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The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District invites applications for  OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT to fill one vacancy. The final filing date is February 07, 2020.

The District is seeking an Operations Superintendent who is responsible for supervising and overseeing Operations staff.  This position requires in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, department policies and procedures. The incumbent in this management position is expected to quickly identify and correct problems, including troubleshooting complicated biological, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems problems. The incumbent should also have knowledge of compiling data for preparation of state mandatory reporting, and be able to develop and maintain department budgets.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications (please see job description), the ideal candidate for this position will also possess the following attributes:

• Creates a positive work environment.
• Displays a positive and professional attitude with a focus on developing strong Leadership skills.
• Respects and supports the diversity and differences in their coworkers and the community we serve.
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities.
• Has a passion to improve the organization and a desire to continuously strive for personal growth.
• Is a team player who enjoys working with peers, partners and others to positively impact the District’s efficiency, performance and work environment.
• Is open, honest, direct and will exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgement.
• Discreet and respectful when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong and proven management and leadership skills; as well as skills in business and organizational management, financial management, program and project planning, strategic planning and consensus building.

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.

City of St. Helena, California

Employment Opportunity

Maintenance Worker I/II - Bocce DOQ

Parks & Trees Division

Maintenance Worker I/II DOQ—Bocce

MWI $50,954 - $61,934 ($24.50 - $29.78 hourly)* plus benefits

 MWII $56,754 - $66,127 ($26.98 - $32.75 hourly)* plus benefit

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Maintenance Worker I

The Maintenance Worker I – Parks, Trees & Bocce is the entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.

Maintenance Worker II

The Maintenance Worker II – Parks, Trees & Bocce is the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents perform a full range of maintenance and construction tasks. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Lead Maintenance Worker, which is responsible for performing the more complex maintenance assignments and has lead responsibility duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Maintenance Worker I – Parks, Trees & Bocce

Receives immediate supervision from a Public Works Superintendent. Incumbents may receive lead direction from a Maintenance Worker II or a Lead Maintenance Worker. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

Maintenance Worker II – Parks, Trees, & Bocce

Receives general supervision from a Public Works Superintendent. Incumbents may receive lead direction from a Lead Maintenance Worker. May exercise functional or technical supervision over lower level workers.

Essential Functions:  

Parks, Trees & Bocce: Performs bocce maintenance including court grooming, repairs to courts such as curbs, backstops, and fenced end caps, and repairs to non-court amenities such as picnic tables, bocce shed, and bulletin boards; performs a variety of groundskeeping duties in and around bocce courts. Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, construction and installation work related to parks and tree maintenance. Performs park maintenance including  mowing, edging, and weeding landscaped areas; plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; assists in the installation of new park areas; repairs tiles and removes graffiti at parks; maintains and upgrades all City parks, pathways, and landscape areas; repairs and installs landscape irrigation systems; assists in the application of herbicides and pesticides; inspects park play equipment for conditions needing repair and maintenance. Performs tree maintenance including maintaining City trees for public safety by performing tree pruning; cuts and trims tree branches and limbs which create hazardous conditions; removes rubbish, dead limbs, and hanging limbs from trees. Conducts traffic control during maintenance and construction projects; sets up traffic control signs and direct and control traffic around work sites; communicates with the public during flagging duties. Operates trucks and other maintenance and construction equipment; maintains, repairs, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects. Assists with City sponsored functions and special events; responds to after hours call-outs as assigned. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints. Assists other Public Works maintenance units when required. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

Working Conditions: 

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.  Performs both routine and heavy, physical work in the construction, maintenance, repair and cleaning of streets, parks and facilities; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level classification of the Streets, Parks and Facilities Worker series.  Incumbents at this level participate in on-the-job training designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the journey level.  This class is distinguished from the Streets, Parks and Facilities Worker II position in that incumbents work under closer supervision, independently perform less skilled work and/or assist others in completing more difficult assignments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (include but are not limited to the following)

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Spread asphalt road building material over road surface to correct thickness.
• Crack, seal, patch, oil, and seal road surfaces.
• Use various hand tools such as shovel, pick, mattock, axe, and broom.
• Operate: a jackhammer, other pneumatic tools and various power tools, dump trucks, water trucks, and a variety of street construction and maintenance equipment that may include front-end loaders, spreaders, pavement rollers, tractors, and distributor trucks, and acetylene torch.
• Repair and patch curbs, gutters, bridge decks, headwalls, sidewalks, and perform related concrete work.
• Check brakes, lights, tires, fuel, oil level, and auxiliary equipment as required, and make minor field repairs and adjustments.
• Clean, adjust, and service tools and equipment.
• Clean and sweep work areas.
• Serve as flag person on street work projects.
• Set out sand bags at various locations for flood protection.
• Assist the operator on the rock chip spreader and operate the patch master.
• Perform work involving traffic signs installing, removing, replacing, resetting, repairing, and maintenance.
• Assist and participate in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional, and informational City signs.
• Paint lanes, parking lots, and curbs.
• Apply hot thermo plastic and adhesive taped traffic stripes and markings.
• Operate sign marking equipment such as silkscreen apparatus, stencils, welding equipment, pipe threaders, and power saws.
• Operate, maintain, and repair specialized and complex street marking equipment as required.
• Build and stencil traffic barricades.
• Set up and remove barricades, cones, and warning signs as work requires.
• Maintain routine records of time and materials used.
• Install raised lane driving buttons and bars on street surfaces.
• Remove obsolete traffic markings on street surfaces, using grinding and power equipment.
• Repair and install roadside delineation barricades and guardrails.
• Set up and remove computerized and mechanical traffic counters.
• Rake, clean and water park areas; clean, sanitize, and service restrooms and other public facilities.
• Sweep and wash off courts, theaters, walks and other paved areas.
• Weed and cultivate shrubs and flower beds.
• Operate a variety of high-power equipment and hand tools; trim, fertilize, renovate and maintain turf and plant area.
• Regulate and adjust automatic sprinkler, lighting controllers and repair sprinkler systems.
• Help on construction work in parks.
• Assist supervisor as needed.
• Document and issue work orders, keep records and reports regarding work done.
• Remove graffiti from buildings, signs and concrete.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the work.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Properly place cones, barricades and warning devices and direct traffic flow at job sites.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.

Knowledge of:

• Techniques and materials used in the maintenance and repair of streets, gutters, sidewalks, parks and related facilities.
• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the field.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.

EXPERIENCE

One-year experience in construction, maintenance and repair of streets, parks or facilities.

EDUCATION

Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and the ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance.

LICENSE

Possession of a responsible driving record and a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  A California Class B Drivers License is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORKING CONDITIONS

Strength: Heavy Work- Must possesses sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Must be willing to be on a 24-hour emergency call out list. May be assigned a cell phone during non-working hours and holidays. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and confined spaces, climbing ladders to service lift stations and sewer lines as necessary with exposure to unpleasant odor and potentially hazardous conditions. May be assigned to work weekends as needed.

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