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Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the daily activities and staff for Mill Valley Recreation Department. The ideal candidate will be a reliable and organized Teaching Artist to lead arts-based “Camp Creative” for 3 weeks. Each week has its own unique theme and curriculum, which the ideal candidate will bring to life. Camp Creative will run: 6/17-6/21, 6/24-6/28, 7/8-7/12, and 7/15-7/19, 9am-4pm.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Ability to take existing arts camp weekly themes and curriculum and make your own, based on your creative talents and exploring multiple mediums from sculpture and painting to performing arts.
• Ability to coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities of Camp Creative.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred, teaching experience a plus.
• Create and maintain a safe, challenging, and creative arts camp environment while focusing on learning and meaning.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and campers.
• Supervise, direct, and motivate subordinate camp counselors and counselors-in-training.
• Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of campers. 
• Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners and active play by both staff and campers. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature or special events.
• Ability to lead groups of campers in various day camp activities.
• Motivate staff and campers through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive day camp environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc.).
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the daily activities and staff for Mill Valley Recreation Department and Community Center Summer Day Camp Program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Ability to develop, coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities, themes and special events for an ongoing summer day camp.
• Create and maintain a safe, challenging and creative camp environment.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and campers.
• Supervise, direct and motivate subordinate camp counselors and counselors-in-training.
• Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of campers. 
• Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners and active play by both staff and campers. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature or special events.
• Ability to lead groups of campers in various day camp activities.
• Motivate staff and campers through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive day camp environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provide for the well-being and safety of children in a fun, summer camp environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and campers.
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature or special events.
• Manage the task of checking in and checking out each child to the proper guardian.
• Encourage good behavior and appropriate manners.
• Encourage active play, read books and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Ability to lead groups of campers in various day camp activities.
• Motivate campers through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive day camp environment.
• Accurately maintain attendance records.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc).
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Inspect playing field and team equipment before the start of each game.
• Set up equipment, supplies, etc.
• Prep the field for play (drag chalk, set up bases, etc).
• Complete game reports.
• Help solve problems encountered by coaches and participants.
• Officiate assigned girls softball games.
• Perform all other related work as required.
• Provide cheerful, helpful service to the public.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of softball rules.
• Ability to officiate fairly.
• Ability to be outdoors and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to write legibly and speak clearly.
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and enforce the rules and regulations
   for girls softball.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Able to work weekends and evening hours or on an “on-call” basis.
• Must be personable and provide cheerful, helpful service to the public.
• Work well with the Recreation Staff, volunteers and the public.
• Experience in playing fast pitch softball, slow-pitch softball, or baseball.
• Experience as a Youth Sports Official is desired.

TUBERCULOSIS TESTING:  Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.

CONCUSSION TRAINING:  Candidates selected to work in a youth sports position are required to annually complete concussion training as required by CA AB2007. Free training and certification is available online at:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html

DEFINITION:

Under general direction to plan, develop, and implement assigned city wide recreation programs of average difficulty involving supervision of support staff and to perform other related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Incumbents in this position have considerable independence in selection work methods of procedures.  Instructions given by the Recreation Supervisor generally do not provide all of the information needed to complete the assignment. The JR Giants Co-Commissioner is expected to resolve most problems confronted through the application of judgment and precedent, referring only those which involve the establishment of new procedures or which involve solutions that are inconsistent with departmental procedures and policies to the Recreation Supervisor. 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

A junior Giants Co-Commissioner is responsible for the complete organization of the league in his or her area. Organizing a league includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Act as the liaison to the Giants Community Fund.
• Communicate regularly with Community fund staff on the league’s activities.
• Locally oversee the league’s Ambassador and assign him/her appropriate responsibilities.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES CONTINUED:

• Secure baseball fields for practices and games.

• Recruit players, coaches, and team parents.
• Register players, coaches, and team parents through siplay.com and ensure they complete the waiver.
• Verify all coaches have passed background checks through the agency and siplay.com prior to coaching.
• Administer ID badges to helpers who have completed their background checks, and ensure that badges are worn at all times when helpers are with Junior Giants.
• Coordinate new coaches to attend a Coaches Clinic.
• Hold a mandatory first Pitch Meeting to orient players and parents in Junior Giants league philosophy and programs.
• Address staffing issues.
• Create practice and game schedules.
• Distribute equipment and uniforms.
• Coordinate and encourage participation in the Character Development, Education, Health and Bulling Prevention programs.
• Distribute Junior Giants day/night tickets.
• Collect and take inventory of equipment and uniforms.
• Evaluate the season through an online end-of-season survey and meeting with the Community Fund staff in-person at AT&T Park between October and March.
• Enforce rules and policies as it pertains to the Jr. Giants program.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of developing and organizing group recreation and social activities.
• Rules, practices and equipment used in specialized recreation activities.
• Basic math.
• Basic principles of supervision and training.
• English usage, spelling and grammar.
• Record-keeping procedures.
• Public relations techniques.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Siplay.com
• Basic knowledge of baseball rules.

Ability to:

• Coordinate events, meetings, and practices for the JR Giants.
• Speak effectively before large groups of people.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Use computer and input large amount of data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. 

• TUBERCULOSIS TESTING:  Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
• CONCUSSION TRAINING:  Candidates selected to work in a youth sports position are required to annually complete concussion training as required by CA AB2007. Free training and certification is available online at:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and a responsible driving record.

• CPR certified.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, is responsible for the safety of swimmers; enforcement of regulations, pool maintenance and swimming instruction at a municipally-operated swimming pool.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Provide swim instruction.
• Conduct rescue operations.
• Conduct classes in various phases of swimming.
• Administer CPR and First Aid.
• Direct communication and contact with swimmers and the general public.
• Maintain discipline in and around swimming pool.
• Attend in-service training sessions and other meetings as required.
• Be alert for hazardous situations when guarding your area and report violations to the Pool Manager.
• Ensure that all pool patrons obey the facility rules.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and healthful manner.
• Prepare the pool for aquatic programs.
• Clean and disinfect the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment.
• Assist in the inspection of the facility, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the opening and closing of the facility. 
• Ensure any play and work areas are clean and free of all safety hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic child guidance principles and practices.
• Leadership techniques.
• General techniques of the various swim strokes.
• Effective supervision of youth activities and programs.
• Oral and written communications skills.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Plan and carry out assigned activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Be active, lift and/or carry equipment and supplies.
• Work in a leadership role with children and adults.
• Work harmoniously with fellow employees and the general public.

Note:  This position is a seasonal summer position. Work schedule will be flexible but may include weekends, evenings, and/or early mornings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:                  Completion of 10th grade.

Minimum Age:           16 years

Certification:               Prior to start of program employee must possess a valid:

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or similar agency.
• American Red Cross Life Guarding Certificate, YMCA Life Guarding Certificate or other nationally recognized lifeguarding certification.

TUBERCULOSIS TESTING:  Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.

CONCUSSION TRAINING:  Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children are required to annually complete concussion training as required by CA AB2007. Free training and certification is available online at:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html

DEFINITION

Under the direction of assigned Site Supervisor, assists in the provision of recreational activities for small or large groups of children. Job duties will take place in a recreational setting to plan and implement recreational activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and special events. Performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of daily and weekly activities.
• Provide support to a Site Supervisor by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio and visual equipment, operate educational training equipment, distribute, and collect papers and supplies.
• Attend in-service training sessions and other meetings as required.
• Supervise and lead daily activities for children.
• Assist in the inspection of all playground areas and equipment for unsafe conditions on a daily basis.
• Assist in supervising students in the facility, on the playground, or while on field trips.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of student meals as assigned; perform light housekeeping duties as required.
• Assist in the completion of daily attendance/activity reports.
• Assist students in the building of self-esteem and development of a value system by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and healthful manner and that play and work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Perform related duties as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS   

Knowledge of:

• Basic child guidance principles and practices.
• One or more recreational activities.
• Effective supervision of youth activities or programs.

 Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Plan and carryout assigned activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Plan and lead activities for children.
• Create and maintain enthusiasm among children.
• Be active, lift and/or carry equipment and supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: games, arts & crafts, music, drama & performing arts, nature & outdoor adventure, team-building, or sports & athletics.
• Must possess a valid First Aid certificate prior to start of the program.

TUBERCULOSIS TESTING:  Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.

CONCUSSION TRAINING:  Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children are required to annually complete concussion training as required by CA AB2007. Free training and certification is available online at:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html

THE POSITION

The Recreation Manager serves as a division head under general administrative direction and supervision to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment; implements general policy directives; manages division budgets; creates print and digital promotional materials; develops, markets, implements, and coordinates various project and program activities for City recreational and cultural events, and related services. Responsibilities will require occasional work schedule variations beyond regular business hours to accommodate evening and weekend events and activities. The salaried management classification distinguishes the greater complexity of the responsibilities and the greater independence obligated of the position.

This is a single-position management classification reporting to the City Administrator, or designee. The position has management responsibility to develop, implement, market and coordinate City recreation program activities and community events, provide oversight of the senior center recreation facility, provide guidance and assistance to event activities of outside organizations, and perform a variety of technical and routine duties that require a broad working knowledge of local government, recreation, event facilitation, and promotion processes.

PREREQUISITE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain knowledge, skill and ability would be:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Three to four years of management and administrative experience in a public or quasi-public agency recreation program, with increasingly responsible experience in the development of community recreation programs, events and services.
• Municipal government experience, or similar, is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations and Accreditations, etc.

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver License.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), and/or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE), is preferred, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

• May lead and train full time and part time personnel.
• May lead and train volunteers of varying capabilities.
• Have the ability to train others.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provide personal fitness training to clients requesting service; maintain personal schedule at the front desk; enforce all rules and regulations pertaining to the safety and well being of all patrons; keep fitness floor tidy and clean. Perform related work as required, may include light cleaning and janitorial.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Train clients safely according to current industry standards and training.
• Offer and conduct free fitness floor orientations to new customers during Fitness Floor shifts.
• Learn basic operation instruction for fitness equipment and teach these techniques to visitors.
• Sell self as Personal Trainer to new clients and provide customers with package options for training during fitness floor orientations.
• Monitor guests’ activities in the fitness center.
• Regularly produce personal training appointments each month.
• Clean, sanitize and ensure that fitness equipment is working properly.
• Organize and ensure that the fitness floor is orderly and all equipment is stored safely.
• Enforce all rules, regulations and safety principals.
• Answer any general questions from patrons and providing information on fitness programs
• Assume assigned duties connected with care and maintenance of the facility.
• Maintain certain fitness center records and reports as required.
• Respond professionally to emergencies. 
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and build positive relationships with other staff. 
• Actively attend and participate in required staff training and in-service drills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. The employee must satisfactorily complete an evaluatory period before obtaining regular status. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.

RECREATION LEADER

Open until filled – two positions available

Summary Description

Under the direction of the Senior Recreation Leader or an assigned supervisor/coordinator, the Recreation Leader is responsible for assisting in organizing and leading activities for children and adults in the City’s recreation programs including youth and adult programs, aquatics programs and senior programs; or when assigned to site responsibilities, monitoring the public and private use of city-owned facilities. Such use may include, but is not limited to, meetings, weddings, parties, dances, recreational events, etc. This position will provide excellent customer service both internally and externally at all times and can require set-up and clean-up for scheduled activities.  This is an at-will, intermittent, part-time, hourly wage position without City-paid benefits. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:

When assigned to Recreation Activities

1. Implement all daily activities of the program as assigned, including carrying out program schedule, participating in all program activities, monitoring and enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining a safe environment and collecting any necessary paperwork.
2. Assist Senior Recreation Leader in implementing program objectives and collecting relevant data.
3. Assist with maintaining on-site safety for participants, observers, volunteers and other involved in the program.
4. Instruct program participants in rules, model appropriate behavior and monitor strict adherence to program guidelines and enforce rules.
5. Exercise sound judgment in addressing behavior problems.
6. Responsible for appropriate use, maintenance and storage of all program supplies and equipment.
7. Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with participant, volunteers, staff and those contacted in the course of work.
8. Exhibit enthusiasm for the program.
9. Perform other program related duties as assigned.
   When assigned to Facilities/Site Monitoring
10. Monitor the use of city owned facilities and ensure the strict adherence to the rules governing the use of city facilities.
11. Responsible for the appropriate use, minor repair of, and proper storage of supplies and equipment used in city facilities.
12. Coordinate facility arrangements with instructors, rental groups and maintenance personnel.
13. Track equipment issued during rentals.
14. Provide excellent customer service to all customers, employees, citizens and guests using city facilities.
15. Ensure that facilities and restrooms are properly cleaned and ready for the next scheduled use.
16. Inspect facility for potential safety hazards, eliminate and/or report such hazards.
17. Assist in the setup, take down and cleanup processes as needed.
18. Routinely adhere to and maintain a positive attitude towards City and Department goals.
19. Perform related work as required.