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Senior Recreation Leader *Revised*
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The Position
The Senior Recreation Leader classification is eligible for the Recreation/Community Services Department's Seasonal Attraction and Retention Program. As part of this program, incumbents that work a minimum number of hours during a defined period within the summer season may be eligible to receive an incentive payment up to $1,000! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. First review of applications is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 24, 2025. Looking for a rewarding job helping to serve the Ontario community? The City of Ontario's Recreation & Community Services Department has an excellent part-time opportunity for highly motivated individuals to provide programming at a city park, community center, or other recreational areas within the City. The Senior Recreation Leader will be expected to plan, organize, and lead recreational programs, special events, and activities such as sports, games, and arts and crafts; maintain accurate records, data entry, and process registrations; inspect facilities for safety and preparing reports. Other responsibilities for this position may include explaining policies to staff and volunteers and assisting in their training and evaluation; overseeing events, field trips, activity areas, and the use and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment. The Senior Recreation Leader is a part-time/temporary position, scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week, and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans. Work schedule is determined by availability, operating hours and the incumbent's skill level in this position. The following procedures will apply: Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established. The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List. Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Senior Recreation Leader include the following: Plans, organizes, and leads a general program of recreational activities at a city park, community center, or other recreational areas within the City. Leads a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, special events, and other special activities as assigned. Keeps proper records; accepts and processes registration. Performs score keeping, officiating, and field maintenance at ball fields. Inspects facilities for safety; maintains records and prepares reports. Monitors facility reservations reserved by occupants outside of the department. Administers First Aid. Assists public at the counter/front desk and answers incoming calls. May oversee the work of other part-time staff. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualification Guidelines
Education: High school diploma OR recognized equivalent. Experience: Two years of part-time recreation or customer service experience. Volunteer work, internships, involvement in school activities, participation in sports as an athlete or coach, event programming, and other relevant hobbies will be considered. Desirable: Two years of college coursework in recreation, physical education, or related field. Previous experience with a local, county, or state agency providing recreation programs/services. Valid California Class C driver's license. Certification: Selected positions may require the employee to obtain a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within a specified time period following their date of hire. Special Requirement: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. NOTE: All potential hires are required to pass a fingerprint review and pre-employment physical examination, including a tuberculosis (TB) test. Supplemental Information
How to Apply: Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using , you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following: List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position. List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer. A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Application Process: Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process. Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application. Supplemental Questions: To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Email Notices: Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@" or "." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit and update your profile. Frequently Asked Questions: If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
The Senior Recreation Leader classification is eligible for the Recreation/Community Services Department's Seasonal Attraction and Retention Program. As part of this program, incumbents that work a minimum number of hours during a defined period within the summer season may be eligible to receive an incentive payment up to $1,000! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. First review of applications is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 24, 2025. Looking for a rewarding job helping to serve the Ontario community? The City of Ontario's Recreation & Community Services Department has an excellent part-time opportunity for highly motivated individuals to provide programming at a city park, community center, or other recreational areas within the City. The Senior Recreation Leader will be expected to plan, organize, and lead recreational programs, special events, and activities such as sports, games, and arts and crafts; maintain accurate records, data entry, and process registrations; inspect facilities for safety and preparing reports. Other responsibilities for this position may include explaining policies to staff and volunteers and assisting in their training and evaluation; overseeing events, field trips, activity areas, and the use and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment. The Senior Recreation Leader is a part-time/temporary position, scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week, and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans. Work schedule is determined by availability, operating hours and the incumbent's skill level in this position. The following procedures will apply: Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established. The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List. Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Senior Recreation Leader include the following: Plans, organizes, and leads a general program of recreational activities at a city park, community center, or other recreational areas within the City. Leads a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, special events, and other special activities as assigned. Keeps proper records; accepts and processes registration. Performs score keeping, officiating, and field maintenance at ball fields. Inspects facilities for safety; maintains records and prepares reports. Monitors facility reservations reserved by occupants outside of the department. Administers First Aid. Assists public at the counter/front desk and answers incoming calls. May oversee the work of other part-time staff. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualification Guidelines
Education: High school diploma OR recognized equivalent. Experience: Two years of part-time recreation or customer service experience. Volunteer work, internships, involvement in school activities, participation in sports as an athlete or coach, event programming, and other relevant hobbies will be considered. Desirable: Two years of college coursework in recreation, physical education, or related field. Previous experience with a local, county, or state agency providing recreation programs/services. Valid California Class C driver's license. Certification: Selected positions may require the employee to obtain a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within a specified time period following their date of hire. Special Requirement: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. NOTE: All potential hires are required to pass a fingerprint review and pre-employment physical examination, including a tuberculosis (TB) test. Supplemental Information
How to Apply: Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using , you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following: List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position. List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer. A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Application Process: Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process. Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application. Supplemental Questions: To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Email Notices: Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@" or "." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit and update your profile. Frequently Asked Questions: If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.