Recreation Leader, Community Enrichment Program (Part-time)

This position has a focus on staffing after-school programs daily between the hours of 3:00 PM-7:00 PM during the school year, with the potential to assist with a variety of additional festivals and programs. This position assists in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the programs of the CitiParks Community Enrichment Team 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. The successful candidate must incorporate community issues, concerns, and needs, physical and human resources, while implementing the City's/Center's plan. The individual must possess the sensitivity, awareness, and skills associated with working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Department : Parks and Recreation Posting Type : Announcement Salary : $16.39 per hour. Union : None, this is a non-union position. Civil Service Classification : Exempt

General Requirements :

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your 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 must remain a resident throughout employment. Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances are required prior to appointment.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Background Check is required prior to appointment. 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. Art and education experience preferred.

• EDUCATION/TRAINING : None required for this position.

• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above. 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) 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.

• Provides support for art and enrichment classes in a variety of Community Enrichment programs and settings, including school year grant based elementary after school programs, K-5 summer CitiCamps, the Citiparks Roving Art Cart "Arts in the Parks" program and community settings.

• Works individually and in group and team settings for program success.

• Takes a leadership role to ensure the successful on-site coordination of Community Enrichment programs.

• Communicates program activities, outcomes, and programs effectively to parents, administrators and community organizations throughout the City of Pittsburgh.

• Assists with the preparation of daily program materials and understanding materials inventories.

• Assists in the daily setup and breakdown of youth outreach programs.

• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required. Click here to view the full job description, including knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description.