Playground Leader
Job Description:
This is part-time work providing leadership and guidance to children playing at neighborhood playgrounds. Salary is $8.00-$10.00 per hour depending on previous experiences, including but not limited to leadership experience and education. Applicants must meet the following needs of the Recreation and Community Services Department:
1. Be able to work the consecutive 7 week summer program (June 15 to July 31).
2. Be able to work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(30 – 35 hours per week).
3. Be able to provide own transportation to and from work.
4. Be able to attend the in-service training session which is set for June 10, 11, 12 and weekly staff meetings.
5. Be able to meet personal appearance and dress standards of the department.
6. Eligible candidates are required to submit to and successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening for controlled substances prior to hire; and, if selected for employment will be subject to on-duty random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
All applicants will be invited to compete in a group leader assessment interview Saturday, April 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Qualifications:
1. Must be 16 years of age.
2. Possess a Social Security number.
3. Valid tuberculosis (TB) Certificate.
4. Possess personal skills in the leadership of several types of recreational activities: games, arts and crafts, singing and folk dancing, and special events.
5. Possess the ability to organize groups for participation in diversified recreation programs.
6. Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to solve minor disciplinary problems arising on the playground and during special events.
7. Must be certified in standard First Aid and CPR training.
Salary: $8.00 - $10.00 per hour
When to apply:
Deadline is March 27,2009 by 5:00 p.m.
How to apply:
Application forms are available online at www.monterey.org. Postmarks, faxes and emails will not be accepted. Complete the application and mail it to the Recreation and Community Services Department, 546 Dutra Street, Monterey, CA 93940.
