L.A. County Parks and Recreation Accepting

Applications for Recreation Leader Job and Training

Positions for 65 Students Ages 16-24

DUARTE, CA, January 13, 2011 – The City of Duarte has been notified that the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has begun accepting applications for a Recreation Services Leader job and training opportunity

under the R.E.A.C.H. program (Recreation Employment and Achieving Career Happiness.) The opportunity is open to 65 students, high school juniors through college sophomores, 16-24 years of age.  Closing date to submit job application is Feb. 3.

R.E.A.C.H is a five month program designed to train and provides work experience.  A total of 450 hours of paid work experience will include workshop attendance, field trips and job shadowing. The Recreation Services Leader will supervise and participate in the presentation of programs such as arts and crafts, dance, music, and theater arts, assist in the development and presentation of special recreation programs for senior citizens, youth, and the physically and mentally handicapped. Other duties include supervising the use and care of equipment and facilities at one or more parks, planning and coordination of playground and community center athletic activities including tournaments and leagues, and assisting with routine clerical duties such as the preparation of reports, facility use permits and program scheduling. Hourly salary range is $10.78 to $14.18.

A Standard County Employment Application can be downloaded at http://easier.co.la.ca.us/jobsinfo/empapp.pdf.  Applications can be filed in person, by fax, mail or online. For more information, call the County Department of Parks and Recreation Human Resources Dept. at (213) 738-2995.

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