P/T Recreation Leader

Village Management Services, Inc.'s mission is to serve the residents of Laguna Woods Village with the highest level of customer service and professionalism, making Laguna Woods Village the premier active-adult community in Southern California.  We value integrity, quality, dedication and open communication in a rewarding and challenging environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct or general supervision, assists in conducting activities in connection with recreation and community services programs of a recreational facility; performs related work as necessary. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Recreation Leader - Clubhouses / Community Center

Assists in developing and coordinating recreational activities, events, programs and classes. Assists with event set-up, break down and clean up; lifting up to 50lbs. Sets-up and manages audio/video equipment for special events. Monitors safety of facility, programs, events and activities.

Assists with office duties, including research, data entry, report generating and filing. Assists with facility reservations. Registers residents for classes and programs. Collects fees for reservations, classes, and activities.

Provides excellent customer service and build meaningful relationships with residents. Effectively works in a team environment with management, staff, volunteers, community clubs, contractors and residents.

Provides basic custodial services as needed.

Opens and closes facilities as scheduled. Work and assist the security and compliance departments as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Recreation Leader – Fitness Centers

Assists greeting resident members, providing excellent customer services.  Assists in the coordination of fitness programs and events; lifting up to 50lbs. Monitors safety of facility, programs, events and activities.

Assists with office duties, including research, data entry, report generating and filing.

Provides basic custodial services as needed.

Opens and closes Fitness Center as scheduled. Work and assist the security and compliance departments as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides excellent customer service and build meaningful relationships with residents. Effectively works in a team environment with management, staff, volunteers, community clubs, contractors and residents.

For all Recreation Leaders:

Regular attendance is required.  All duties performed on-site for the Community.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school and some work experience preferably involving regular public contact, or equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures.
• Ability to work hours determined by shift assignment.
• Ability to regularly exert heavy physical effort in moving furniture and equipment.
• Ability to set up room from diagram sketches.
• Ability to learn controlling fire prevention regulations.
• Ability to read and write work-related job instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in English.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer software and applications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.