What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist I position at City of Vacaville, CA?
Salary : $16.50 - $18.20 Hourly
Location : Vacaville, CA
Job Type : PART-TIME
Job Number : RSI 2025
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for a variety of exciting positions within our Parks & Recreation Department. Come join the fun!
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring department on a biweekly basis.
Recreation specialists work in a variety of programs including :
Adult and Youth Sports
- Providing support for youth and adult sports activities and leagues
Adaptive Recreation
Concessions
Facilities
Gymnastics
Special Events
Youth Services
The complete job description can be found .
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Some positions may require working irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
ABOUT YOU
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : None required.
Experience : None required. Some related work experience is desirable, such as working in a recreation or sports environment with the public of any age, working with youth, or providing customer service and cash handling.
License or Certificate : Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be at least 18 years of age if required to drive vehicles for City business.
Select positions may require the ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certificates within 30 days of hire.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit necessary documents as soon as possible.
Applicants can apply online at Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT : Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below :
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide a valid TB certificate and successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for these positions may include experience verification, Livescan (FBI / DOJ fingerprint review) and / or drug screen.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
1. What program are you most interested in working as a Recreation Specialist I?
What other program areas are you willing to work in?
What type of employment are you seeking?
Which shifts would you be open to working? (Please select all that apply.)
Please describe any related work experience that you feel would help you be successful as a Recreation Specialist I.
Do you understand that all employees under the age of 18, who have not yet graduated from high school, are required to obtain a valid work permit before starting employment?
California Education Code 10911.5 requires public recreation program employers to fingerprint employees having direct contact with any minor on or before the first day of employment. Do you understand that fingerprinting will be required?
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Salary : $17 - $18
