RECREATION SERVICES LEADER- (RECURRENT/HOURLY)



RECREATION SERVICES LEADER- (RECURRENT/HOURLY)

Salary

$15.50 Hourly

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Recurrent

Job Number

D8796I

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date

04/21/2021

Closing Date

4/28/2021 5:00 PM Pacific

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
 
FILING BEGINS:  April 26, 2021 AT 8:00AM (PST)
FILING CLOSES: April 28, 2021 AT 5:00pm (PST)

NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE "FILING BEGINS" DATE ABOVE

EXAM NUMBER: D8796I

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $19.61 Hourly


TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)

JOB TYPE:   RECURRENT - HOURLY 

************THIS IS SEASONAL PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT************

This position is generally limited to 18 hours a week but could work more or  less hours depending on the needs of the department. 

About You: Do you love working with people of all ages? Our Recreation Services Leaders are a key part of our recreation team.  You will assist our Recreation Staff with various organized sports, special programs and classes from aerobics to Teen Clubs. If this sounds good, keep reading!

About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 181 parks throughout Los Angeles County. We are looking for individuals to add to our team with excellent customer service skills and that love helping others. We also offer an exciting work environment with room for growth at our local parks.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinates or organizes the presentation of programs such as arts and crafts, dance, music, and theater arts; assists in the development and presentation of special recreation programs for senior citizens, youths, and people with disabilities.

Coordinates park club activities and assists in the development of park holiday programs such as Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.

Plans and coordinates playground, and community center athletic activities including tournaments, leagues and contests.

Monitors the use and care of equipment and facilities at one or more parks.

Inspects playground equipment and facilities for safety and proper operation.

Maintains or assists in maintaining safety, cleanliness, and order at park facilities; monitors activities and insures safety rules are observed.

Assists in the preparation of athletic fields for tournaments and leagues.

Assists with routine clerical duties such as the preparation of use permits and reports, fee collection and reporting, and program scheduling.

Assists in the handling of public complaints.


Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

No experience required.

Must be 16 years of age* or older at time of examination.

There will be no withholds for this examination.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS III: Moderate

Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Applicants must provide proof of age at time of appointment.  

All minors under the age of 18 must have a work permit at time of appointment.

PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION:

Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.

Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a multiple choice test weighted 100% covering Learning Potential, Responsibility, and Customer Focus.

 

TRANSFER OF TEST RESPONSES:

  • Applicants that have taken identical test questions recently for other exams will have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination.
  • This examination contains test questions that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

NOTES:

  • MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
  • Test Invitation Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add gman@hr.lacounty.gov, info@govenmentjobs.com, talencentral@shl.com, and (add your exam analyst’s email here) to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Examination notice will not be visible or available in your profile inbox for this exam. Please check your email regularly for this important test notification. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.  
  • Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Multiple choice test scores cannot be given over the telephone.
  • APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

 TEST PREPARATION
 Test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for multiple choice employment tests:

  • Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests.  An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/.  Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
  • You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html.
  • While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:


FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.  The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).  If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be use to fill RECURRENT- HOURLY  vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County.

 
Available Shift: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE: 

Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Recreation Services Leader", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button.

APPLICATIONS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, THIRD PARTY WEBSITES (IE: Indeed.com, etc.), FAX, OR IN-PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL. We strongly advise applicants to add sking@parks.lacounty.gov to your e-mail address book/contacts and check spam/junk folders regularly.

No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Department Contact Name: Sharon King
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email: sking@parks.lacounty.gov 
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.


Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.


Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).


Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.


Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

 

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01
I have experience working with youth ages 3 - 18 in sports activities? (baseball, basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, tennis, track and field)
  • Yes
  • No
02
i have experience working with the elderly in recreational activities? and/or working at a Senior Centers?
  • Yes
  • No
03
I have experience planning and assisting with diet and nutrition programs.
  • Yes
  • No
04
I have experience working in a teen club or program? (Our Spot)
  • Yes
  • No
05
I am aware this is seasonal part-time employment.
  • Yes
  • No
06
I am aware that employment is based on the needs of the department and that I may be released from employment when there is no more need.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010