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- The Position
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The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Recreation Coordinator to fill multiple vacancies in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification, including 3/4 time benefited, 1/2 time benefited, and part-time non-benefited positions, for up to twelve (12) months.There are immediate vacancies for the following:
- Part-time non-benifitted Assistant Recreation Coordinator
- 1/2 time benefitted Assistant Recreation Coordinator
- 1/2 time benefitted grant-funded* Assistant Recreation Coordinator
*Employment designated as “grant-funded” is contingent on the availability of adequate funding. Should funding be cancelled at any time by the funding agency, the position will be eliminated, unless alternate grant fund are secured.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has fifty-eight parks, totaling 2,880 acres of developed parkland, twelve community centers, three senior centers, two social service centers, one youth opportunity center, one youth innovation center, one nature center, eight pools, and approximately 24 miles of trails. Join the Department and team that provides convenient, affordable and equitable recreation services to the community through organized youth and adult sports, aquatics programs, cultural arts, community special events, intervention and prevention programs, nature programs, recreation contract classes, activities and education, mobile recreation programs and after school programs.The Assistant Recreation Coordinator assists, coordinates, and facilitates the recreation programs and provides training and oversight for staff and volunteers. Maintains, coordinates, and orders inventory equipment. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills; responsible attitude in working with the public, maintains an effective working relationship with employees and the general public. - Work Performed
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Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementation various recreational programs for a neighborhood, community area, or special event.
- Delegate, assign, support, and review part-time staff and operate a program or center in the absence of professional staff.
- Train and oversee part-time staff and volunteers in leading recreational activities.
- Assist, support, and participate in maintaining appropriate program information and devising work schedules; oversee special event and athletic field permitting and reservations and ensure staff follows designated standards and protocols.
- Conduct and administer computerized registration and facility reservation programs; process the paperwork or payments associated with the registration and reservation.
- Inspect and oversee the care of the facility and outdoor area to ensure the location is safe to conduct activities.
- Attend, conduct, and participate in various meetings to ensure cohesive transparency between all recreational facilities and programs.
- Promote and market assigned programs; assist in developing outreach methods, social media output, and other advertisement; teach and facilitate classes and other program elements.
- Purchase supplies and train staff on procedures for purchasing supplies; ensure adherence to budget limits and inventory needs.
- Participate in recruiting, selecting, interviewing, and training of new staff members; provide feedback and support decision making procedures; ensure appropriate staff coverage for facilities and events.
- Collaborate and work closely with higher level staff in facilitating relationships with local groups associated with assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Qualifications
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Education and Experience:
Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED) and minimum completion of one year (30) semester units of college coursework with major work in recreation or a closely related field.
Experience: Two years of experience working in a recreational or similar setting. Customer service experience with youth, adults, seniors and/or facilities is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Highly Desired Qualifications:- Experience assisting with grant funded programs
- Available to work occasional nights and weekends
- Experience in youth and adult sports
- Experience in community center operation
- Experience in after-school program
- Experience in facility rental
- Experience in inventory
- Experience in senior programming
- Experience with adaptive learners
- Adopt-a-Park program experience
- Volunteer Program experience
- Experience using marketing elements such as social media, Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.
- Selection Process
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application2) Completed Supplemental QuestionnairePLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
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The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
- Retirement for Classic Members – For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Retirement for New Members – For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 7%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Health Insurance – The City offers five health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,100 per month for employee and dependent coverage.
- Dental Insurance – The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
- Vision Insurance – The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
- Life Insurance – The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $11,000.
- Deferred Compensation – The City offers optional participation in the deferred compensation plan.
- Leave Benefits – Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account – The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
- State Disability Insurance – Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.- I understand.
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Please indicate the type of position in which you are interested (check all that apply).- 3/4 time (benefited)
- 1/2 time (benefited)
- Part-time (non-benefited)
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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
- Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
- Master’s degree
- PhD
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Do you possess at least 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university?- Yes
- No
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Please indicate the amount of experience you have in group recreational activity leadership.- None
- Less than 1 year
- Greater than or equal to 1 year / Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
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Please indicate the following regarding your experience listed in question #5 for each employer:
Employer:
Job Title:
Length of Experience:
Examples of Duties:If you answered “None”, please list “N/A”
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Please indicate which field(s) of group recreational activity you possess experience in (check all that apply).- None
- Youth and Adult Sports
- Community Center Operations
- After School Programs
- Facility Rentals
- Inventory
- Graphic/Web Design
- Sponsorship
- Administrative/Clerical
- Volunteers
- Marketing
- At-Risk Youth
- Maintenance
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Do you meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years of age or older?- Yes
- No
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Do you currently posses a valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License?- Yes
- No
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Are you bilingual in Spanish?- Yes
- No
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Please describe your experience using Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects). If “NO” experience, please list “N/A”.12
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience with ActiveNet software? If “YES”, please describe your experience below. If “NO” experience, please list “N/A”.13
Are you available to work nights and weekends?- Yes
- No
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire.Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
- I understand.
* Required Question