Recreation Coordinator (Aquatics)

Salary : $76,765.80 - $96,678.00 Annually

Location : City Hall / PD - 525 Henrietta St Martinez, CA

Job Type : FULL TIME - Regular Status

Job Number : FY24 / 25-00018

Department : Administrative Services

Division : Recreation Services

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Join our Recreation Team!

The City of Martinez is excited to announce an opening for the position of Recreation Coordinator in the Community and Recreation Services Division.

We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our dynamic team!

About the Role : The Recreation Coordinator, under general supervision, plans, leads, assigns, schedules, and participates in the activities of staff responsible for aquatics operations at the City's aquatics center. This role involves assisting with daily operations, ensuring facilities are prepared and well-maintained for public use, and providing administrative support for aquatics programs. The coordinator monitors all activities within the pool, decks, and surrounding areas to ensure patron safety. Additionally, the position involves other related tasks as required to support the efficient operation of the aquatics center.

Our Values : At the City of Martinez, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to our success. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where all staff members share our commitment to these values and contribute to our mission of excellence. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community and eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and inclusivity, we encourage you to apply.

DEFINITION :

Under general supervision, responsible for planning and coordinating a wide range of City-wide recreational activities and events; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

This position is differentiated from the Recreation Supervisor position in that it does not require the same level of experience or carry the same level of responsibility.

TENTATIVE ZOOM ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS : February 26, 2025

Representative Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Plans, supervises, and evaluates instructional fee classes, teen activities, special events, excursions for youth and adults, specialty adaptive swimming programs, recreational services for the handicapped, and summer playground activities; recruits and supervises temporary recreation leaders and instructional employees; prepares various reports; works with parents to resolve youth program participants' behavioral and other problems; conducts surveys to determine community recreational needs; trains temporary and seasonal employees in CPR, multi-media first aid and Department policy and procedures; meets with community groups, schools, and organizations to plan, develop and schedule inter-related programs; prepares all activity publicity fliers and advertisements, prepares or assists in the preparation of the tri-annual brochure of recreation classes, services and activities; possesses adequate written communication skills to perform job related tasks, may be required to present staff reports to the Park & Recreation Commission.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum : Graduation from a four year college or university degree program with a major in recreation or a related field and one year experience in a paid capacity in recreation or a related field; possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination.

Desirable : Knowledge of the objective, methods, and techniques of public recreation and equipment; knowledge of fee instructional class procedures; knowledge of playground equipment, games, arts, crafts; knowledge of recreation publications and brochure preparation. Possession of Red Cross Standard Certification in First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Water Safety Certification and ability to communicate effectively with the public and other City employees.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS : APPLICATION SCREENING :

Applications, resumes, supplemental questionnaire and / or other required documentation will be evaluated on a comparative basis. Those individuals whose materials best indicate possession of the stated requirements, may be invited to continue to the next step in the selection process. SUPPLEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE :

All applicants are required to complete the questionnaire. This questionnaire will be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. A select number of the most experienced and best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral board interview weighted at 100%, the pass point of the exam is 70%. Applicants must pass all examination components in order to qualify for placement on the eligibility list.

RECRUITMENT CLOSING DATE : January 30, 2025

TENTATIVE ZOOM ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS : February 26, 2025

TENTATIVE MANAGEMENT INTERVIEWS : March 3, 2025

Eligibility lists maybe active for up to one (1) year and will be used to fill current and future openings in this classification.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD :

Employees in this position are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

NOTE :

This position is part of the Management Compensation Plan.

CURRENT BENEFITS - MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS

Retirement : California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.

• Classic Members - Retirement formula of 2% at age 60 with a 3 year final compensation period. Classic Members contribute 7% toward retirement.
• New Members - Under the new pension reform law, Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1 / 1 / 13 those defined as New Members of PERS are eligible for the 2% at age 62 retirement formula with a 3 year final compensation period. New Members are required to contribute towards pension. Effective 07 / 01 / 2023, the contribution rate is 7.75%.

Deferred Comp : City contribution of 1.6% gross monthly earnings into a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan (ICMA).

Vacation : Fifteen days vacation for the first four years of service. Maximum 25 days annually after 20 years of service.

Holidays : Thirteen and one-half days per year and seven days of floating holiday time.

Sick Leave : Accrued indefinitely at the rate of eight (8) hours per month. PERS service credit for unused sick upon service retirement.

Longevity Pay : 2% at fifteen (15) years of service.

Bilingual Pay : $100 per month for one or more languages.

Health Insurance : The City contracts with the Public Employees' Retirement System for health benefits for this group. Effective 1 / 1 / 25, the City contributes $1,001.61 for employee, $2,003.22 for employee 1, and $2,604.19 for family coverage with the employee contributing a portion of the monthly premium. MCP available online at www.cityofmartinez.org.

Dental Insurance : The City pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for the employee and dependents. Dental plan includes orthodontic coverage.

Vision Insurance : The City pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for the employee and dependents.

Life / Disability : The City pays the premium for life up to $200,000 and disability insurance for the employee only. Voluntary, supplemental plan available for additional life insurance.

Health Club Reimbursement : The City pays up to $50 a month for health club membership.

Training / Education Reimbursement : The City pays up to $1000 per fiscal year. See MCP for details.

The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications and to assist in assessing applicant's individual qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant experience and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Although you may submit your resume or other additional information, such items may not be submitted in lieu of the questionnaire. DO NOT answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached resume." Also, please be concise limiting your responses to the information that is relevant to each question.

Do you possess a four year college or university degree?

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify your major. If you do not have a four (4) year college degree, please write "N / A."

Describe your experience planning and organizing recreational programs for youth, teen and / or adults / seniors.

Describe your experience with planning and supervision of aquatics services and facilities.

Describe a recreation program you created and / or run that you are most proud of.

Please select all applicable certifications you currently hold.

I attached copies of training certificates with my application for this recruitment.

I understand that this position requires a willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Are you able to work all shifts (mornings and afternoons), weekends and holidays?

I have reviewed my application for this recruitment and confirm that my professional experience and employment history are current and accurate.

Required Question

Salary : $76,766 - $96,678