business, will be exposed to the elements and sits, stands, walks, kneels, crouches, twists, climbs steps and sloping surfaces, reaches, bends, crawls and grasps, and may walk or run on slippery and uneven surfaces, push, pull, drag, lift and carry supplies and program equipment weighing 50 pounds or less and lift equipment and supplies weighing 30 pounds or less from waist to overhead.

An incumbent performs emergency CPR and first aid and may be exposed to the blood and other bodily fluids of program participants.

Depending on the area assigned an incumbent may also be exposed to dust and paint / glue fumes.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the Community Services Leader must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

Community Services Leader I / II :

• Leads and teaches recreational activities such as arts and crafts, games, team sports, dancing, storytelling, puppetry, social recreation, nature activities, camping, community singing, skits and informal musical activities;
• serves as playground referee / umpire; maintains order in assigned activity group and resolves minor conflicts; provides information to the public;
• assists in planning recreational activities and organizing, promoting and directing tournaments, shows, socials, dances and exhibits;
• performs a wide variety of duties related to the Community Services program, function, events or specialty assigned; promotes the safety of all program participants;
• lifts and carries a variety of equipment and supplies related to area assigned weighing 50 pounds or less; performs emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as needed;
• maintains records of activities and participation and prepares related reports; monitors participants in an assigned functional area of a community center or other facility such as a gymnasium, auditorium, athletic field, game or crafts room, art center and museum;

assists in the set up of and participates in community-wide events; drives a vehicle on City business.

Senior Community Services Leader :

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed for Community Services Leader I / II, the Senior Community Services Leader duties and responsibilities also include :

• Organizes, plans, promotes, leads, teaches, and conducts a variety of recreational activities; organizes, directs, and leads special or diverse groups and resolves disciplinary problems among participants;
• organizes, promotes, and directs tournaments, shows, socials, dances, and exhibits; assists in scheduling activities and monitors the work of other facility / playground staff as assigned;
• supervises participants in an assigned functional area of a community center or other facility such as a gymnasium, auditorium, athletic field, game or crafts room, art center, and museum;

organizes, leads and acts as an advisor to clubs and other groups.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will remain on file for three months from the date received and are reviewed when there is a need to fill a vacancy.

After the three-month period, applicants are encouraged to re-apply for Community Services Leader Series.

All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire.

All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.

California Government Code 3100 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.

The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline.

We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens, Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future.

Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school systems, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.

We are a full-service city comprised of nine departments, that include our own city staffed Fire and Police departments. Additionally, the city oversees a general aviation airport, a library, and a variety of recreational buildings, facilities, and activities.

As a mid-sized organization providing a variety of services to both internal and external customers, employees are afforded the opportunity to perform varied work within their job classifications.

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