Recreation Program Leader - Batting Cages at City of Lancaster

Lancaster, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

21.2

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizing, Planning, Directing, Leading, Writing, Following Instructions, Tactfulness, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Learning Agility, Teamwork, Safety Focus, Professional Integrity, Valuing Diversity, Resource Allocation

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Closing Date: Monday, November 10th, 2025, at 9:00 PM (PST) Position: Recreation Program Leader-Batting Cages Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services Hourly Range: $18.31 - $21.20 Classification: Temporary Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible General Summary: Under general supervision, oversight of the Lancaster Batting Range, helping patrons with token payments, cage rentals, and facility cleanliness, as well as working Citywide special events. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: * None Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Circulating and aware of any machine issues, incidents, accidents, and injuries that may occur at the batting range during a shift. * Be visible and available to patrons. * Take and process payments through Active Net. * Opening and closing of the building and facility. * Work with patrons who want to rent the cages. * Complete cash counting reports. * Sanitize all helmets and bats once returned from patrons. * Welcomes visitors and answers incoming phone calls. * Be friendly, courteous, and helpful to all patrons. The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt. Minimum Qualifications: * Ability to organize, plan, direct and lead a group of children or adults * Write reports and evaluations * Understand and follow written and oral instructions * Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. * Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field is desirable. Core Competencies: * Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information * Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work * Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity * Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability * Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards * Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers * Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information * Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals * Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace * Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness Guiding Principles: 1. Put people first. 2. Be visionary. 3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster. 4. Be Fiscally Responsible. 5. Be Creative. 6. Always Improving. 7. Be Adaptable and Resilient. Essential Physical Requirements: * Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate) * Position self to bend or twist (frequent) * To move, transport, position items up to 25 lbs. (frequent) * Exposed to outdoor weather conditions * Operate Equipment (moderate to frequent) * Stationary or squatting position (frequent) Environmental Factors: * Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent) * Interruptions (frequent) Essential Cognitive Functions: * Analyze (continuous) * Computations (frequent) * Generate Written Work Product (moderate) * Independent Problem Solving (continuous) * Interruptions (frequent) * Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous) * Organize (frequent) Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster. Reasonable accommodations will be made, when possible, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Responsibilities

The Recreation Program Leader will oversee the Lancaster Batting Range, assisting patrons with payments and rentals while ensuring facility cleanliness. Responsibilities also include managing machine issues and maintaining a positive environment for visitors.