QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by two years or 60 units of college level coursework, in business administration, recreation, physical education, or a related field, Bachelor’s Degree desirable;

AND

• Four years of full-time equivalent experience in community work, including experience in a responsible leadership capacity. OR

• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of leadership, positive reinforcement, and team dynamics.

• Principles and practices of custodial and facility operations.

• Principles and practices of sports field maintenance, operations, and logistics.

• Organization and operation of the assigned program area and related facilities.

• Proper care and safety practices of recreation, facility, sports field equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Methods and techniques of planning, evaluating, and implementing recreation programs, services, and activities.

• Principles and techniques for fostering effective work groups.

• Relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Cash management, accounting, and record-keeping techniques.

• Principles and practices for providing a high level of customer service.

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Lead lower-level staff and volunteers, including training, work planning, organizing, scheduling, and coordinating

• Use, operate, and maintain a variety of operational, custodial, and audio-visual equipment.

• Perform minor maintenance duties.

• Assist with the planning and development of recreation and facility policies and procedures.

• Understand, interpret, monitor, and apply all relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Maintain order and safety in crowded and noisy environments.

• Administer first aid, CPR, and AED, as needed.

• Maintain accurate financial records and work within authorized budgeted resources.

• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.

• Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.

• Respond appropriately to changing situations.

• Speak effectively in public.

• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.

• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Licenses and Certifications:

• At time of appointment, California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.

• Completion of accredited First Aid, CPR, and AED training within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess: mobility, strength, and stamina to perform physical work for extended periods of time; to operate a wide variety of cleaning tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Work activities may be performed indoors and outdoors and may require frequent walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, standing, sitting, running, conducting exercises, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, reaching, making repetitive hand movement, and related physical activities in the performance of daily duties. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, or tools and equipment used in assigned program area. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, objects, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels, wet and slippery conditions, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

• TB Test

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process. Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office prior to the final filing date.

LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.

BENEFITS

District pays up to:

$2,285.39 per month towards medical plan for Kaiser

100% towards Dental Plan Election

$750 annually towards vision & hearing plan

District Paid:

Life Insurance Option 1: 1.5x annual salary up to $200,000

Life Insurance Option 2: $50,000

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation- up to 4% District match to 457(b) + 2% Contribution

District Offered:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Up to ten paid holidays

Vacation leave, sick leave, and six floating holidays (prorated).

*Benefits are subject to change.