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Definition:  Under the supervision of the Recreation Director, Recreation Services Manager or Recreation Coordinator, develops and supervises a segment of recreation programs and may provide Recreation-related transportation services.    
                                                                              

Essential Duties:  Depending upon assignment, the duties of a Recreation Specialist include:

Under supervision of Recreation Department staff the Recreation Specialist plans, promotes, develops and supervises a portion of the recreation programs. Typical duties include:  picking up and delivering food for the Brown Bag program, record keeping, and special event liaison, assisting in front office day-to-day operations, gym supervision and class development. Attend meetings, workshops and other related duties as required. Possess the ability to communicate positively with the public, volunteers and staff.
 

Special Requirements:  Possess adequate vision to supervise participants in recreation programs. Be able to speak clearly and understandably. Be able to bend, stoop or crouch and have enough physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and assist clients. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to:  Work with Microsoft Office programs. Exercise independent judgment in performing job responsibilities. Supervise and direct volunteer and paid staff using positive communication skills. Organize and/or direct groups and individuals participating in senior youth and adult programs and special events. Think and act quickly in emergencies. Work to maintain and help create an action oriented atmosphere with both the public and staff. Understand and carry our written and oral directions. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors. Practice basic recreation skills in a variety of areas.

Education:  The successful candidate should have equivalent to four years of education in an accredited university or college. One (1) year or more years of related work experience can be substituted for an equivalent amount of work experience. 

Experience:  Experience equivalent to two years of experience in recreation, transportation, education or a related field.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers’ License with a satisfactory driving record

Certificates:  Must possess a current First Aid and CPR Certificate. This requirement can be completed within the first month of hire.

The Community

Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of San Francisco and the state’s capital, Sacramento, Suisun City is hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail service right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for a myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

The Department

The Administrative Services Department is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the City, including budgeting, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, utility billing & collections, risk management, human resources and information technology.  The Department is under the executive leadership of the Administrative Services Director, and is organized into three divisions: Accounting Services, Budget & Human Resources and Information Technology.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoo's & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. Happy Hollow is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates eight amusement park rides, displays various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting.

Under the direction of the Amusement Park Supervisor, the Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator position is responsible for multiple park operational areas such as customer service, concessions, cash handling, ride maintenance/inspections, playground maintenance/inspections, and puppet theater productions.
 

This is a highly visible City wide facility and program with focus on the day to day safety operations for the rides and attractions at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
 

This position regularly works weekends, evenings, and holidays, during all climatic conditions as assigned.

Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator job duties include:

- Prepare reports, evaluations, memorandums, and correspondences

-Initiate, maintain, and develop effective working relationships with ground maintenance, park rangers, zoo staff, Public Works, ride & playground manufacturers and state inspectors to foster good relations and partnerships to ensure consistent guest safety.

-Initiate, establish, and implement policies and procedures as they relate to Ride and Playground Safety regulations. Ensure compliance with California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL DOSH) mandated (scheduled and unannounced) rides safety inspections, annual qualified safety inspection (QSI), records audit of rides maintenance and training. Provide oversight of operational procedures and create and update policies including ride operations manuals, emergency, and evacuation procedures, tag out/lock out procedures, certification sheets and training aids to ensure compliance with multiple ride manufacturers, state guidelines (CAL DOSH) and ASTM F-24 industry standards. Completion of records management function for mechanical, preventative, corrective, and modification maintenance.

- Direct, monitor and approve expenditures as allocated in the budget. Prepare and implement part time staff budgets for Rides and Attractions team. Recommend and help develop operating budget revenue projections and expenditures and monitors spending for personal and non-personal services. Supervise and assign Part Time staff, plan and coordinate training. Create work schedules and monitor work performance. Recommend employment, retention, promotion, demotion, and completes performance evaluations. Work with other co-workers, department staff and City departments to insure safer visitor and staff conditions.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Rides & Attractions Safety Coordinator classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

COMPETENCIES:  

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Multitasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s)

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Communication Skills - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Planner. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Community Development or Planning Officer, performs, plans, directs and supervises professional planning activities of the Planning Division within the Community Development Department; including a variety of complex technical planning activities relative to an assigned area of responsibility; and performs related work as required.

The Senior Planner classification is the advanced journey-level in the Planner series. Incumbents assigned to this classification are responsible for more complex projects and planning project management. This position differs from the lower-level classification of Associate Planner in that the lower class performs more routine planner duties.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and final filing date is Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $49.0531 - $62.6056 Hourly | $102, 030.00 - $130,220.00 Annually

The City of Pacifica is currently hiring for multiple Child Care Teacher’s to join our team!

Do you have experience working with Children?

Do you have a passion for public service?

If so, apply today! Child Development Permitted Professionals encouraged to apply!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for Child Care Professionals. Currently, the City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department is recruiting for Child Care Teacher II’s and III’s to join our Child Care Team! The level at which incumbents will be hired depends on qualifications.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

CHILD CARE TEACHER II: $3,556 - $4,128

CHILD CARE TEACHER III: $3,970 - $4,806

This is a full-time benefited position that includes a comprehensive benefits package.

This position is pending budget approval for Fiscal Year 2019/2020. Anticipated start date if approved is end of July. 

CHILD CARE TEACHER II

Under the direct supervision of the Child Care Site Coordinator, the Child Care Teacher II is responsible to provide recreational and educational instruction and activities, social development, guidance and care for preschool and elementary age children by leading and assisting in the selection and coordination of a variety of activities and curriculum at a child care site.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Under the supervision of a Child Care Teacher III:

• Provide general supervision of children from ages 2.5 to 14 years.
• Assist in the development of diversified program of recreational games, arts, crafts and other activities for elementary school children.
• Assist in the development of a diversified preschool curriculum of music, science, math, dramatic play, social studies, literature and recreational activities.
• Plan and lead a variety of activities appropriate to children of various age groups.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Instruct children in the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
• Instruct children in proper health and hygiene care.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

CHILD CARE TEACHER III (LEAD)

Under the direction of the Child Care Site Coordinator, the Child Care Teacher III is responsible for providing recreational and educational instruction and activities, social development, guidance and care for preschool and elementary age children by leading and assisting in the selection and coordination of a variety of activities and curriculum at a child care site.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the development of a diversified program of recreational games, sports, arts, crafts and other activities for elementary school children.
• Assist in the development of a diversified preschool curriculum of music, science, math, dramatic play, social studies, literature and recreational activities.
• Plan and lead a variety of activities appropriate to children of various age groups.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Instruct children in the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
• Instruct children in proper health and hygiene care.
• Assist in the selection and arrangement of field trips, special events and guest speakers. Assist with the preparation of site nutrition program.
• Assist with developing discipline techniques and maintaining acceptable classroom behavior from participants.
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facility and equipment.
• Inspect the site and equipment for potential safety hazards; take corrective action to prevent injuries.
• Assist in recording numbers for attendance and nutrition reports.
• Assist Site Coordinator in preparing yearly State of California Desired Results reports, including managing children’s portfolios, and monitoring student progress.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD RECREATION (ECR)

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR – PART TIME

Recreation Department

$13.50 – $15.76 hourly without benefits

Program hours:

Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday/Thursday 12:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Priority Screening: Friday, October 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for a part-time Early Childhood Recreation (ECR) Assistant Instructor.  The goal of the Recreation Department is to provide early childhood recreational opportunities to foster social development, healthy lifestyles, build confidence and instill problem solving, listening and communications skills in participating children in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. This recruitment list may be used to hire substitutes and on-call Assistant Instructors in addition to the vacant position noted above. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of an Early Childhood Recreation Instructor and indirect supervision of a Recreation Supervisor and/or a Recreation Coordinator, assist in teaching a developmental program for preschool children 30 months to 6 years of age.  This position provides supervision of appropriate activities and events during program hours.  This position may be a year round part-time, seasonal, or a substitute position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

The “Ideal Candidate” will have one (1) year experience working with preschool-aged children and 6 units of Early Childhood classes. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience assisting with the supervision of and assisting an instructor with classroom responsibilities, excellent customer service skills, good working relationships with fellow employees, ability to solve problems and conflicts, communicate with parents, and available to work both morning and afternoon program hours.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Accountant – Term Limited for the Finance Department. The Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting tasks; may provide technical and functional supervision over assigned technical staff; coordinates with other divisions or departments to complete routine and non-routine functions associated with area of assignment; and performs related work as required.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field and one year of professional accounting experience.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is October 23, 2019, by 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 complete and qualified applicants, whichever is first.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click Jobs.

$39.90 - $50.92 Hourly

$82,986.38 - $105,913.60 Annually

Recreation Leader III or Recreation Specialist (Part Time) - Youth Services

Limited Term through December 15, 2020

Recreation Department

$16.08 – $28.57 hourly (20-25 hours per week) without benefits

San Ysidro Cultural Center Program Hours*

Monday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Hours may vary from week to week depending on the program needs

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

First Review of Applications: 

Friday, November 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for two (2) part-time Recreation Leaders III or Recreation Specialists, to be filled at either level. This position will provide non-traditional, recreational community-based programs, services and resources to targeted youth and families in coordination with the South County Youth Task Force.  The position is limited term through December 15, 2020.  The goal of the Recreation Department is to effectively and efficiently manage the development goals of the city while creating an environment that encourages business expansion and development consistent with the city’s guiding documents.

Calling all Risk Management professionals- The City of Glendora has a unique opportunity for a data driven, risk mitigating individual to supervise and oversee the City’s Risk Management programs. Working with all levels of City staff, the incumbent will utilize forward thinking strategies to modernize and centralize Risk Management functions including; City liability, general insurance and safety. If you have experience in principles and practices of risk management and are willing to take on new challenges we invite your application. Outstanding communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff teams and outside third party administrators is a MUST! Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification highly desirable.

Under general direction, supervises, plans, organizes, and coordinates a comprehensive risk management program with the objective of conserving City resources and assets against the effects of loss; forms collaborative partnerships with City departments to proactively anticipate risk/safety concerns while being responsive as issues arise; prepares various risk assessments and claims analysis in coordination with third party administrators (TPA); provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Finance Director/City Treasurer; performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Finance/Risk Supervisor include but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates the organization and operational activities for City’s Risk Management program.

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Risk Management; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.

• Monitors and manages the City’s general insurance program; reviews insurance language in contracts for City staff; oversees renewal of policies; coordinates acquisition of certificates of insurance; responds to questions form City staff and interacts with City’s joint powers authority.

• Identifies potentially difficult or complex claims by working with TPA to collect and evaluate data; define and select alternatives and/or initiate actions to implement solutions.

• Assist City departments in completing claim investigations; works with employees in the field to identify unsafe conditions or practices and recommend solutions.

• Works to continuously improve the safety of City facilities by surveying City facilities; programs and operations to identify potential liabilities and evaluate related insurable risks.

• Assists in establishing loss prevention programs and procedures including restitution; reports unsafe conditions and assists City staff in taking corrective actions.

• Review contractor’s and special event requests certificate(s) of liability insurance on behalf of applicable City departments for compliance with City requirements; may secure special event insurance for City sponsored events.

• Performs risk assessments and process evaluations for the purpose of streamlining and improving processes.

• Prepares reports, statistical data, correspondence, policies and manuals related to risk management programs; maintains records.

• Prepares, oversees, and administers budget of internal service funds for worker’s compensation and general liability.

• Conducts and prepares various complex analyses, studies and reports; presents staff reports of findings and recommendations as to appropriate action; compiles information and prepares manuals, documents, resolutions, publications or other necessary correspondence relating to administrative, fiscal or operational issues.

• Analyzes new and proposed legislation, industry trends and claim costs; recommends changes in operations and procedures to reduce risk.

• Monitors, analyzes trends, and recommends strategies for the workers’ compensation program in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.

• In coordination with other City department’s plans and/or conducts safety training; actively participates in the City’s Safety Committee.

• May supervise and direct the work activities of others involved in related activity and review work for accuracy.

• Participates and contributes to other assignments as needed within the Finance Department.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org  or contact the Human Resources Department.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education  and/or  Experience:  Any  combination  of  education  and  experience  that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major coursework in public or business administration, financial management, risk management, insurance or a related field; five years of increasingly responsible experience in mitigating risk, preferably in local government, financial management and budgeting, including some supervisory experience. Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skill Levels: Principles and practices of risk management and asset protection programs; laws of contracts relating to risk management and asset program protection, statistical and financial analysis; data collection techniques. Principles of municipal administration and budget. Methods and techniques of loss control and self-insurance programs; claims administration. Proven training methods and techniques. Procurement process for insurance policies.

Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2019 at 4:00PM

INTERVIEWS:  TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2019

A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

The City of Albany is seeking motivated and energetic candidates to apply for Program Leader II/III positions in our Recreation Department. The Program Leader II/III position plays a key role in the programs provided to youth and teens in our community.  Reporting directly to the Recreation Coordinator or the Recreation Supervisor, the Program Leader II/III is a part-time position working approximately 20-25 hours per week.  Typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 6:30pm.  The City will be filling the position at the Program Leader II or III level, depending on experience, education and current vacancies. 

Typical Job Duties

Program Leader II

• Facilitate and supervise indoor/outdoor game activities, mathematics tutoring, and homework for youth participants

• Administer snack to youth participants

• Council and administer appropriate redirection instruction to participants using established standards

• Provide after school supervision of program participants
• Pick-up and drop off students 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Maintain organized records, schedules, and contact lists

• Perform work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the general public and those contacted in the course of work

• May assist with City Special Events

• May assist with other Department programs, events or tasks

• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Program Leader III

• Perform all responsibilities of a Program Leader II
• Provide lead direction to after school care programs for youth and/or teens
• Provide lead direction to Program Leader II staff, under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor
• Provide feedback to Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor regarding recommendations for new or enhanced services and programs
• May attend Department or City Staff Meetings
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

The Ideal Candidate

• Works well in a fast-paced environment

• Is helpful and resourceful by nature 

• Solves problems and resolves conflicts as they arise

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of 12th grade

• Must be able to work a flexible weekday schedule, with occasional weekend assignments

• Must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test dated within the past two (2) years 

• Department of Justice (DOJ) Livescan background check

Program Leader II must also:

• Possess one (1) year of experience working in recreation, child care, or a similar field

Program Leader III must also:

• Possess two (2) years of experience working in recreation, child care, or a similar field

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply today!  All completed applications will be reviewed.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. 

The information contained above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.   The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (510) 528-5715.