Recreation Program Leader

1 month ago

Lancaster, United States City of Lancaster Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


Position: Recreation Program Leader – Special Classes Department: Various Classification: Temporary

Salary: Range: $17.60 – $20.37/hour

Non - Exempt – Overtime Eligible


*This position is evergreen and always accepting applications.*


Job Summary:

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and conducts a program of recreational activities at a park, or community center, large facility, or specialized program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events.
  • Prepare fields, picnic shelters, open spaces for recreational use
  • Assists in conducting and monitoring recreational program activities within one or more assigned program areas
  • Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed
  • General supervision of activities and grounds at various City facilities.
  • Provide the highest level of customer service to both external and internal groups
  • Create a pleasant environment by ensuring park safety
  • Assists with special events, as needed
  • Adhere to City policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

Required Skills:
  • Ability to plan, organize and implement youth and adult recreation programs
  • Write reports and evaluations
  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public

Education and Experience:
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.


Core Competencies:
  • Problem-Solving - Analytically and logically evaluating information
  • Learning Agility- Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
  • Handling Stress - Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
  • Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
  • Safety Focus - Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
  • Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
  • Informing - Proactively obtaining and sharing information
  • Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
  • Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  • Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximized organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

  1. Put people first.
  2. Be visionary.
  3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
  4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
  5. Be Creative.
  6. Always Improving.
  7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
  • Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
  • To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
  • Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
  • Operate Equipment (none)
  • Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

  • Analyze (continuous)
  • Computations (frequent)
  • Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
  • Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
  • Interruptions (frequent)
  • Maintain Possible Public Relations (continuous)
  • Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.


Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

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