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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department within the City of Pacifica works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens.  We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

Currently, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for a customer service orientated professional with excellent organizational skills to join our team as a Recreation Specialist.

Under direct supervision of the administrative supervisors, the Recreation Specialist may assist in the development, supervision and evaluation of recreation programs for various age groups. This position may be responsible for assigned portions of various PB&R programs and may assist in the supervision of part-time staff and volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

• Develop and coordinate activity brochures, flyers and various department publications
• Work with program contractors in class and program coordination
• Perform a variety of clerical work that includes but is not limited to the organization of information, filing, preparing and organizing data, documents and reports
• Maintain appropriate budget controls
• May assist in the training and supervising of part-time staff and/or volunteers
• Handle promotion of programs including but not limited to communication with local publications and outreach to local organizations and schools
• May coordinate and participate in functions/events in conjunction with the department’s goals and objectives

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various 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. 
 

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM with occasional evening and weekend hours.

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a highly qualified, experienced Community Services Supervisor

FINAL FILING DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 @ 5:00PM OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Why Join our Department?

Be a part of the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department team, which is a regular recipient of both local and statewide awards for its park design, program creativity, and staff accomplishments. We provide a full spectrum of landscape maintenance, park design, and recreational opportunities for the San Mateo community. There are 30 fully developed parks, 6 community recreation centers, 2 aquatic facilities, and an 18-hole golf course. The Community Services Supervisor is a vital position in the Recreation Division providing outstanding program delivery and service. We are seeking a motivated candidate to join our diverse and passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional public service. There are 8 Community Services Supervisor assignments within the Recreation Division:

• King Program/Facility and Police Activities League (PAL) Supervisor
• Youth Services – School-Age and Center Supervisor
• Youth Services – Pre-School and Center Supervisor
• Dance and Fitness Supervisor
• Senior Programming and Center Supervisor
• Adult Sports and Field Supervisor
• Contract Classes & Camps Supervisor
• Special Events and Social Media Supervisor

The current vacancy will be for one of the assignments listed above. The employment list resulting from this recruitment may be used for any of the Community Services Supervisor vacancies as they occur.

What You’ll Do

The Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of direct coordination and supervision of one or more significant program areas within one of the Community Services Division’s major program Sections, and for assisting the Senior Supervisor with the overall direction and supervision of the Section. Supervisors excel at the following:

• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel and volunteers
• Coordinate, promote, implement and evaluate recreation and human services activities as assigned
• Organize and schedule Citywide activities in assigned area of responsibility
• Prepare events’ publicity, including flyers and news releases
• Maintain close contact with school officials, community groups and citizens regarding program implementation
• Perform a variety of office related functions, including the processing of payroll data, registration fees, activity reports, and related records
• Assist in preparing and administering the program budget
• Coordinate and supervise contracts for specialized contractual services
•  Participate in teaching recreation classes
• Organize, coordinate, and encourage the formation of clubs, teams, leagues, special events, and specialized programs and services
• Arrange for, and schedule, facilities, transportation, and appropriate activity supervision

Who You Are

• Innovative doer who welcomes challenge, is resourceful, and can lead a team to do great things
• Professional who is team oriented and results driven
• Exceptional communicator (oral and written) with superior interpersonal skills
• Able to exercise good judgment and decision making abilities
• Flexible, transferrable skills that cross multiple supervisory disciplines
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and locations
• Team player with a positive, “can-do” outlook and demeanor

The City of Belmont Parks & Recreation Department is recruiting for the position of Recreation Specialist I - Youth & Teen Services.
 

If you are an energetic candidate, who has proven abilities to engage the youth and teen population, and want to make a positive difference in their lives, this is the position for you!
 

As a Recreation Specialist I (Youth & Teen Services), you will: assist with the development and implementation of programs, activities and events; provide mentoring and guidance; marketing outreach efforts, oversee the Teen Homework Center/Teen Center; assist with homework, and track daily participation numbers.  

Start your next career at the City of Menlo Park in the Community Services Department Gymnastics program!

Final filing date: Open Until Filled

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*A pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check

*TB testing clearance

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via e-mail or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

About the Position

Positions in this part-time classification perform routine, basic work under direct supervision, in the planning and conducting of a wide variety of recreation activities. Receives supervision from a Recreation Department staff member; may work under functional supervision of a Recreation Leader II or Program Coordinator as assigned.

Work schedule: Monday-Friday shifts ranging from 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Wednesday 1:00pm-6:00pm

Essential Duties

• Assists with program planning and implementation.
• Assists with directing program participants as appropriate.
• Performs site maintenance duties.
• May serve as scorekeeper, kitchen assistant, day camp counselor, program staff, or Special Needs leader, working with children and young adults who have special needs.

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for the Recreation Leader I (Part-Time, Temporary) position. Please review the details below for more information regarding this opportunity.

SUMMARY

Pay Range: $13.90 - $15.18
Hours per Week: 10 to 20 hours, not to exceed 1,000 hours per year
Days: weekend hours and occasional weekday evenings
Times: varies on the weekends during classes, rentals and events potentially from 7 AM to 2 AM. Occasional weeknights 4 PM to 10 PM and weekdays as needed.
Location: Arrillaga Recreation Center

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Specialist

The City of Burlingame is seeking an organized and motivated Recreation Specialist to work in the Parks and Recreation Department in a functional role as an Assistant Athletic Director. Under the direction of a Recreation Supervisor the Assistant Athletic Director, will organize, supervise, coach or provide special services for participants; will monitor program site facilities; and plan, organize and implement activities for the middle school sports program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (include but are not limited to the following)

• Serve as gym monitor/field attendant during practices.  Assistant Athletic Director will stay in gym or on field during practices to assist coaches as necessary, answer any questions, record player attendance, and to observe the coach and players and report back to Recreation Supervisor.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule; must be available to be at Burlingame Intermediate by 2:00pm Monday to Friday.
• Keep inventory of all sports supplies and maintain equipment (i.e. pump up balls, distribute uniforms, etc.)
• Schedule practice times for teams for the fields and gyms. Keep facility and team schedules updated. Create season calendars which include both practice and games schedules that can be given to all players, coaches and parents.
• Assist in explaining and promoting the athletic program to faculty, student body and parents.
• In the event of coach or official shortage, be available to fill in as need to coach or officiate games.
• Ability to input team rosters and calendars into Google documents to ensure website has current and accurate information.
• Unlock, open and prepare gyms/athletic fields for practices/games.
• Set up gyms/athletic fields for appropriate sports activity.
• After each team’s practice, work with coaches to ensure all kids have been picked up and stay with those who are awaiting rides.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment
• communicating with and instructing others

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• walking, standing and sitting for extended periods of time
• teaching and participating in arts and crafts and recreational activities
• occasionally lift, carry and push/pull objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling and reaching above the shoulder.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assume responsibility of facilities and program operations in the absence of a Recreation Supervisor.
• Monitor site facilities; ensure safety of facilities; provide information and assistance to users of facilities.
• Provide information and prepare reports as required.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, expenses, schedules, and supply requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders. Under direct supervision, the Recreation Leader implements and facilitates well-rounded programs in youth after-school programs, pre-school program, day camps, sports leagues, and special events at designated recreation facilities.  This position involves face-to-face leadership and considerable contact with youth ages 5 to 12 years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.  College or university work in recreation or physical education or a related field is desirable.

Experience:  Previous experience working with recreation or youth programs, and/or coaching or playing popular games.

Ability to:   Possession of or ability to obtain prior to completion of twelve months of employment First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certificates.

Knowledge of:    Youth recreational programs and sports programs; playground safety; leadership skills required to effectively lead youth recreation and sports programs; and effective communication skills appropriate for dealing with both youth and adults.

Skill in:  Lead and motivate participants in various recreation programs and exercise patience with all participants; make effective judgments regarding the well-being of the participants and the program; communicate effectively with individuals of all ages; establish and maintain relationships with those contacted during the course of work; and maintain discipline and control in an active environment.

SALARY AND HOURS: 

$15.45 – $16.22 - $17.04 - $17.88 - $18.78 per hour.  This is a part-time position with paid sick leave available.  Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale.  Hours will range from 5 to 15 hours per week during the academic school year and 20-25 hours per week during camp seasons.  Hours are generally scheduled during the following times, with additional hours available for special events:

Youth Program

                        2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Academic school year)

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Summer, Winter and Spring Camp)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online application at www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted until positions ARE filled.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview with the Recreation Manager and/or Recreation Supervisor.  A passing score of 70% is required to make the eligibility list.    Recommendations for appointment from this list will be made to the Deputy City Manager, who will make the final decision.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.  Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as TB screening.

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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various 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.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

10 positions available at various school sites in the San Carlos School District.

Tentative work schedule:

M, T, Th, F:  1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

W:  12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

+ one hour weekly meeting

Approximately 27 hours per week.

​​​​​​JOIN OUR TEAM

• Serve as a mentor for youth in the local community by leading enrichment activities that positively impact their lives on a daily a basis
• Exercise your creative talents by organizing activities for youth to engage in
• Participate in special events that help generate a positive environment for youth to grow, learn, and exceed socially and academically
• Develop professionally and enhance your leadership skills
• Gain experience in youth development and education

In working for The City of Redwood City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department as a Youth Center Leader, individuals have the opportunity to be a part of a team of dedicated staff members who are passionate about the community, building positive relationships with youth, and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

The City of Redwood City is looking for reliable, creative, and enthusiastic people to serve as role models and mentors for activities and programs based out of our Youth Center at Red Morton.

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