What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Program Specialist (Part-Time) position at City of Richmond, CA?
Introduction
Are you interested in engaging with communities and empowering residents? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Recreation Program Specialist with the Community Services-Recreation Department of the City of Richmond. This part-time position offers exciting opportunities to lead and teach activities related to recreation and sports. You can specialize in areas such as modern dance, puppetry, or tennis. Alternatively, you can become an integral part of a unique initiative that provides essential tool-lending services to residents and groups on wheels.
As a Recreational Program Specialist with the North Richmond Mobile Tool Library, your responsibilities will include operating the Mobile Tool Library vehicle, maintaining an updated online tool catalog, creating and distributing marketing materials, and engaging with the community. The position includes weekend and evening shifts. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and supporting our mission of providing valuable resources to the community, we encourage you to apply today!
Hourly salary for this classification is as high as $27.65. Additionally, City-paid benefits include sick leave in accordance with state law.
Position Description and Duties
Class Characteristics
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Assists in planning, organizing, scheduling and gives direct leadership to classes in a specialized phase of the recreation program, such as athletics, aquatics, drama, puppetry and storytelling, music, dance, senior citizen’s programs and the like.- Assists general recreation staff in the conduct of the activities comprising the specialty.
- Develops and maintains necessary specialized facilities and materials.
- Coordinates the specialized activity program with other recreation programs.
- Maintains group and individual discipline.
- Plans a logical sequence of activities to fit the abilities and interest of the participants.
- Keeps records of attendance and participation; promotes participation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with specialized training in a particular field of recreation activity
- One (1) year of experience as an instructor or leader in the recreation specialty to which assigned
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Current First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations by date of hire.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
- The City’s policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
Required KSA For Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles and purposes of recreational activity
- Methods, equipment, and terminology in the particular recreation specialty
Ability to:
- Develop interest and encourage participants
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with participants
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Additional Information
To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Qualifying Phase: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Selection Process: The applications of those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be submitted to the Community Services Department hiring manager for further consideration. The better qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an interview. Applications will remain on file for six (6) months.
Background Check and Tuberculosis Testing: Candidates will be required to complete a background check and Tuberculosis testing as a condition of employment.
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Positions that are identifed as part-time, seasonal, temporary do not receive benefits.
Positions that are identified with the status of being Permanent Part-Time receive the following:
BENEFITS
(Permanent Part-Time Employees)
Fringe benefits are similar for most employees. However, benefits may differ depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Richmond's Human Resources Management Department.
Working Conditions: Permanent part-time employees generally work between 20 – 30 hours per week.
Holidays: Most employees receive 12 paid holidays. In addition, employees receive 1 floating holiday. All permanent part-time employees shall receive holiday pay only if the holiday falls on their regularly scheduled work day.
Medical: City participates in California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Medical Plans. Coverage is available for employees and dependents. New employees will be required to pay 1.45% of payroll for mandatory Medicare coverage, with matched contribution by City. City pays full medical for employees working 25 hours or more per week.
Vision Plans: Employees receive a City-paid plan for employees and dependents if employee works 20 hours or more per week.
Sick Leave: Employees accrue 1 day of paid sick leave per month. There is no limit on number of days an employee can accumulate.
Permanent part-time employees shall be granted pro-rated vacation and sick leave based upon the number of hours worked.
Vacation: Most employees accrue annual vacation as follows:
10 days – first 3 years of service
15 days – 4 to 14 years of service
20 days – 15 to 22 years of service
25 days – 23 to 29 years of service
30 days – 30 years of service
Retirement: The City of Richmond contracts for pension benefits with CalPERS. Eligible employees will receive those pension benefits that correspond with their membership status as determined by CalPERS. Employees are required to pay the full amount of the member contribution for CalPERS benefits.
Agency Shop Requirement: Some job classifications are required to join a union or pay an equal service fee.
Selected positions may require Department of Justice clearance and Tuberculosis testing.
Employee Benefits information is available on the City of Richmond Human Resources website.
The Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.)is also available on the City of Richmond website.
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