Recreation Leader II - Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time

Recreation Leader II - Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time

Salary

$20.82 - $27.06 Hourly

Location

Senior Center 14040 San Antonio Dr., CA

Job Type

Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time

Job Number

27-25EZ/TV

Department

Social Services

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 6:00 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

30

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

The City reserves the right to limit the applications considered to the first 30 applicants.

This recruitment may close at any time. Apply immediately.

This recruitment is to fill vacancies in the Social Services Division.

The City of Norwalk seeks a motivated individual to fill a part-time Recreation Leader II position in the Social Services Departments Senior Center Division. The Recreation Leader II organizes, conducts, and supervises a variety of recreational programs and activities; performs related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from Recreation Leader I by its responsibility for higher-level recreation program work, including the organization and instruction of various programs and activities, and providing lead direction to others. A Drivers License is highly desirable.

Essential Duties

Depending on assignment, essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Organizes conducts and supervises free play and team activities for children and adults on outdoor and indoor play areas; officiates and instructs in games such as basketball, softball, football, baseball, volleyball, track, and field.

Instructs fundamentals of play and sports conduct in recreational activities, organizes and conducts non-athletic events and programs including contests, special activity days, tournaments, and holiday programs; instructs and supervises in arts and crafts, singing and dancing, and daycare.

Organizes club activities collects and accounts for money received; keeps records and prepares reports.

Supervises overall activities of the playground or other sites; observes and monitors activities of participants to ensure that park rules and regulations are followed and that equipment is used in a safe manner; administers first aid as needed.

Assists in maintaining recreational facilities by performing light custodial maintenance.

Qualification Guidelines

Knowledge of: recreation planning and administration; the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in a community recreation program; the policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the recreational facilities and equipment; first aid techniques.

Ability to: develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; supervise and monitor games and team activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers. The ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include:

One year experience, paid or volunteer, as a leader in a recreational activity which included cashier and recordkeeping duties.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or enrolled in college.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud when in the field.

SELECTION PROCESS

Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Following the closing date, application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date. City appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening to comply with our Drug Free Workplace policy, and a Live Scan fingerprint check through the Department of Justice. The successful candidate will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.

BENEFITS FOR HOURLY/AT-WILL/PART-TIME EMPLOYEES

Terms of Employment: All employees hired as Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time are employed "at-will" throughout the term of their employment with the City. Consequently, the services of a Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time employee can be discontinued at anytime without cause, regardless of the number of hours worked for the City by the employee.

Retirement: Membership in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) is required. The employee pays the 7.5% retirement contribution.

Credit Union: The City is affiliated with the Los Angles County F & A Federal Credit Union. Please check with the Department of Human Resources for details.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide help to employees and members of their families who are experiencing personal problems. For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources.

Paid Holidays: After 3,000 hours of employment, an hourly employee is entitled to six hours pay for specified holidays designated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Vacation Leave: After 3,000 hours of employment, vacation leave is accumulated at the rate of .046 hours for each hour of straight time worked.

Sick Leave: Beginning on the 30th day of employment with the City, employee will accrue sick leave at the rate of .033 hours for each hour of straight time worked. No sick leave shall be taken until the 90th day of employment. After 3,000 hours of employment, sick leave is accumulated at the rate of .046 hours for each hour of straight time worked.

Medical Plan: Eligibility for medical coverage is determined using the Affordable Care Act guidelines. Employees may also qualify after 3,000 hours of employment.

Voluntary Insurance Plans: Optional Short Term Disability, Hospitalization, Accident and Cancer insurance policies are available at the employees cost.

Veterans Preference: The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veterans preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.

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Describe your experience working with recreation, social services programs, and senior programs. If you dont have any experience, please enter "N/A".

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Describe your experience, including volunteer experience in recreation and social services programs. If you dont have any experience, please enter "N/A".

Required Question

Employer City of Norwalk (CA)

Address 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Room 9

Norwalk, California, 90650

Phone 562-929-5721

Website http://www.norwalk.org