Recreation Leader (Recreation) Part-time

Posting number: 26-RLPE-01

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Leader, Recreation (Part time)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Community Development, Program Management

Summary

Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the programs of a Recreation/Community Center by coordinating recreational activities while articulating and enforcing City policies and procedures.  Programming includes, but is not limited to, educational, physical and leisure activities, organized sports, games, non-physical activities, music, fine arts and crafts.  He/she must incorporate community issues, concerns, needs physical and human resources while implementing the City's/Center's plan.  Individual must possess the sensitivity, awareness and skills associated with working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Examples of duties

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and remain a resident throughout employment. 
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• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance prior to appointment.
• Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

 Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or a GED. 
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position.

Qualifications

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  Required.

Supplemental information

• Plans, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates assigned approved community recreational center activities (e.g., physical and leisure activities,