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Recreation Specialist

City of Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, CA, United States


Overview

Looking to give back to the community? At Fountain Valley Recreation & Community Services, every program we run—from senior services to youth leagues—creates a positive, lasting experience for our community. We are hiring for one

Recreation Specialist

who is ready to lead and grow with a collaborative, dynamic team. Come help us enhance the "Nice Place to Live" culture we’re famous for. Role

As our next

Recreation Specialist , you will take a lead role in designing, launching, and overseeing a diverse range of recreation activities. From managing high-energy events to daily programming, you will have the creative freedom to keep our offerings fresh and engaging. This is a part-time employment restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Typical work hours vary by department based on operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, holidays, or weekends. Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, development, and coordination of adult and youth recreation programs, including sports, senior services, contract classes, special events, facility rentals, and other recreational activities. Assist in scheduling, training, and overseeing part-time staff and volunteers for recreational events and activities. Perform a variety of general administrative duties, including but not limited to: answering telephones, assisting customers, collecting fees, class registration, preparing simple correspondence, data entry, filing, copying, maintaining attendance and other records and reports. Promote the safety of all program participants. Assist with the set-up and take-down of tables, chairs, and sports equipment for all facility activities including special events. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer. Other Job-Related Duties

Perform other duties as assigned. Education

High school graduation or equivalent is highly desirable. College-level coursework in recreation, physical education, or a related field is highly desirable. Experience

Previous experience coordinating municipal recreation programs is highly desirable. License/Certifications

Possession of/or the ability to obtain a valid CPR/AED and first aid certificate within 12 months of appointment. Special Requirement

Evening and weekend work will be required to meet program needs. How to Apply

To access the full class specification, including a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required, please refer to the Recreation Specialist description. To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Important Information

The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview. All employment offers are contingent upon work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment steps (reference checks, background investigation, etc.). EEO/ADA Statement

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages discussing potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates needing accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date. Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to HR@fountainvalley.gov. The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

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