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RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST (Permanent Part-Time / 30 hours per week) Government Job Dept-COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Full Time

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RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST (Permanent Part-Time / 30 hours per week)
Under supervision, leads and teaches recreation and sports activities in a specialized area (i.e. drama, modern dance, folk dance, social dance, puppetry, major sports, tennis, archery, and special interest groups); and does related work as required.  This position is responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, and giving direct leadership to classes in a specialized phase of the recreation program. There is currently one (1) permanent, part-time / 30 hours per week Recreation Program Specialist vacancy.  

The work schedule for this classification is 30 hours per week.  The benefits for this position includes CalPERS retirement, medical, vision, and life insurance, but excludes dental benefits.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, confirmed cost of living adjustments in 2024 (4%), and 2025 (4%), CalPERS retirement,optional457b deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance ,tuition reimbursement, $750 in professional development annually, growth opportunities, and more!
This position works with children.  Per Public Resources Code Section 5164, employees in this position will be fingerprinted and their records checked with the Department of Justice.

 

Position Description and Duties
 
1.  Assists in planning, organizing, scheduling and gives direct leadership to classes in specialized phase of the recreation program, such as athletics, aquatics, drama, puppetry and story telling, music, dance, senior citizen’s programs and the like.
 
2.  Assists general recreation staff in the conduct of the activities comprising the specialty.
 
3.  Develops and maintains necessary specialized facilities and materials.

4.  Coordinates the specialized activity program with other recreation programs.

 
5.  Maintains group and individual discipline.
 
6.  Plans a logical sequence of activities to fit the abilities and interest of the participants.
 
7.  Keeps records of attendance and participation; promotes participation.

 

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
 
Basic principles and purposes of recreational activity; methods, equipment and terminology in the particular recreation specialty.
 
Ability to:
 
Develop interest and encourage participants.
 
Establish and maintain effective relationships with participants.
 
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
 
Experience and Training:
 
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with specialized training in a particular field of recreation activity, and one (1) year of experience as an instructor or leader in the recreation specialty to which assigned.
 
License or Certificate:
 
Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California driver’s license and a good driving record.

Current First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations by date of hire.  Candidates should include copies of these certificates with their application.

 

Additional Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
 
TO APPLY:  Each applicant must submit a City of Richmond Employment Application ONLINE. APPLICANTS QUALIFYING FOR POSITIONS ON THE BASIS OF COLLEGE DEGREES AND/OR COURSES NEED TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF STATED EDUCATION. Each applicant must submit a City of Richmond Employment Application AND responses to the Supplemental Qualifications Questionnaire by the final filing date. Failure to submit the Employment Application and responses to the Supplemental Qualifications Questionnaire will disqualify the candidate from further consideration. Please fill out the Employment Application completely (including places of employment with complete addresses; i.e., number and street name, city and state, names of supervisors with telephone numbers, etc.). INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO REJECTION.
                      
CANDIDATES MAY APPLY ONLINE ONLY:  http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us
 
Please Note: The City of Richmond will not authorize extensions beyond the final filing date. 
 
APPLICATION/SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE SCREENING:  All Employment Applications and Supplemental Qualifications Questionnaires will be reviewed and ranked for placement on an Employment List.  (WEIGHTED 100%)  Having all of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee placement on the Employment List. 
 
SINCE THIS POSITION WORKS WITH CHILDREN, PER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 5164, EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION WILL BE FINGERPRINTED AND THEIR RECORDS CHECKED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
 

EMPLOYMENT LIST
 
A ranking of “A” (Best Qualified), “B” (Well Qualified), or “C” (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment List.  This Employment List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.

FINGERPRINTING AND TUBERCULOSIS TESTING:  Successful testing is required as a condition of employment.
 

IMMIGRATION REFORM CONTROL ACT: In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.
 
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The City’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: The City’s policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fullyvaccinated,including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proofof completevaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation beforeemployment maycommence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contactHuman Resources
 
 

EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst:  K. Florence
04/23
 

Positions that are identifed as part-time, seasonal, temporary do not receive benefits. 

Positions that are identified with the status of being Permanent Part-Time receive the following:

BENEFITS
(Permanent Part-Time Employees)

Fringe benefits are similar for most employees. However, benefits may differ depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee’s job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Richmond’s Human Resources Management Department.

Working Conditions: Permanent part-time employees generally work between 20 – 30 hours per week.

Holidays: Most employees receive 12 paid holidays. In addition, employees receive 1 floating holiday. All permanent part-time employees shall receive holiday pay only if the holiday falls on their regularly scheduled work day.

Medical: City participates in California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Medical Plans. Coverage is available for employees and dependents. New employees will be required to pay 1.45% of payroll for mandatory Medicare coverage, with matched contribution by City. City pays full medical for employees working 25 hours or more per week.

Vision Plans: Employees receive a City-paid plan for employees and dependents if employee works 20 hours or more per week.

Sick Leave: Employees accrue 1 day of paid sick leave per month. There is no limit on number of days an employee can accumulate.

Permanent part-time employees shall be granted pro-rated vacation and sick leave based upon the number of hours worked.

Vacation: Most employees accrue annual vacation as follows:

10 days – first 3 years of service
15 days – 4 to 14 years of service
20 days – 15 to 22 years of service
25 days – 23 to 29 years of service
30 days – 30+ years of service

Retirement: The City of Richmond contracts for pension benefits with CalPERS.  Eligible employees will receive those pension benefits that correspond with their membership status as determined by CalPERS. Employees are required to pay the full amount of the member contribution for CalPERS benefits.

Agency Shop Requirement: Some job classifications are required to join a union or pay an equal service fee.

Selected positions may require Department of Justice clearance and Tuberculosis testing.

Employee Benefits information is available on the City of Richmond Human Resources website.

The Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.)is also available on the City of Richmond website.

INFORMATION ON THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CONSTITUTES NEITHER AN EXPRESSED NOR IMPLIED CONTRACT

01

These questions must be completed and submitted at the time of application. Failure to complete and submit these questions by the final filing date and time will disqualify the candidate from further consideration. The purpose of these questions is to obtain additional information to evaluate your qualifications for Recreation Program Specialist (Permanent Part-Time / 30 hours per week). FOR EACH QUESTION, INCLUDE RELEVANT EXAMPLES, THE NAME OF EMPLOYER(S) WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS OBTAINED, DATES/LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT, AND JOB TITLE. Omitted information will not be considered nor assumed. Do you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a valid work permit?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you over age 18?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Please specify those recreational activities in which you were a teacher, leader, or Participant from the 10th grade on. (Activities such as basketball, swimming, dancing, baseball, volleyball, tennis, art, music, etc.). Please be sure to tell us the type of activity whether you were a teacher, leader, or participant, period of time you did the activity (month/year), specify where the activity took place, give location of where the activity took place (Address, City, and State)

05

What type of group do you prefer to work with? (Elementary, Teens, Senior Citizens, Disabled, etc.)

  • ELEMENTARY
  • TEENS
  • SENIOR CITIZENS
  • DISABLED
  • MIXED GROUP

06

Please list your hobbies or special recreational interests.

07

What type of Red Cross Certificate(s) do you hold? (List the expiration date of each Certificate and attach a copy of each certificate to your application.)

08

Describe any experience in recreation or group work (paid or volunteer) not included on the Application or any opportunity for leadership not already listed that you believe is relevant to this application. (Please state activity, location, and how long.)

09

Please list your work availability.

10

Please list three (3) references, including former employers, if possible. (DO NOT INCLUDE RELATIVES.)

11

Please select the activities below that you have experience in.

  • ARTS & CRAFTS
  • NATURE STUDY
  • SPORTS
  • DANCE
  • OTHER

12

Please select the activities that you have actual experience in and enjoy.

  • ARTS & CRAFTS
  • NATURE STUDY
  • SPORTS
  • DANCE
  • OTHER

13

Please tell us specifically which activities you have either taught or have experience in.

* Required Question

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