Under general supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of City of Commerce recreation programs, including customer service, instruction, and assisting with the supervision of individual and team sports, events, classes, special programs and recreational activities. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Leads recreation program activities; sets up recreation sites and facilities for events and scheduled programs; duties will vary according to job assignment. Organizes recreation activities, and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues. Instructs various arts, crafts, games, classes and sports; explains the rules and techniques for specific activities; evaluates performance of program participants and assists with skills improvement. Assists with and conducts various programs and activities for children, young adults, and adults; supervises and leads program participants in diversified recreational programs; assures supplies, equipment and facilities are in order, and requests supplies as needed. Answers public questions and telephone inquiries at centers or facilities; provides basic recreation program information to participants and the public; checks for membership cards; responds to complaints and requests for information within the scope of authority. Maintains routine attendance and participant progress records as necessary; checks out and checks in recreation and athletic equipment, games, materials and supplies. Advises participants and general public of structure and content of various programs. Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. Assists in maintaining general appearance of assigned facility by performing minor cleaning, arranging equipment and any other minor duties that may be required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent AND 6 months of work and/or volunteer experience in recreation programs including but not limited to the following: (arts, crafts, games, classes, sports, coaching, performing arts, special events, and/or customer service in recreation services/programming). Must possess a current California Class C Driver's License at time of application and must obtain a passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment. Required to pass a background investigation. CPR/AED/First Aid Safety training is required within 90 days of appointment.