What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist - Senior Center Attendant (Part-Time) position at City of Folsom, CA?

Salary : $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Location : Folsom, CA

Job Type : Temporary Part Time

Job Number : 25-00012

Department : Parks and Recreation

Division : Community / Culture

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Definition

Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

The City of Folsom's Parks and Recreation Departmen t is currently recruiting for a part-time, temporary Recreation Specialist - Senior Care Attendant to support the Community & Cultural Services Division.

Under direct or general supervision of the Senior Services Coordinator, this part-time position is responsible for assisting with the Senior Center's activities, maintaining excellent customer service with the public, and providing general support to the Senior Services Coordinator.

Location

Folsom City Senior & Arts Center, 48 Natoma St. for facilitating programming for the Senior Lounge.

Schedule

Schedule : 4-5 hours a day, less than 20 hour per week within Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 4 : 30pm
Additional hours may be assigned as needed for outreach activities, training, and other specific activities
Duration : position is ongoing as long as needed and supported by the budget.

Pay & Benefits

Non-exempt, salary : $18.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience

Temporary, Part-time positions are hourly and not eligible for benefits, and are limited to working 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). No full-time regular appointment will be made from this class.

Note : Unfortunately current active CalPERS members are ineligible for employment with part-time positions.

For questions please contact Daniel Kimpel, Senior Services Coordinator at or 916-461-6611.

Examples of Essential Duties

NOTE : Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following.

Support Senior Lounge with weekly programs such as Bingo, Better Balance, Off Key, Singers, gaming groups and occasional events.

Support Senior Services Coordinator with occasional tours for new participants, intake paperwork, running class rosters, waivers and general Rec Trac registration system support.

Uphold Senior Lounge Standards for Participation to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment in the Lounge.

Maintain Senior Lounge Coffee Station, facility cleanliness and help with facility transitions / set ups. Assist with occasional front counter support.

Assist in fostering relationships with community partners, help procure donations for events and programs.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

NOTE : The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of :

Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Practices of supervising and training program volunteers.

Basic methodology of organizing groups, programs, and services in a recreational setting.

Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record-keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work.

Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and / or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.

English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socioeconomic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to :

Demonstrate enthusiasm, positive energy, and maturity.

Communicate well orally and in writing; be organized, self-motivated, prioritize and pace duties and tasks

Follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or G.E.D., some college preferred.

Qualifications :

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire date.

Previous experience working with seniors.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements :

Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Current CPR / First Aid certification or ability to obtain within the first 30 days.

P hysical Requirements :

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, and crouching. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Perform repetitive hand, arm, and body movement on a continuous basis. Frequent public and coworker contact, occasional working alone.

Schedule is limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Temporary, hourly positions are not eligible for benefits.

These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

I have read and understood background and screening process.

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00 per hour, with salary depending on a candidate's experience and qualifications. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.

Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include : spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N / A)

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Did not complete high school or GED

High school graduate or equivalent

Some college

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

Do you posses a valid and current CPR / First Aid certification?

If you answered "No" to the question above, are you willing to obtain a CPR / First Aid certification within the first 30 days of hire? If you answered "yes", put "N / A".

Please explain your experience working with Seniors.

Briefly explain why you are interested in working for the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department as a part-time Recreation Specialist - Senior Care Attendant , and why you would excel in this role.

Required Question

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