PT Recreation Specialist
City of San Pablo (CA), California, MO, United States
Now Accepting Applications for
RECREATION SPECIALIST
Temporary/Part Time Position/At-Will Employment
Hourly Rate: (A) $18.03 - (E) 22.14
Filing Deadline: 04/17/2026 at 11:59 PM
Applications MUST be submitted online at www.GovernmentJobs.com
The Position
Under general supervision, the Recreation Specialist will assist in the planning and implementing of Summer recreation programs. The City of San Pablo is currently recruiting for Recreation Specialist to work primarily with Junior Giants, with occasional summer camp programming. Incumbents will provide individual and group instruction regarding recreational activities; and assist in ensuring compliance of established rules and procedure
Examples of Duties
Plan, organize and conduct various recreational, youth empowerment, and physical education activities, events, and programs. Prepare for scheduled activities, events, and programs and ensure that required paperwork, equipment and other materials are in order.
Plan and direct group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction, encourage a sense of team work and fairness, interpersonal communication skills, and cooperation and ensure that order and discipline are maintained during recreational activities
Assure proper set-up of facility and safety of program participants; ensure proper procedures are followed in program activities, both with regard to safety and program goals.
Promote and publicize programs; prepare marketing material including flyers, schedules of events, brochures and activity guides.
Ensure proper behavior on the part of program participants; takes disciplinary action as needed; Respond quickly to potential hazardous situations and accidents; prepare reports related to incidents.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Assist with innovation, planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programs, activities and special events.
Respond to issues, concerns and complaints and resolve in a satisfying manner.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and purposes of the assigned recreational activity; rules governing sports/sportsmanship; principles of discipline; methods, equipment, and terminology in the particular recreation specialty; basic record keeping practices; safe and efficient work practices as they relate to recreational program related activities.
Ability to:
Coordinate and organize group activities by maintaining a safe environment and effective relationships with children and adults; earn the confidence and friendship of participants; command respect and maintain discipline; enforce rules and procedures; train and instruct others; deal tactfully with people; drive a vehicle in a safe and efficient manner; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
One year experience of group counseling and/or recreational experience with children.
Education:
Two years of education from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in recreation or related field; extensive experience in counseling at-risk-youth is highly desirable.
Required License:
Possession of an appropriate and valid California Driver's License and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record.
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Examples of Duties
Plan, organize and conduct various recreational, youth empowerment, and physical education activities, events, and programs. Prepare for scheduled activities, events, and programs and ensure that required paperwork, equipment and other materials are in order.
Plan and direct group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction, encourage a sense of team work and fairness, interpersonal communication skills, and cooperation and ensure that order and discipline are maintained during recreational activities
Assure proper set-up of facility and safety of program participants; ensure proper procedures are followed in program activities, both with regard to safety and program goals.
Promote and publicize programs; prepare marketing material including flyers, schedules of events, brochures and activity guides.
Ensure proper behavior on the part of program participants; takes disciplinary action as needed; Respond quickly to potential hazardous situations and accidents; prepare reports related to incidents.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Assist with innovation, planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programs, activities and special events.
Respond to issues, concerns and complaints and resolve in a satisfying manner.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and purposes of the assigned recreational activity; rules governing sports/sportsmanship; principles of discipline; methods, equipment, and terminology in the particular recreation specialty; basic record keeping practices; safe and efficient work practices as they relate to recreational program related activities.
Ability to:
Coordinate and organize group activities by maintaining a safe environment and effective relationships with children and adults; earn the confidence and friendship of participants; command respect and maintain discipline; enforce rules and procedures; train and instruct others; deal tactfully with people; drive a vehicle in a safe and efficient manner; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
One year experience of group counseling and/or recreational experience with children.
Education:
Two years of education from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in recreation or related field; extensive experience in counseling at-risk-youth is highly desirable.
Required License:
Possession of an appropriate and valid California Driver's License and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record.
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