Senior Recreation Leader (part Time ) - Cash Deposit & Courier Services

Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time)

Salary: $17.21 - $22.17 Hourly

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly

Job Number: 02202025

Department: Parks & Recreation

Recruitment will close at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, or once 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.

The Position

Carlsbad - The Community: This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of approximately 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

You will join a team dedicated to upholding the Parks & Recreation Department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

The Position

Under the supervision of the Management Analyst, the Senior Recreation Leader provides essential support to the Parks & Recreation Department's Administration Division, with a primary focus on financial reconciliation, cash deposit processing and courier services. This is a shared part-time position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Actual hours may vary depending on staffing availability, ranging from 12 to 20 hours per week.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-directed and dependable. They demonstrate accuracy when entering financial data using standard computer systems and maintain a consistent commitment to safety and reliability while operating a city-provided vehicle. Strong organizational habits and a professional demeanor are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include:

• Accurately count and reconcile cash deposits against site records.
• Enter deposit information into the city's cashiering system and compile supporting documentation.
• Assist with report preparation, document organization and general administrative tasks.
• Provide courier services including secure pickup and delivery of cash deposits, mail and other items between city facilities.
• Safely operate a city-provided electric vehicle for deliveries.
• Support upkeep of assigned vehicle including routine charging and periodic drop-offs for scheduled maintenance and car washes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A professional, collaborative attitude and the ability to build positive relationships.
• The ability to take direction, show initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
• The ability to work independently while following established procedures.
• Effective time management and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information.
• Familiarity with cash handling and deposit reconciliation practices.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort navigating computer systems.
• The ability and willingness to learn department-specific software tools.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Some college coursework or equivalent work experience is preferred but not required.

Special Requirements/License or Certificate:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class C California State Driver's License.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping and reaching.

Additional Information:

• This is a part time, non-benefited position.
• Part-time employees may not exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.
• Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work.
• Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

01 Are you at least 18 years of age?

02 Do you possess a valid Class 'C' California Driver's License and are willing to keep it active?

03 Are you physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform basic physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping and reaching?

04 This is a shared part-time position typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., with weekly hours ranging from 12 to 20 depending on staffing needs. Please list your current availability by day and time (e.g., Monday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.).

05 Please select the highest level of education you have completed:

06 Which of the following best describe your experience and work habits in a professional setting? (Check all that apply)

07 Are you able to save, locate and edit files across multiple folders in Windows or a similar operating system?

08 Are you comfortable learning new computer systems or applications as part of your job duties?

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