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The City of Rocklin is accepting applications for a Parks and Recreation Manager. Under general direction from the Director of Parks and Recreation, the incumbent manages, directs, plans, develops and evaluates one or more of the department’s major program areas including park services, recreation, venue rentals and special events; develops, implements and evaluates department and division plans, policies, and procedures to achieve annual goals and objectives; develops and monitors division budgets;  manages, supervises, and coordinates the personnel and activities within assigned areas; provides highly complex assistance to the Director; ensures programs, events and activities are in compliance with federal, state and local mandates; performs related duties as assigned.

This is a management level classification with overall responsibility for managing all program activities within assigned areas; such as park planning and maintenance, special events and event tourism, recreation and sports programs, and facility and venue rentals.  Incumbents are expected to carry out the full realm of duties within their assigned function with limited supervision, utilizing initiative and exercising independent judgment.

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.

The City of Albany is currently looking for a part-time Program Leader III to assist the Albany Senior Center with a variety of programs and events. 

Typical Job Duties

• Leads and assists programs for seniors

• Plans, coordinates, and schedules trips

• Coordinates day-to-day operations, schedules, and activities

• Coordinate and solicit volunteers for events and programs

• Assist with Senior Center front desk operations

• Assists seniors with lifting and carrying groceries, and other parcels; assists seniors with wheelchairs and walkers

• Leads and trains lower level and new staff

• Assists with City Special Events

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of experience working in a recreation department, or a related field

• High School Diploma or GED

• Commitment to building community through programs, events and services

• Must possess a valid class C California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience coordinating recreational programs

• Has experience with major special event planning and coordination

• Works well in a fast-paced environment and can meet established deadlines

• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Is detail-oriented

• Performs work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative, and works well independently

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with the general public and those contacted in the course of work

• Solves problems and resolves conflicts as they arise

Benefits

This is a temporary position that is not eligible for benefits beyond what is required by law. 

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 at least five days prior to any examination.

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

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The Mission of the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department:

“Creating a better community in which to live and play through quality recreational environments, enriching opportunities and empowering people.”

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Recreation Supervisor job description.

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