Senior Recreation Leader

Job Description:

Senior Recreation Leader

Description

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

THE POSITION

SENIOR RECREATION LEADER
DUTIES:

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises recreation activities at a park, playground, after school program or other recreation facility.
• Interprets recreation programs and policies to the public and enforces departmental policies.
• Investigates complaints, suggestions, and requests concerning recreation programs and makes recommendations to the Recreation Specialist.
• Prepares and presents concise and comprehensive written and verbal reports to a Recreation Specialist or Recreation Coordinator.
• Inspects the maintenance of facilities and equipment used in recreation programs to ensure their adequacy and safety.
• Assists with City wide special events.
• May assist with the maintenance of recreational facilities, as needed.
• Senior Recreation Leaders may supervise and train Recreation Leaders.
• Performs other related duties.

There are immediate vacancies within the following divisions:

• CCARP (Culver City Afterschool Recreation Program): The Culver City After School Program is responsible for providing after school care to children at facilities located near or at local school sites. Programs are offered Monday through Friday from the end of the school day to 6:00 p.m. Program components include academic improvement, health & fitness and cultural activities. This Division is responsible for working in partnership with the local school and developing additional activities in support of the school and its objectives.
  

• Senior Center: The Culver City Senior Center is an active adult recreation center serving adults age 50+. The Center offers dozens of classes weekly from yoga to watercolors, boxing to sign language. The Center also offers ongoing educational workshops, programming for adults with disabilities, support groups and more and has more than 3,800 members. Staff will lead groups such as the walking group, host BINGO, rock painting and more.

THE DEPARTMENT:
Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)

The PRCS Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors and residents with disabilities. Program activities include homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events and more. For more information about the department please utilize the following link: PRCS Department

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability would be: completion of 60 college semester units OR (2) years of experience in the area of recreation, community or social services.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE(S): Candidate will be required to possess certifications in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within one (1) month of employment.

SCHEDULE: Part-time hours, working approximately up to 28 hours a week. Schedules will vary depending on the needs of the department.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Suitability for the position will be evaluated by an application review. This evaluation will be qualifying, i.e., it will determine who will be invited to the Oral Appraisal Interview. The Oral Appraisal Interview will evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from the DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

There are no benefits associated with this position other than those required by law.

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$22.62 - $24.93 Hourly