Job Details
Salary: $16.50 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Healdsburg, CA 95448
Job Type: Part Time Temporary
Job Number: 2024016
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 04/30/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Healdsburg is currently recruiting for the positions of Recreation Leader I - III to jointhe Community Services Department in a variety of capacities! These positions will support after school programs, summer camp, and sports programs!
After School Program: Monday-Friday, 2pm - 6pm
Summer Camp: Monday-Friday, shifts vary between 7:30am - 6:00pm
Sports (Softball Scorekeepers & Soccer Staff): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday nights, shifts vary between 5:30 pm - 10:00pm
Recreation Leaders earn a salary range of $16.50 - $21.00 per hour. This a non-benefited, part-time position, up to 25-30 hours per week during summer, no more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.
Applications will be reviewed weekly. Interviews may be scheduled at any time until the positions have been filled. This recruitment may be closed at any time, without notice. Prompt application is encouraged.
About the Recreation Leader I-III Position
Under general direction provides support to recreation programming and facility staff in the operations of assigned recreation facility(ies) and programs The Recreation Leader works under direction from a Recreation Coordinator. Work assignments also may be made by higher-level recreation classifications.
Examples of Duties
Employees in this classification may not perform all of the duties listed below. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist general public in a variety of recreation programs
- Answer phones and questions from the public regarding recreation programs and facilities
- Process registration forms; take payments and complete receipts
- Provide support to recreation program coordination staff
- Ensure compliance with applicable City and County laws and ordinances, and City policies and procedures
- Performs related work as assigned.
In addition to the above duties, tasks within an assigned department may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Complete daily logs of recreation center activities; monitor room set-up and routine maintenance of facilities during evening and weekend hours
- Keep accurate records of attendance at recreation programs or events
- Assist in the promotion of recreation activities through a wide variety of promotional media
- Assist in setting up and taking down furniture and equipment
- Collect and record daily revenues; perform related duties as assigned
- Assist in coordination of maintenance and custodial activities.
Typical Qualifications Knowledge of:
- Customer service principles
- Problem solving skills
- Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Computer applications; MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Internet
- Standard office practices and procedures
- Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to:
- Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
- Follow written and oral directions
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Monitor observance of laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and safety and health standards
- Apply common sense and good judgment to difficult or unusual situations
- Exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with people
- Work effectively with a minimum of direct supervision
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform basic arithmetic
- Operate a computer terminal.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and abilities outlined above is:
Education
- Education equivalent to completion of the twelve grade and sufficient work experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities described above.
- Supplemental college level coursework in recreation, physical education, public administration or closely related field is highly desirable.
Experience
Recreation Leader I: No professional experience is required.
Recreation Leader II: Equivalent to 1,000 hours of responsible experience similar to Recreation Leader I.
Recreation Leader III: Equivalent to two years of responsible experience similar to Recreation Leader II.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license during the course of employment.
Recreation leaders working with youth groups must be certified free from communicable tuberculosis according to California State Law and provide the City of Healdsburg proof of examination within the past two years. Proof of recertification is required on a four-year cycle.
Supplemental Information Incumbents must be willing to work a flexible schedule, depending on program needs, including working evenings, weekends and holidays. Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Lift up to 40 pounds.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed online City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your online application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may not be reviewed as part of the application screening process, unless the application specifically requests supporting materials.
HELPFUL TIPS WHEN APPLYING:
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- List all employers and positions held within the last ten (10) years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten (10) years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one (1) employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to fingerprinting and a background investigation prior to employment. Failure to comply with the background will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Healdsburg values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment that is representative of the community. The City is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces and diversity of our employees where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by contacting Human Resources within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (707) ###-####.
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I understand to be hired as a Recreation Leader I-III, that I am required to successfully complete and pass the following examinations prior to entry with the City of Healdsburg: TB (tuberculosis test) and LiveScan fingerprinting
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Do you possess a valid CA Class C Driver's License? Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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What is your availability? Use the text box to state your availability, and/or outline dates where you may be unavailable.
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What program(s) are you most interested in working in?
- After School Program
- Summer Camp
- Sports Programs
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