SENIOR RECREATION SPECIALIST
PART-TIME POSITION
SALARY: $17.65 – $21.45 per hour
This is a part-time position, approximately 29 hours per week, hours vary but must be available between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday including some weekends and evenings, in the Human Services Department to assist staff with the implementation of recreation and social service programs, activities, and special events for all ages. Under the direction of a full-time supervisor in the Human Services Department this position will assist in planning, promoting and conducting recreation and social service programs; activities, special events and perform other duties as assigned or required. Have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. This is an hourly position offering no supplemental employee benefits other than salary.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Under direct supervision, assists in the development and implementation of special events, recreational, sports, social, and educational activities and programs held at various schools, playgrounds and City facilities. Prepares written and oral reports and creates, organizes, promotes, supervise staff and evaluates activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to a full-time supervisor in the Human Services Department.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles of municipal recreation programs and municipal government organizations and functions; customer service, leadership skill; equipment and supplies used for recreational activities; recreational cultural, and social needs in the community; and procedure for planning, organizing, and maintaining a variety of recreation, human services, leisure activities, and working with the public, community based agencies, and schools.
Skills/Abilities to:
Under supervision, ability to plan and organize activities for all ages, good communication skills, both written and oral; make program presentations, ability to follow oral and written instructions; develop and maintain effective relationships with all participants, volunteers, staff, and be an effective team player; elicit community and organization support for programs; prepare flyers, reports, news releases, and newsletters.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE
High School Graduation, or G.E.D., minimum two years of college, and/or three years experience working with the public in the recreation, social service, or a related field required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for educational requirement. Related experience and/or training in planning, organizing activities, and clerical responsibilities. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Valid First Aid and CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time; lead physical education activities that may include running, jumping, or throwing a ball. This position requires the physical ability to stoop, bend, twist and reach; to lift, carry and handle equipment, desks, and boxes without assistance; and to provide visual and auditory supervision of children. The ability to participate in activities with youth indoors or outdoors such as to walk, run, bend, pull, push carry, load/unload supplies, lift up or move up to 50 lbs. Must be able to assume postures to allow physical and visual contact with children and communicate, see and hear well enough to keep participants safe. The position must be able to function well in a noisy, busy environment that includes the comings and goings of students and their parents. Work requires supervising students and leading activities outdoors sometimes in damp, cold, and hot weather.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Completion of Montclair’s Employment Application form and Supplemental Questionnaire for Criminal Convictions (Recreation and Learning Positions) is required.
2. All applications received by the filing deadline of 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, will be screened for conformance with required and desirable qualifications.
3. Candidates possessing the highest qualifications will be invited to participate in a structured oral interview.
4. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an eligibility list from which a selection will be made. The City Manager will make final appointment, upon recommendation of the Director of Human Services.
5. The top candidates must pass a fingerprint, criminal background investigation, and a preemployment physical including a drug screening, prior to hiring.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND FILING DEADLINE
City applications forms are available on-line at www.cityofmontclair.org. Completed and signed applications must be submitted to via email to [email protected], in person or by U.S. mail to City Hall, Personnel Division, 5111 Benito Street, Montclair, California, or via fax to (909) 621-1584, by the FILING DEADLINE of 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Applications received by fax or email will be requested to be submitted
with original ink signature if invited to structured oral interview.
This is a part-time position, approximately 29 hours per week, hours vary but must be available between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday including some weekends and evenings, in the Human Services Department to assist staff with the implementation of recreation and social service programs, activities, and special events for all ages. Under the direction of a full-time supervisor in the Human Services Department this position will assist in planning, promoting and conducting recreation and social service programs; activities, special events and perform other duties as assigned or required. Have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. This is an hourly position offering no supplemental employee benefits other than salary.
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