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The Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Recreation Leader position at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, Parking. Under general supervision, Senior Recreation Leaders perform work of moderate difficulty in organizing, conducting, and coordinating a variety of recreation activities and supervising others.

Please note: The current work week for this position is projected to be Tuesday through Saturday, to include weekend and holiday shifts.  Schedule is subject to change based on park operations.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) Parking: Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager, the position is responsible for parking operations in areas such as customer service, Ventek, parking machine inspections and pickups, staff leadership/development, parking lot safety observations, data collection/analysis, and recruitment. The position focuses on HHPZ & Kelley Parking operations and assists with parking operations at Lake Cunningham Park, Almaden Lake Park, and Alum Rock Park. 

Responsibilities for this position include, but may not be limited to:

• Planning, organizing, conducting, and coordinating recreation activities for select population groups (i.e.: youth, extreme sports participants, etc.).

• Supervising and training part-time recreation personnel and volunteers.

• Providing information and referrals to participants and the community regarding activities and services available, including developing and disseminating publicity materials.

• Fundraising through partnerships and donations from local agencies and community groups to support and increase recreation activities.

• Allocating budget hours to various activities, monitoring expenditures for activities, and preparing routine reports.

• Coordinating and scheduling facility use.

• Assisting in identifying the recreation needs of a target population by participating in meetings with community groups and surveying participants.

• Procuring supplies and equipment for program implementation.

• Cash handling and reconciliation. 

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. 

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LIFEGUARDS AND SWIM INSTRUCTORS

The City of San Rafael is now accepting applications for lifeguards and swim instructors to work at the Terra Linda Community Center and Pool and the Hamilton Pool.  Come experience a summer full of sun, teamwork and community!  These positions are seasonal and part-time (hours will vary).  Pool season is from the end of February through the end of September.  

Qualificiations:

• Excellent customer service skills - in person and over the phone
• Professional demeanor - punctuality, shift consistency, clean uniform
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to be an active member of the team
• Friendly with a positive attitude
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (including weekends and weekdays and some holidays)
• Must be able to work outside in ALL weather conditions (rain, sun, hot weather, cold weather, early morning)

Experience Required:

Lifeguard:

• Must have current certification in American Red Cross CPR and AED for the Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training.
• If you are not yet certified but are enrolled, or planning to enroll in a Lifeguard Training Class, you may apply and be hired upon the contingency that you pass your class.

Senior Lifeguard :

• Must have current certification in American Red Cross CPR and AED for the Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training.  Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor are highly preferred.
• Senior Lifeguards are responsible for directly assisting the Pool Manager and Recreation Supervisor and helping with training, customer service, staff management, swim lesson coordination and other general duties.

Swim Instructors:

• Must have current certification in American Red Cross CPR and AED for the Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and experience is highly desired but not required.  Must be able to teach group and private swimming lessons.  Training can be provided.

To submit your application, follow this link: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19967455 

For more information, please call (415) 485-3344 or email:         

       tiffany.haley@cityofsanrafael.org

debbie.younkin@cityofsanrafael.org  

Program Assistant - Receptionist

Salary Range: $14.06 - $23.88/hour, depending on experience

DEFINITION

Perform a wide variety of general clerical and/or operational support duties at the Danville Community Center, such as serve as a receptionist, operate a telephone system and assist/direct callers and visitors according to established procedures.

• This is a part-time temporary, non-benefitted position.
• 10-20 hours per week; not-to-exceed 950 hours per calendar year.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is received from the Administrative Secretary with indirect supervision from the Program Supervisor. May exercise supervision of part-time personnel and volunteers as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Deal directly with the public and internal staff.
• Provide information to the walk-in public.
• Provide support for program/class registrations and facility reservations.
• Assist at the Danville Senior Center front desk as needed.
• Provide administrative support on special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to handle multiple tasks, have strong computer skills and excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule throughout the year.

Knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including office automation hardware and software.
• File management.
• Word processing (Microsoft Word) and data processing systems, including Microsoft Outlook.

Ability to:

• Have attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain a welcoming environment in busy office.
• Complete tasks in a timely fashion.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing standard clerical and secretarial duties. Prior experience as a receptionist in a related field preferred.

Education:

The equivalent of the successful completion of the twelfth grade; some college experience preferred.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is seeking a customer focused, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented person to join our staff as an Administrative Assistant. 

This position will be assigned to the Front Desk Reception at the SMART Administrative Office located in Petaluma. The Administrative Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to division management and provide customer service to the public, including Clipper sales. This position provides information to the public via the phone and in person regarding SMART's fares, services and schedules. Candidates should have knowledge of standard office practices and procedures including filing and retrieval systems, correspondence formats and the operation of standard office equipment. Knowledge of computer operation and standard office software packages required. Must have the ability to produce a variety of material to include graphs, charts, reports and standardized forms.

Under general supervision, the position will perform administrative and/or technical functions and provide office assistance in support of administrative and business functions; performs related work as assigned. While the primary work is administrative in nature, positions in this class apply knowledge of District policies and procedures to the work of the assigned department. Incumbents assist the professional level staff with assignments and projects in support of the overall goals and activities of the department.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours are Monday - Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. 

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.  SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Assists staff in a variety of professional and administrative duties.
• Provides independent administrative work to support business operations.
• Processes appropriate paperwork/forms related to services.
• Answers phones and routes calls as applicable.
• Sets up and maintains financial, statistical and operational records.
• Maintains inventory and office supplies; prepares purchase orders.
• Assists with meeting and event planning and implementation.
• Conducts Internet research as requested.
• Organizes and maintains various files; types correspondence, reports and forms from drafts, notes or briefs
• Routes outgoing materials.
• Inputs information into on-line computer systems; operates standard office equipment.
• Creates and maintains various electronic databases.
• Provides standardized response to public emails.
• Data entry.
• Uses specialized knowledge to respond to inquiries received from vendors, customers, and other department personnel.
• Monitors office processes/activities; processes financial, personnel and payroll transactions requiring qualitative or technical review.
• Prepares written and statistical reports as requested.
• Operates modern office equipment.
• Uses specialized software to create reports, drawings, maps, forms, etc. for assigned department, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Performs other related work as required by the assigned department.

A thorough background check will be required including but not limited to current and past employers, personal references and education verification. A credit report will be required for positions covered under Labor Code 1024.5. A pre-employment physical including a urinalysis drug screen will be required.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is an equal opportunity employer.

RECREATION LEADER

Recreation Department

Recreation Leader I:  $13.00 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $14.00)     

Recreation Leader II: $13.50 - $15.10 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $14.50 - $15.55)

Recreation Leader III: $16.08 - $20.02 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $16.56 - $20.62)

Summer Sports Camps

From June 8 to August 14, 2020

This position is seasonal and temporary without any benefits

Program times and days are:

Monday – Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursdays:              4:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Saturdays:  8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Seasonal Recreation employees’ work hours will vary

(on average 30-40 hours per week) as needed to staff programs.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for summer/seasonal Recreation Leader positions for the 2020 Summer Sports programs.  The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of a Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Specialist and indirect supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, assist, plan, organize, and lead the physical, recreational, and social activities of assigned recreation programs.  Program areas include, but are not limited to, Adaptive (Special Needs), Adult and/or Youth sports, After School Program, Cultural Arts, Facility Attendant, Senior Center, Special Events, Summer Camps, and Youth Center/Youth Services.  This position may be a year round part-time position or seasonal position, depending on the recreation program. As related experience is gained as noted in the job qualifications and requirements, and with the recommendation in the employee’s performance evaluation, Recreation Leaders can advance from Recreation Leader I to Recreation Leader II or from Recreation Leader II to Recreation Leader III.  As the employee advances through the job series the employee will take on more responsibility and more challenging work assignments.

RECREATION LEADER

Recreation Department

Recreation Leader I:  $13.00 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $14.00)     

Recreation Leader II: $13.50 - $15.10 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $14.50 - $15.55)

Recreation Leader III: $16.08 - $20.02 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $16.56 - $20.62)

Gilroy Youth Center – Summer Program

From June 8 to August 14, 2020

Program hours:

Monday – Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Seasonal Recreation employees’ work hours will vary

(on average 30-40 hours per week) as needed to staff program.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for summer/seasonal Recreation Leader positions for the 2020 Gilroy Youth Center Summer program. The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of a Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Specialist and indirect supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, assist, plan, organize, and lead the physical, recreational, and social activities of assigned recreation programs.  Program areas include, but are not limited to, Adaptive (Special Needs), Adult and/or Youth sports, After School Program, Cultural Arts, Facility Attendant, Senior Center, Special Events, Summer Camps, and Youth Center/Youth Services.  This position may be a year round part-time position or seasonal position, depending on the recreation program. As related experience is gained as noted in the job qualifications and requirements, and with the recommendation in the employee’s performance evaluation, Recreation Leaders can advance from Recreation Leader I to Recreation Leader II or from Recreation Leader II to Recreation Leader III.  As the employee advances through the job series the employee will take on more responsibility and more challenging work assignments.

RECREATION LEADER

Recreation Department

Recreation Leader I:   $13.00 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $14.00)    

Recreation Leader II:  $13.50 - $15.10 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $14.50 - $15.55)

Recreation Leader III: $16.08 - $20.02 hourly (Effective July 1, 2020: $16.56 - $20.62)

Summer Day Camps

Preferred availability to work from

 May 1 to July 31, 2020

This position is seasonal and temporary without any benefits

Program hours are: Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Seasonal Recreation employees’ work hours will vary

(on average 30-40 hours per week) as needed to staff program.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for summer/seasonal Recreation Leader positions for the 2020 Summer Camp program.  The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of a Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Specialist and indirect supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, assist, plan, organize, and lead the physical, recreational, and social activities of assigned recreation programs.  Program areas include, but are not limited to, Adaptive (Special Needs), Adult and/or Youth sports, After School Program, Cultural Arts, Facility Attendant, Senior Center, Special Events, Summer Camps, and Youth Center/Youth Services.  This position may be a year round part-time position or seasonal position, depending on the recreation program. As related experience is gained as noted in the job qualifications and requirements, and with the recommendation in the employee’s performance evaluation, Recreation Leaders can advance from Recreation Leader I to Recreation Leader II or from Recreation Leader II to Recreation Leader III.  As the employee advances through the job series the employee will take on more responsibility and more challenging work assignments.

Job Summary

The City of San Dimas is seeking an enthusiastic team player for its Recreation Specialist position to work under direction of the Recreation Coordinator to assist with planning, coordinating, promoting and implementing Kids Fun Club Day Camp program.

Representative Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Assisting with planning, organizing, promotion, and supervision of daily operation of Kids Fund Club Day Camp programs.
    
2. Maintaining accurate records.
    
3. Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with general public, service partner representatives, and other City departments.
    
4. Completion of reports.
    
5. Limited supervision of part-time personnel and volunteers.
    
6. Monitoring maintenance of facility.
    
7. Preparing and planning for daily activities.
    
8. Other duties as assigned.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The City of San Dimas, California advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

About the City

San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Excellent access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy Southern California’s many cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government. Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s four departments (Administration, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, Recreation Leaders are responsible for coordinating and conducting a variety of youth recreation activities, and providing general supervision of children or teens at a summer camp, playground program, sports program and/or special events.  Recreation leaders must be available Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and additional hours as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

1. Responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and executing a variety of games, sports and crafts for children of various ages.
    
2. Provide customer service to the public as needed.
    
3. Responsible for the general safety and well-being of the children at the assigned playground.
    
4. Assist the department at other special recreation events as assigned.
    
5. Perform other related duties as required.

ABOUT THE CITY

San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Excellent access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy Southern California’s many cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government. Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s four departments (Administration, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas, California advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)