SALARY: $3860.34 to $5431.92 monthly (26 pay periods annually)
FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, March 15, 2020
IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-Time-time position of Parks, Recreation & Libraries Coordinator I in the Parks, Recreation, & Libraries Department. The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, and limited term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am–5 pm; a flex schedule may be available. Evening and weekend work will be required.
The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
THE CITY
The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:
- Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
- Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
- Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
- Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
- Collaborate inclusively: Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
- Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
- Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.
THE DEPARTMENT
The City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department incorporates our culture into our everyday interactions with our co-workers and our community.
- Take Pride - We’re proud of the services that we provide to our residents.
- Be Creative - We encourage an environment that allows for passion and innovation.
- Always Improving - We embrace change by fostering opportunities to learn, adapt and grow.
- Work As a Team -Teamwork makes us stronger, more efficient and adds value to our department.
- Make it Fun - We celebrate our co-workers, achievements and successes.
DEFINITION
To plan, organize, market and coordinate a variety of parks, recreation, library and community services programs as assigned; to oversee day-to-day program and related-facility needs; and to perform a variety of professional and technical level tasks relative to area of assigned responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Coordinator series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory personnel. Exercises direct supervision over technical, maintenance, administrative support and/or part-time personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of parks, recreation, library and community service
programs, events and/or classes.
- Schedule, plan, and direct program activities, classes and events associated with assigned parks,
recreation and/or library program area; promote assigned program, event and/or classes through
news releases, public service announcements, flyers, brochures, social media, email marketing
and current website information.
- Participate in the selection of full-time and part-time staff, contract instructors, and volunteers;
provide and coordinate training, oversee work activities and performance and make related
recommendations.
- Provide input to program budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures; authorize
purchase requests for materials and supplies; assure adequate inventory of needed supplies.
- Assist with the creation and implementation of marketing plans for assigned programs and
services; promote and market a variety of existing and new recreation and library services; foster
public awareness of available services and programs.
- Facilitate emergency drills and safety training of facilities; ensure off-site excursions meet City
safety and liability requirements.
- Supervise the use and scheduling of facilities; work with other City departments and divisions to
ensure proper maintenance and safety of facilities related to assigned program area; oversee City
field use including youth sport allocations, joint use agreements, and rentals.
- Prepare financial and statistical reports related to program activities; benchmark programs and
services; compile and analyze trends; prepare other reports and administrative materials.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for assigned
programs; submit justifications for part-time and seasonal staff, materials, supplies and services;
monitor and control expenditures.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend
corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and
the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles and practices of parks, recreation and/or library program development and service delivery.
- Parks, recreational, Library educational and social needs of a wide variety of age groups and special populations.
- Principles and practices of organizing groups, programs and services in a recreation environment.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
- Basic budget preparation and monitoring, cash control and related accounting practices.
- Modern office equipment and methods including use of computer applications in word processing, spreadsheet, and databases.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
Ability to:
- Learn to plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of parks, recreation and/or library programs as assigned.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
- Train staff and volunteers in work procedures and requirements.
- Learn to market assigned programs to identified groups.
- Learn to manage operations of a variety of facilities.
- Interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures.
- Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or take effective course of action. Promote and enforce safe work practices and ensure facility and equipment safety.
- Work weekends and evening shifts as required.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
One year of professional experience in parks, recreation and/or library program development and implementation and/or facility operations is desirable.
Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR Certifications as issued by the American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
- Your responses to questions 2-4, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
- Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
- How many years of experience do you have planning, organizing, marketing and coordinating a variety of parks, recreation, library and community services programs?
- Less than 2 years
- 2-3 Years
- 3-4 Years
- 4-5 Years
- 5+ Years
- Describe your background and experience in Adult and Senior programming. Please include: number of years, number of staff (full-time vs. part-time), contractors or volunteers supervised, budget and types of experiences.
- Describe your background and experience in Aquatics. Please include: number of years, number of staff (full-time vs. part-time), contractors or volunteers supervised, program and facilities supervised, budget and types of experiences.
- Describe your background and experience in supervising Recreation Facilities. Please include: number of years, number of staff (full-time vs. part-time), contractors or volunteers supervised, budget and types of experiences.
- Describe your experience with supervising full-time and/or part-time staff, your role as supervisor, your coaching/mentoring program, training and evaluating.
- Why are you interested in working for the City of Roseville in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries field?
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
