Recreation Leader Trainee (General)(Bilingual)
Exam Title: Recreation Leader Trainee (General)(Bilingual)
Exam Number: 9D10-20240701-OC-99
Salary: Starting Salary $44,467 per year.
Certification Rule: Rule of Five (5)
Competition: Open-Competitive
Department: Not specified
Announcement Date: 07/01/2024
Close Date: 07/26/2024
General Definition: This is entry-level recreation work. Employees in this class learn to administer a limited program of activities for the public and provide recreational services and facilities for organized groups. Work includes responsibility for the organization and implementation of assigned programs and for participating with other recreation personnel in providing recreation services. Employees in this class may perform recreation program assignments for a large residential institution or correctional system. Determining community recreation needs and interests, promoting programs, learning how to manage funds to support program needs, and motivating participation are of major significance to the work. As the training period progresses, the employee is assigned work of greater complexity and responsibility. Duties require scheduled evening and weekend work and moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the supervision of a recreation center supervisor.
Union Code: J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187
FLSA Code: Exempt
Application Procedures:
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up-to-date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
- Bryanna Nagele
- City of Philadelphia
- Office of Human Resources
- 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
- Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Phone: 215-686-2559
- Fax: 215-686-0861
- Email: Bryanna.Nagele@Phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Training, Education & Experience:
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within nine months of the application deadline (by 4/26/25) will be admitted to this examination. Candidates may not be hired until all requirements have been satisfied. Candidates must indicate their anticipated graduation date and attach their current transcript.
- EDUCATION
Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, education, ethnic studies, social work or social science, park management, public administration, childhood development, criminal justice, communications, exercise science, kinesiology, sport and leisure management, and visual and performing arts or a closely related field.
NOTE: Completion of 60 credits and the completion of the equivalent of two years of experience or 3 seasons (of at least 6 months each) leading participants in recreation sports leagues, day camps, aquatics, or other organized recreational, environmental, or cultural activities for the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation meets the requirements.
IN THE BILINGUAL SPECIALTY: Sufficient training and/or experience to be able to understand and speak fluently and clearly in a designated non-English language.
Physical & Medical Requirements: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Required Licenses & Certifications: Not specified
Other Requirements:
TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration, or certification.
If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document.
Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration, or certification – One time only! You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.
Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification – Separate document required for each application. If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration, or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
- Email: Bryanna.Nagele@phila.gov
- Fax: 215-686-2347 with ATTN: Bryanna Nagele
- Mailing address:
- City of Philadelphia
- Office of Human Resources
- 1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
- Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Attention: Bryanna Nagele
Equivalency Statement(s): Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable to the Office of Human Resources.
Application Details:
Notes to Applicants:
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