Recreation Worker I

Salary : $18.00 Hourly

Location : Galt, CA

Job Type : Temporary Employee

Job Number : 2025-00006

Department : Parks.Rec.Market

Division : Market

Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

ABOUT GALT

Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99. The City is led by five elected council members, the Mayor being appointed.

Galt offers affordable housing with a small town atmosphere, perfect for raising young families as well as a great opportunity for new businesses.

The City is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks and the Winter Bird Festival. We also offer the Galt Market, an open air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday offering great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, home furnishings and much more.

Sports and Recreation are key to Galt's quality of life. Enhanced by its mild seasonal climate and numerous parks, Galt features a variety of activities for youth and adults such as t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming and swim lessons, karate, exercise classes and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.

The City of Galt is located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. Thirty minutes away are the Sierra Foothills and the Sacramento Delta. Reno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the CA coast are all within a two hour drive making Galt a recreational haven for boat lovers and outdoorsmen alike.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under direct supervision, employees in this "at-will" classification perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the areas of recreation or the market divisions of the City. This position may be a part time or temporary position depending on the assignment. This classification is not alternately staffed and employees cannot promote to the level II of this position unless working in specified level II assignments.

Example of Duties

Recreation : Conducts or assists in the organization of community recreation programs, sports and aquatic activities and special events.

Depending on assignment, typical duties include, but are not limited to : assist in the operations of a community program and / or gymnasium facility; provide support services to department staff; interact and communicate with the public; promote a safe environment for both staff and patrons; perform a variety of office and computer tasks and other related duties as assigned. Program areas include, but are not limited to sports, crafts, special events, aquatics, life guarding, swim instruction, day camps, pre-school, after school and senior program, concession cashiering and cleaning of facilities. The level II of this classification is distinguished by increased level of responsibility by being assigned to the ASES Program, to lifeguard position, or responsible for the direction of a small work crew.

Market : Assists with the general operations and clean-up of the Galt Market and special events.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to : clean and maintain the Galt Market grounds, building, restrooms and other assigned facilities; enforce Market rules and regulations; assist with carry-outs for customers; assist in assigning and monitoring all vendors and assist in location and activity assignments; assist in record-keeping; and other related duties as assigned. The level II of this classification is distinguished by increased level of responsibility by being assigned to direct work of small work crew, security, or check-in process.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Education and Experience :

Market : Must be at least sixteen (16) years old at time of hire. Knowledge and experience in market operations, or a closely related facility is desirable. Depending on assignment.

Pre-Employment and Continued Employment :

City of Galt is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and / or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and / or a full background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b) (10), §11105.3, §13300(b) (10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Galt's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure.

As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

Must have a current and valid TB Test pursuant to Public Resources Code 5163.

Must pass a pre-employment physical.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions : May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays at a variety of City facilities. Work may be occasionally performed indoors. Basic cleaning of facilities may include exposure to cleaning agents.

Physical Demands : Depending on assignment, must possess strength, stamina and mobility to work indoors in an office setting / recreational facility or to perform required work out doors including : frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and walking on uneven surfaces; lifting up to 40 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; use of standard office equipment and / or recreation equipment including a computer and handheld devices; constant use of overall vision; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and / or radio. Must be willing to work out doors in all weather conditions with possible exposure to loud noise, traffic, and potentially hazardous conditions such as exposure to chemicals, fumes and other environmental substances.

Environmental Elements :

Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and / or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and / or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

At-Will Employment

A Temporary Employee is an at-will employee assigned to work in a position less than 940 hours per fiscal year. Employees appointed to positions designated at-will means that both the employee and the City have the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause. At-will employees have no access to administrative grievance and / or disciplinary appeals procedures described and explained in this Manual. The terms and conditions of employment for full time at-will employees will be outlined in a personal services contract executed upon appointment. Part-time and temporary employees are at-will with the terms of employment outlined in the "At-Will Statement" signed at time of hire. Nothing in the City of Galt Personnel Manual, the "At-Will Statement", or in an employee's contract shall limit the right to terminate employment at-will.

Paid Sick Leave

In Accordance with the Health Workploace Health Families Act of 2014, the City of Galt provides paid sick leave for all employees. Effective July 1 2015, temporary employees shall accrue paid sick leave as provided for in AB 1522, ABS. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every thirty (30) hours worked.

Deferred Compensation

Temporary employees are not eligible to receive any City provided employee benefits, except participation in the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and as provided by applicable law. The employee may elect to have any amount of money up to the legal limit withheld from their regular paycheck and placed in a deferred compensation plan in accordance with Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Social Security Program

Temporary employees participate in an alternate plan called the Public Agency Retirement Services Alternate Retirement System 457 Plan (PARS ARS 457).

State Disability Insurance

The City participates in the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and is funded through employee payroll deductions.

I understand the Recreation Worker I position is a temporary at-will position. The current hourly rate is $18.00 per hour. Work hours may fluctuate; and may be less than 960 hours per fiscal year. I am willing to accept an assignment under these conditions and am available to work as needed.

This position requires incumbents to work Tuesday & Wednesday between 5 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. and occasional shifts on the weekends, nights, holidays and be on-call during emergency situations. Are you available and willing to work the schedule detailed above?

Are you at least sixteen(16) years of age or older?

Please indicate your level of recent experience in Market operations or a closely related field.

• Less than six (6) months
• Six (6) months to one (1) year
• One (1) to two (2) years
• More than two (2) years

Please describe any experience you have that relates directly to this position. Include your employer, title, and dates of employment. DO NOT sate "see resume."

This position requires the mobility to perform physical work including : frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, bending and squatting; frequent lifting up to 40 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; use of basic hand and power tools and equipment, drive a motor vehicle and / or maintenance equipment, constant use of overall vision; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone / radio. Must be willing to work out doors in all weather conditions with exposure to loud noise, traffic, and potentially hazardous conditions such as exposure to chemicals, fumes and other environmental substances. Are you physically fit to perform this job?

Required Question

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