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Recreation Program Leader

3 months ago

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

Closing Date: Monday, September 30th, 9:00 PM [PST]

Position: Recreation Program Leader

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Hourly Range: $18.13 - $20.99

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible


Job Summary:

Under general supervision, arranges and facilitates special events and activities and controls an event from conception to clean up. The Special Events Assistant coordinates details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events, and virtual events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None


Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

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

  • Plan, coordinate and implement various types of events and activities
  • Anticipates project needs, discerns work priorities, coordinates and monitors event timelines, and ensures deadlines are met
  • Initiates, coordinates, and/or participates in all efforts to publicize event
  • Assists in the design and editing of a variety of programs and promotional materials, and works with internal partners to develop these materials
  • Identifies and maintains files on organizations with potential for utilization of City facilities
  • Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Setup and take down events
  • Work with contractors to ensure logistics for events are correct
Required Skills:
  • Knowledge of basic management skills in organizing various events
  • Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and techniques of public relations
  • Knowledge of all types of media utilization for publicizing events
  • Ability to project needs of events in order to secure all the appropriate staff
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Education and Experience:
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in a related field is desirable

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 maximize 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)

Environmental Factors:

  • Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
  • Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

  • Analyze (continuous)
  • Computations (frequent)
  • Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
  • Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
  • Interruptions (frequent)
  • Maintain Positive 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/