Recreation specialist Jobs in Downey, CA

Salary : $20.48 - $26.14 Hourly

Location : CITY OF CARSON, CA

Job Type : PART-TIME

Job Number : 2400089

Department : COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division : PARKS & RECREATION

Opening Date : 12 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

THE POSITION

An ideal candidate will have knowledge of ActiveNet or similar cloud-base recreation management system / software is desirable.

Job Summary :

Under general supervision, conduct special interest classes at various recreation centers; this position will also assist the reservations section by inputting and maintaining classes, activities, registration and managing the department's social media pages; and to perform related duties as required.

Position information :

This is a part-time unclassified position, limited to 980hours / fiscal year. This position is represented by AFSCME 809 Part-time, and schedule may vary between 7 AM to 5 : 00 PM, Monday - Thursday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• Plans, organizes and instructs special interest classes or programs.
• Develops and schedules classes for various age groups.
• Prepares reports on the status of the special interest class or program as needed.
• May be assigned duties as a sports official on an urgency basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows :

Education and / or Experience :

Completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance and demonstrable proficiency in an appropriate area.

Knowledge of :

Skill and Ability to :

License and Certificates :

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Special qualifications for particular recreation and leisure service activities shall be added as required.

Recruitment Process :

Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process.

The recruitment process will include the following :

Revisions to the recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made.

Other Information : The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.

Appointment :

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and / or verification. Inaccurate and / or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : ONLY THOSE AMONG THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS, WHICH WILL BE AN INTERVIEW, WEIGHTED AT 100%. APPLICANTS WHO FALSIFY, EXAGGERATE OR EXCLUDE MATERIAL FACTS ON THEIR APPLICATION MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THIS AND FUTURE EXAMINATION PROCESSES AND IF HIRED, TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and / or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of Carson

Summary of Employee Benefits

AFSCME - Part-Time

AFSCME Council 36, Local 809)

PARS Retirement

CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)

2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011.

2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013.

Other :

1959 Survivors Program - level 4

Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)

The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium.

For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents.

Sick Leave

Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage.

Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour.

Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).

Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays :

Memorial Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day.

For more information please click on the link below.

Are you familiar with ActiveNet or similar cloud-based recreation management system / software?

Please describe your experience with ActiveNet or similar cloud-base recreation management system / software. How did you utilize it?

Are you proficient in Microsoft Office application(s)?

Please select any of the following below in which you have experience :

Please describe your experience providing excellent customer service.

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