What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist II (Part-Time) position at Seaside California?
Description
Seeking to fill a vacancy in the Older Adult Program department. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Seaside provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Under direct or general supervision, assists in planning, implementing, and overseeing recreation activities in connection with recreation services programs; performs a variety of technical support, clerical, and lead worker functions related to recreation facility and program operations; coordinates and directs the work of temporary staff and volunteers; monitors the day-to-day operation of specific programs and facilities; performs administrative duties related to assignment; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Recreation Director or Recreation Programs Supervisor. May receive general direction from a Recreation Specialist III. May provide work direction, training, and guidance to lower-level, temporary, or seasonal staff and volunteers.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey-level class in the Recreation Specialist series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the City's recreation programs and facilities. Positions at this level act with considerable independent judgment and initiative, and are responsible for supervising, coordinating, and participating in recreation programs to ensure that City facilities, recreation programs, activities, and services are safe and effective and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction for public use. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and directing the recreation program operations, activities, and services in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the operations and activities of a recreation program and/or facility. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level in the performance of the full range of duties required and receive only occasional instruction as new or unusual situations arise. Incumbents are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Programs Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for all program planning, staff supervision, and administration for the full range of recreational programs.
Examples of Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Plans, organizes, implements, leads, and assists in one or more recreation programs, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites.
- Plans, develops, and provides recreation program work; researches excursion sites; communicates status of activities and services to appropriate personnel.
- Assists in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities; reserves needed buildings and equipment.
- Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers; provides training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; provides input to performance evaluations.
- Monitors facility use; opens, closes, and secures buildings for events and assists in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use.
- Trains staff and volunteers in work methods and relevant safety precautions.
- Acts as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the general public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities, and services.
- Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor, parents, and others.
- Updates and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs and facilities.
- Participates in ensuring compliance with relevant permitting and licensing laws and guidelines; maintains and updates all records required by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations; ensures adherence to rules and ordinances.
- Ensures the safety of the public and staff at all times by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities.
- Assists and participates in recreation services special events including setting up and taking down equipment and materials; facilitating activities; and communicating with vendors, City staff, community groups, and other interested parties as needed.
- Develops and prepares brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other informational materials for the promotion of recreation programs.
- Administers basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as necessary.
- Creates and maintains a variety of records and reports relative to area of assignment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by the completion of college level coursework in recreation, public administration, physical education, special education, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in the delivery of recreation services comparable to that of a Recreation Specialist I with the City of Seaside.
Licenses and Certifications:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by the completion of college level coursework in recreation, public administration, physical education, special education, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in the delivery of recreation services comparable to that of a Recreation Specialist I with the City of Seaside.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid California class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.
- Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three (3) months of hire; and an AED Certificate with one (1) year of hire.
- If assigned to aquatic facilities, must have current Water Safety Instructor certificate, Lifeguard Certification, and CPR Certification for professional rescuer.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete Title 22 requirements within six (6) months of appointment.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles of employee and volunteer supervision and training.
- Principles, practices, and service delivery needs related to the program area(s) to which assigned.
- Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation and leisure activities and programs.
- Recreational, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the community.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the program area and facilities to which assigned.
- Recreation site management and oversight.
- Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.
- Applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
- Principles and practices of basic public relations techniques.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping, cash handling, and report preparation.
- Business arithmetic and statistical techniques.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
- Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic 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:
- Plan, oversee, implement, and coordinate assigned recreation program operations and activities as well as staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- Organize, plan, and direct the work of others.
- Plan and prepare recreation activities, reports, and other related program materials.
- Understand the organization and operation of recreation programs and facilities necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.
- Understand, interpret, and apply facility use policies and procedures.
- Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
- Lift and move tables and chairs and arranging facilities for community events and/or meetings.
- Handle rescues, medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
- Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the physical stamina to lift and move tables and chairs, arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees may work in the field and are frequently 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.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All City of Seaside employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed City application form is required for this position. Applications must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Copies of any required certificates must be attached to the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. The standards as stated on the front of this job announcement represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an examination as the Human Resources Office reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Human Resources Office.
TESTING PROCESS: The testing process for this position will include review of application materials and may include an interview panel and a final selection interview. For positions working in positions where they come in contact with children, selected candidate will undergo pre-employment Tuberculosis (TB) testing and TB testing every four years thereafter.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resource Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath and affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: This is an at-will position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, covered medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment actions, decisions, policies or practices. Reasonable accommodation in the application, testing and selection process will be made upon request of disabled applicants.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT 1986: In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in satisfactory health and free from disabling defect which would preclude satisfactory performance in the job for which applied.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Part-time employees will work a schedule that does not exceed 999 hours per year.
There are no benefits offered at this time.
APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed City application form is required for this position. Applications must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Copies of any required certificates must be attached to the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. The standards as stated on the front of this job announcement represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an examination as the Human Resources Office reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Human Resources Office.
TESTING PROCESS: The testing process for this position will include review of application materials and may include an interview panel and a final selection interview. For positions working in positions where they come in contact with children, selected candidate will undergo pre-employment Tuberculosis (TB) testing and TB testing every four years thereafter.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resource Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath and affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: This is an at-will position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, covered medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment actions, decisions, policies or practices. Reasonable accommodation in the application, testing and selection process will be made upon request of disabled applicants.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT 1986: In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in satisfactory health and free from disabling defect which would preclude satisfactory performance in the job for which applied.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Part-time employees will work a schedule that does not exceed 999 hours per year.
There are no benefits offered at this time.