Location: Borchard Community Center
Final Filing Date: This position will close Friday, October 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm PST
Salary Range: Five (5) Steps: $5,379 - $6,724 / month
Summary:
Under general supervision, assists in organizing, leading, and conducting recreational programs and provides highly responsible and technical professional staff assistance in the development and conduct of specialized recreational programs, in accordance with District policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the supervision, planning, organizing and conducting of specialized recreation programs in the area of fine and performing arts, sports, outdoor activities, therapeutics, inclusion or other areas.
- Prepares written public correspondence, speaks to school and community groups and promotes participation in scheduled activities through marketing plans and outreach efforts.
- Schedules and assigns subordinates to supervise specific activities and evaluates progress.
- Instructs participants in various athletic and recreational activities.
- Supervises, trains, and appraises staff; prepares work schedules.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports on participation, equipment and facility use.
- Coordinates and participates in equipment selection, physical set-up for special activities and the issuing and collecting of materials.
- Serves as assistant to the supervisor responsible for Inclusion services by helping to evaluate, develop and make recommendations to implement services and programming for those with special needs based on research, trends and best practices; assists in monitoring their effectiveness in the area of program assignment for implementation.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- May coordinate activities, finances, and meetings of a Community Advisory Council.
- Assists in preparation of program budget.
- May be required to transport materials or participants.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty* satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Recreation or a closely related field; two years (2) in public group recreational activity leadership experience including supervisory, public relations, marketing skills. Knowledge of principles and techniques pertaining to the specialized program activities and, program marketing and evaluation methods; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For Therapeutics Unit (n/a for this posting), preferred degree in Therapeutic Recreation and/or two years (2) experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably with ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis); and the ability to learn/implement applicable laws and inclusion methods and practices.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in area of expertise, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Ability to present information and respond to questions.
Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages and costs. Ability to determine cost of contractors and provide budget input.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Certificates and Licenses: First Aid and CPR certificates within 6 months of employment; California Driver’s License. Therapeutics program requires a California Commercial Class C Driver License within 6 months of employment (n/a for this posting). All positions working with children under 18 require fingerprint clearance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees. Number of employees supervised will vary depending on Unit assignment. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. *
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. Exposure to hazardous conditions in the environment will vary depending on Unit assigned.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties* of this job:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly talks or hears. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The physical demands will vary depending on Unit assignment.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Selection Process
Apply online at: www.crpd.org/jobs (follow link to www.calopps.org, Member Agency: Conejo Recreation & Park District)
Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience. Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume. Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged and must be submitted online as attachments with the fully completed application. Applications must be submitted online by the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Examination: Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations. Test content will be related to the job. A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area. If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part. Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.
- Written Test/Practical Exercise: A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview.
- Appraisal Interview: A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
- After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.
All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.
NOTE: THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.
In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources. Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill. Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Position subject to pre-employment physical
