Assistant Recreation Leader (Part-Time)

Salary: $16.50 - $20.06 Hourly
Location : City of Azusa, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25-09
Department: Community Resources
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Definition
SALARY INFORMATION

$16.50 - $20.06 Hourly

This recruitment may close at anytime without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Please Note: Part-time employees cannot work more than 1,000 hours per fiscal year, serve at will, and are exempt from the Civil Service System.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close without notice on the day the Department needs are met. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice after being open for a minimum of five (5) business days or on the day the department's needs have been met.

There are currently several part-time vacancies within our Community Resources Department . The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be valid for up to a year and will be used to fill these vacancies and can be used for future vacancies as they occur.

DEFINITION

Assistant Recreation Leader is a part-time position with the Community Resources Department of the City of Azusa. The person in this position does beginning level work in the leadership of simple recreation activities at a playground, park, or recreational area. Serves as an assistant to a higher level recreation leader, working under close supervision until familiar with the program and techniques that are standard under the Community Resources Department. Exercises some supervision over lower level employees and volunteers to the program; and does related work as needed.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides group and individual instruction in athletics, games, arts and crafts, and related recreational activities.
• Leads games and contests.
• Leads hobby groups and youth groups.
• Conducts children's activities and games of low organization.
• Provides leadership in athletic activities.
• Issues and receives playground supplies.
• Maintains discipline.
• Aids in making reports.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience

Graduation from high school and experience as a paid or volunteer leader or participant in varied recreation, athletic or related activities.
Licenses or Certification
All certifications must be current and obtained by the time of hire.

• Must possess and maintain a valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid Card.
• Selected candidates must have a valid California ID or Driver's License.
• A Tuberculosis clearance is required as part of the physical and background process.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position may be assigned to work either Day Camp, Recreation, and/or Pool Swim hours for the duration of the season.

Special Requirements/Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• This position requires sitting, standing, and walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements above and below shoulder level in the performance of daily duties.
• The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and acute hearing is required when providing face-to-face service.
• The need to lift and carry supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds is also required.
• Additionally, the incumbent in this position will work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Recruitment Process: All applicants are required to submit a complete City applicationat Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process (Oral Interview): Selected candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to an oral interview. Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the , examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, Practical Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.
The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!
Part-time employees are paid an hourly rate based on hours worked and typically work 19 hours or less per week. The City of Azusa does not pay into Social Security, so part-time employees are enrolled in the Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited-Service Employees (APPLE). Part-time employees pay 3.75% of wages into this retirement program and the City matches the employee's (3.75% of wages) share.

Paid Sick Leave:
Effective July 1, 2015, part-time employees accrue sick leave beginning with the first full pay period of employment on the basis of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. The maximum accrual per year is 48 hours. A waiting period of 90 days is required before an employee may be eligible to use paid sick leave. Although paid sick leave can be carried over year to year, an employee can only accumulate up to a maximum of 48 hours and may use up to 24 hours in any one year.

This position is not covered by any other medical benefits.
Part-time employees are not considered to be part of the City of Azusa Merit and Civil Service System and are thus designated as non-classified employees. Part-time employees are "at will" employees and, as such, may be terminated at any time without any right of appeal.

Recruitments for part-time position vacancies will be conducted by the Human Resources Department. Announcements for position vacancies shall remain open for application for a minimum of five (5) days or until one hundred (100) applications have been received.
01

Do you have any family members and/or acquaintances who are currently employed with the City of Azusa?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the highest level of education you have:

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some College or position related Certificate(s)
• High School Diploma
• I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade.

03

How many years of experience do you have as a paid or volunteer leader or participant in varied recreation, athletic, or related activities?

• 3 or more years
• 2-3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year
• I do not have experience in this field

04

Are you willing and eligible to obtain an American Red Cross or First Aid Card certification at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No
• I already obtain this certification

05

Are you available to work various shifts including but not limited to weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays?

• Yes
• No

06

Please list your hours of availability.
Required Question