Overview
The Recreation Specialist will work up to an average of 29 hours a week, Monday through Sunday, with regular evenings and weekends required. This is an hourly, limited term, part-time position offering 40 hours of sick pay after 90 days of employment and no other supplemental employee benefits other than salary. This position plans, organizes and implements specialized recreation programs for youth, adult, and/or senior citizens; recruits, trains and provides lead supervision for recreation staff and volunteers; assists in recruiting volunteers and contract instructors; coordinates activities with community members, local agencies and service organizations; prepares reports detailing program activity status; maintains program records; assists in the development of promotional/marketing materials; manages equipment and supplies; sets up and tears down for facility rentals, special events and other Human Services programs; assists in conducting training for staff and volunteers; maintains activity budgets and documents expenses. May be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
Organizational Responsibilities
This is a part-time position and reports to the Recreation Coordinator. Requirements include computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel), data reporting techniques, and marketing creation (including social media). Develop and maintain effective relationships with volunteers, participants, and staff; be an effective team player; demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility. Must work well with youth, teen, adult and senior citizen populations in an energetic, positive, and courteous manner; have good communication and organizational skills, including public speaking and the ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to make sound decisions and communicate them; must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; plan and organize activities; prepare flyers, reports, news releases, and newsletters. Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.
Education and Experience
Requires a High School Diploma, or GED, and a minimum of 48 college units, and/or three years of experience working within recreation, social service, or a related field. Related experience and/or training in planning, organizing activities, and clerical responsibilities is highly desirable.
License/Certificates
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability required. Possession of a First Aid and CPR certificate must be completed within 30 days of the position start date at no cost to the employee.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle; to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, running, throwing, and stooping in the performance of daily activities, including leading recreational activities. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.
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The Recreation Specialist will work up to an average of 29 hours a week, Monday through Sunday, with regular evenings and weekends required. This is an hourly, limited term, part-time position offering 40 hours of sick pay after 90 days of employment and no other supplemental employee benefits other than salary. This position plans, organizes and implements specialized recreation programs for youth, adult, and/or senior citizens; recruits, trains and provides lead supervision for recreation staff and volunteers; assists in recruiting volunteers and contract instructors; coordinates activities with community members, local agencies and service organizations; prepares reports detailing program activity status; maintains program records; assists in the development of promotional/marketing materials; manages equipment and supplies; sets up and tears down for facility rentals, special events and other Human Services programs; assists in conducting training for staff and volunteers; maintains activity budgets and documents expenses. May be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
Organizational Responsibilities
This is a part-time position and reports to the Recreation Coordinator. Requirements include computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel), data reporting techniques, and marketing creation (including social media). Develop and maintain effective relationships with volunteers, participants, and staff; be an effective team player; demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility. Must work well with youth, teen, adult and senior citizen populations in an energetic, positive, and courteous manner; have good communication and organizational skills, including public speaking and the ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to make sound decisions and communicate them; must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; plan and organize activities; prepare flyers, reports, news releases, and newsletters. Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.
Education and Experience
Requires a High School Diploma, or GED, and a minimum of 48 college units, and/or three years of experience working within recreation, social service, or a related field. Related experience and/or training in planning, organizing activities, and clerical responsibilities is highly desirable.
License/Certificates
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability required. Possession of a First Aid and CPR certificate must be completed within 30 days of the position start date at no cost to the employee.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle; to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, running, throwing, and stooping in the performance of daily activities, including leading recreational activities. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.
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