Senior Recreation Program Leader-Community Services

Job Description

Job Description

Closing Date: December 4th,2025 at 9:00 PM (PST)

Position: SeniorRecreation Program Leader- Community Services

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Hourly Range: $22.26 - $25.77

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

General Summary:

This position falls under the PARCS department, in the Community Services division. The Community Services division offers relevant programming for all ages in the community by connecting residents with activities, resources, and community events. Under moderate supervision, the Sr. Recreation Program Leader provides direction, organizes, and conducts a variety of recreational and community service programs, including, but not limited to, after-school programming, day camps, youth programs, youth activities, and special events, under the guidance of the coordinator. Sr. Program Leaders are expected to work both independently and with a team, and exercise judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development, promotion, and implementation of diversified community service programs for all ages; evaluate program effectiveness; and recommend changes to leadership
• Assist in, assigning tasks to staff and volunteers; may plan, assign, train, direct, and monitor staff duties.
• Assist in scheduling, operation, set-up, and daily maintenance of assigned programs.
• Adhere to and enforce safety rules and regulations and maintain orderly participant conduct at various events and/or programs.
• Process class and program registrations using computer software.
• Provide minor first aid to program participants/spectators and/or perform related first aid/ emergency techniques.
• Provide support duties for child development; assist children in activities, nutrition and personal care needs; serve meals and snacks based on established guidelines; perform clean-up and food storage duties.
• Prepares instructional crafts and other materials, participates in, and encourages play activities with other children, and may assist in providing tutorial and/or remedial activities in small groups
• Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled activities and events.
• Participates in and/or leads staff meetings, family conferences, and other special meetings; observes and monitors family conditions and notifies coordinator/supervisor of concerns as appropriate.
• Maintains required and appropriate documentation, including observation notes, logs, and other records.
• Aids in training and coaching of Recreation Program Leaders and works closely with the coordinator to evaluate performance
• Plans for and maintains program supplies and materials; monitors required resources and initiates purchases of supplies and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to organize, plan, direct, and lead a group of children or adults
• Write reports and evaluations
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public
  
• 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 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)

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations will be made, when possible, to enable qualified 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/.

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer