What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist I position at City of Capitola?
Recreation Specialist I
The Capitola Recreation and Community Services Department provides seasonal programs to residents that live within the Soquel Unified Elementary School District and is committed to providing safe, affordable, and fun recreational activities to support the health and well-being of residents. The Department operates an Afterschool program at New Brighton Middle School, Camp Capitola at Jade St Community Center, community events (Food Truck, Winter Movies, Family Camp) and spring and summer sport leagues. The Department is currently accepting applications for Recreation Specialist I which is a part-time temporary position not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year.
This recruitment will coordinate the City’s Art at the Beach, Movies at the Beach, and Plein Air events. The selected candidate will perform duties in office during the preseason and then serve as onsite management during the events, work with City staff on event logistics and other duties related to the production of the event series. This position will work weekdays and weekends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to communicate effectively with participants and residents with high standards of customer service.
- Ability to take oral and written direction and accept constructive feedback from supervisor.
- Experience in working in a Recreation environment and implementing relevant activities
- Ability to provide leadership during implementation of program or event
- Perform effectively in situations requiring emergency action
- Experience supervising volunteers
- All applicants must be fingerprinted.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Basic First Aid and C.P.R. certification or ability to obtain
- Fluent in Spanish; oral and written
- Possess a valid California driver’s license.
- Ability to be versatile, flexible, friendly, cooperative, and willing to learn new skills.
SALARY/WORK SCHEDULE
The work schedule of a Recreation Specialist I will resemble the operating schedule of the program assigned. In general, this position is expected to work part-time on the program assigned.
TO APPLY
Fill out an application and submit online (links to both below)
TO APPLY
Fill out an application and supplemental questions sheet, and submit online at:
CityofCapitola.org/jobs
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $26.15 - $30.51 per hour
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Physical Setting:
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31