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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.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The salary range for this classification is $18.66-$22.71 hourly, $38,812.80 -$47,236.80 annually. This position is covered under the Living Wage Policy and your hourly rate will be adjusted to $22.68/23.93 per hour.  The Living Wage rate consists of a base amount and an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

     Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services department (PRNS) is recruiting to fill multiple Community Activity Worker positions to support the following programs. Some positions may be part-time or limit dated June 30, 2020:

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         1. Project Hope program

         2. BeautifySJ program

     About Project Hope – Project Hope is a community empowerment program that focuses on educating the residents on how to work in partnership with the City to coordinate and mobilize resources that will help address ongoing neighborhood/community issues such as crime, poverty, and blight. The program’s goal is to develop sustainable neighborhood associations that can best advocate for their community. Current vacancies exist in each of three teams, which will consist of one Community Coordinator and two Community Activity Workers.

     About BeautifySJ program - The BeautifySJ Anti-Graffiti & Anti-Litter program provides coordinated graffiti abatement services, coordinates neighborhood litter clean-up events and hosts three large annual litter events throughout the City of San Jose.  Current vacancies exist in the following three areas: volunteer coordination, work order system management, and graffiti and litter abatement.

Please note that staff may be required to work weekends and evenings.

     The Community Activity Worker will report directly to the Community Coordinator. Job duties for the position include, but are not limited to:

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         1. Project Hope program –

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          + Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts to form neighborhoods associations and volunteer groups to become self-sufficient and pro-active neighborhood advocates and stewards

          + Work independently in remote field offices located in schools, places of worship and other place-based community partners

          + Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community members, neighborhood organizations, key stakeholders, City staff (Council, Mayor’s Office, and all City Departments)

          + Participates in planning and coordinating in-service training and development of program aids and materials

          + Performs public contact and liaison work in explaining and interpreting program

          + Conducts and facilitates workshops for the neighborhood

          + Assists in planning and implementing special activities or programs, such as community service projects, community meetings, community litter pick-ups, neighborhood-wide events, dumpster days

          + Designs and produces flyers and announcements

          + May be required to provide bilingual translation and/or interpretation

          2. BeautifySJ program -

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          + Support the City’s inter-Department BeautifySJ Initiative to address litter/trash related blight by attending resource fairs and neighborhood based outreach events

          + Directly support the Anti-Litter Program efforts to reduce citywide by collaborating with internal City Departments and external partners

          + Plan, lead and execute neighborhood litter events including litter cleanup events located at or near encampments

          + Work with schools, non-profit partners, and organizations to form litter cleanup groups to support the City’s efforts to reduce litter

          + Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts, including data collection and leading volunteer litter cleanup events

          + Interact daily with City staff, Council staff, residents, vendors, and property owners to address litter related blight.

     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.

     Selection Process 

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job-Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit including spaces for each text response. You MUST answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration:

     2. Please provide the following details of your work experience doing community related work, projects, or programs:. 

     1) A brief description of your work experience

     2) Name(s) of employer(s)

     3) Dates/length of employment(s)

     4) Average hours worked per week

     3. Please describe your customer service philosophy.  Include examples of how you have put this philosophy into action in your prior work experience. 

     For questions about the duties of these positions, please contact:

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          + for Project Hope program, Israel Canjura at israel.canjura@sanjoseca.gov

          + for BeautifySJ program Olympia Williams at olympia.williams@sanjoseca.gov

     If you have any questions regarding the selection or hiring process, please contact Nandita Modak via e-mail at nandita.modak@sanjoseca.gov

Please see job flyer for more information.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.

Position Summary
Under supervision of the Department Director, the Executive Assistant provides responsible, varied, and occasionally confidential office administrative assistance for the department head and associated supervisory and professional staff members.

This position works closely with the public providing technical information related to a wide variety of public works programs. The Executive Assistant assists in the preparation of contracts, amendments, and purchase orders; recordation of maps, lot line adjustments and other documents with the County; and assists in the public bid process on construction projects within the City.

This class is distinguished from other office support classes by the diversity and consequences of the assigned responsibilities at a department-wide level requiring a broader understanding of City and department functions and the capability of relieving department management staff of day-to-day administrative and coordinative duties. The work requires extensive public contact, the frequent use of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment, knowledge of City and department activities, policies and procedures, and the ability to conduct independent projects.

This class is distinguished from other office support classes by the diversity and consequences of the assigned responsibilities. The successful candidate for this position will be required to demonstration initiative, independent judgment and discretion in addition to highly developed office administrative skills.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides administrative support to the Department Director and staff by assisting with duties of an advanced, complex, sensitive, and confidential nature; represents the department at meetings as assigned; acts as a liaison between the Director and other staff and the public, coordinating resolutions and following up with staff when appropriate. 
• Coordinates the calendar and schedules meetings and appointments for the Director and makes travel arrangements as required.
• Receives and screens visitors, telephone calls, and correspondence; provides information to the public to ensure an understanding of departmental and City policies and procedures; listens to questions and explains procedures according to existing guidelines; refers citizens to the appropriate department source as appropriate; identifies, negotiates, and/or resolves solutions to citizen complaints and problems when appropriate.
• Research and compile a variety of informational materials.
• Prepare or update periodic and special reports relating to the activities of the department.
• Provide liaison, coordination and staff support to a Commission or Committee.
• Composes, types, and edits a variety of documents including detailed correspondence, forms, memos, reports, statistical reports and specialized documents for the department; proofreads materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental policies, format, and English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling; prepares articles and documents for social media purposes; inputs and retrieves data and text using a computer.
• Establish and maintain departmental files.
• Completes assigned department bookkeeping functions such as performing Calcard reconciliations by receiving receipts and credit card statements to prepare documentation for the Finance Division, preparing purchase orders and agreements, and processing invoices.
• Conduct and independently carry through a variety of special projects related to the activities of the department.
• Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications, facsimile equipment, and multi-line telephones.
• May take and transcribe dictation from management and professional staff and may take and transcribe, minutes of meetings; may direct the work of assigned office assistants.
• Record maps, lot line adjustments and other documents at the County.
• Assist in updating department website.
• Assist in public bid process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including business letter writing, business arithmetic and the operation of common office equipment; recordkeeping, report preparation, and filing methods; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

ABILITY TO:
Provide administrative assistance to one or several managers, supervisors, or others; using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational materials and preparing periodic or special reports; using tact and discretion in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; composing correspondence and completing projects from brief oral or written instructions; typing at a rate of 50 net words per minute from printed copy and typing accurately from rough drafts or voice recording equipment; organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of supervision. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.  Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
• 3 years of responsible office administrative experience is required
• Business or administrative assistant training is highly desirable
• Must possess a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Prior experience in the public sector is preferred

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS
Is highly professional, organized, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

COMPENSATION & Benefits:
The salary range for this position ranges from $70,385.12 up to $85,553.55 annually. Placement within the range will be DOE.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position represented by the Los Altos Municipal Employee Association.

The benefits package offered by the City includes:

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement plan for Classic members is 2% @ 60 with employee paying a contribution of 7%. PEPRA employees participate on a 2.0% @ 62 plan, with employee paying 6.75% of the retirement contribution. Benefits based on highest three years of compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.
• Health Plans: Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health with most family plans covered at 100%. Employees who waive coverage may receive stipend of $350 per month.
• Dental/Vision: City also offers a dental and vision reimbursement plan.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Dependent care and health care reimbursement plan available
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in either Nationwide or ICMA-RC
• Holidays: 10 annual holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Vacation: 10 days annually
• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually
• The City follows a Defined 9/80 schedule with offices closed every other Friday.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A completed City application, cover letter and resume must be received online at the City's Website: https://www.losaltosca.gov/. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. The first review of applications will occur on October 7, 2019.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including reference checks and a complete background investigation.. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclovse a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

The City of Lincoln is recruiting to fill one vacancy for the position of Civil Engineer within the Community Development Department.  We are accepting applications until 5:00 pm on October 18, 2019. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The salary ranges for each classification are as follows:

• Assistant Engineer:    $58,190 to $78,260
• Associate Engineer:    $74,267 to $99,881
• Senior Civil Engineer: $86,930 to $116,911
   

We are looking for a driven, collaborative and creative Engineer with development engineering experience to help move our active development projects forward.  The vacancy may be filled by one of the following job classes: Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer; dependent upon candidate qualifications. 

Assistant Engineer
The Assistant Engineer is entry-level in the professional engineering class series. This technical class includes performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this class.  Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Associate Engineer.  Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional engineering work experience.

Associate Engineer
The Associate Engineer is a journey-level professional engineering class expected to perform the full range of professional engineering duties. Positions in the Associate Engineer class may exercise direct supervision over technical engineering staff.

Senior Engineer
The Senior Engineer is the full supervisory level in the professional engineering class series.  Incumbents are responsible for directing and supervising the work of a unit of professional and technical engineering staff in the Engineering Division. In addition, they perform the most complex professional engineering work. This class is distinguished from Associate Engineer by the performance of full supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
Perform and oversee a broad range of engineering and design activities on a variety of public works projects; managing consultant contracts; reviewing map and development plans from developers for compliance with codes and standards; see the Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer job specifications for full descriptions, the link is below.
 

CPM II Annual Pay Range: $81,630 – $101,923

CPM III Annual Pay Range: $99,211 – $123,883

plus full benefits, including CalPERS Pension

* The District determines hiring level depending on qualifications
 

Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? With the passage of Measure AA, the District is ramping up project delivery to fulfill the commitments made to the public regarding greater access and outdoor education, protected open space lands, and resource restoration.  The District is seeking a Capital Project Manager II-III who will manage key public access projects in open space areas in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. Capital Project Manager III project work includes designing, permitting, and contracting for recreational amenities such as bridges, roads, staging areas, site amenities, structures, water systems, and District infrastructure. Capital Project Manager II project work includes assisting with design, permitting, and contracting.

About the District:  The District manages a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  View the interactive story map, Top 25 Future Open Space Project Portfolios, and view our Working for Midpen video.                                

About the Position:  The focus is on the development and implementation of a wide variety of capital improvement projects to increase public access and enjoyment of District lands.  The ideal candidate should be an organized, creative, energetic, self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills, who enjoys working in an outdoor open space setting within a collaborative group dynamic. The candidate is also expected to foster communication and collaboration with other District departments to coordinate project requirements, work with local jurisdictional agencies to fulfill project permitting requirements, interact with project design consultants and contractors, and maintain project documentation.

The Capital Project Manager II will support a project from final design development through construction. This position will focus on construction project management – evaluating the constructability of a project during design, assisting with bidding, award of contract and managing construction oversight to completion.  Applicants with construction inspection, civil engineering, and/or construction management backgrounds are desirable. For additional information, see the Capital Project Manager II job description on the District’s website.

The Capital Project Manager III will support a project from planning and conceptual design and take a lead role from design development through construction.  This position will focus on project management – evaluating the constructability of a project during planning and conceptual design, and leading the design development and engineering, permitting, CEQA mitigation compliance, bidding, contracting and construction oversight to completion. The Capital Project Manager III provides project presentations to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and at public meetings. For additional information, see the Capital Project Manager III job description on the District’s website. Applicants with engineering, landscape architecture, construction inspection, and/or construction management backgrounds are desirable.

Work Environment:  This position will operate in the Engineering and Construction Department at the District’s office in Los Altos, California.  Capital Project Managers will often work in the field, and hike steep terrain and wildland areas with poison oak and wildlife. Fieldwork will require driving in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or structural engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or a related field, and:

Capital Project Manager II: three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction design, construction, and inspection preferably in parks, open space, or related field.

Capital Project Manager III: five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in project management preferably in parks, open space, or related field.  A Master’s Degree in an Engineering, Architecture, or Geology discipline and/or a professional license (PE, PG, Landscape Architect, Architect) is highly desirable.
 

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

How to Apply:  Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Final Filing Date: Friday, November 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The following three (3) application items are required and constitute a complete application:

(1) A fully completed CalOpps employment application

(2) Resume

(3) Supplemental question responses (CPM II applicants: answer questions 1, 2 & 3.  CPM III applicants: answer questions 1, 2, 3 & 4)

Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional cover letter.

The District will not accept applications after the final filing date.  Incomplete CalOpps employment applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants be available on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate vacation schedules):

First Interview at our office in Los Altos: Thursday, November 21, 2019

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our office in Los Altos: Thursday, December 5, 2019

Estimated Start Date:  January 2020

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200.

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

About Us:

Los Altos is a full-service City with a budget of approximately $39 million and a full-time staff of 130 employees. The Civic Center complex houses the City Hall, Youth Center, Police Station, Library, History Museum and Community Center. Los Altos, California (population 29,431) blends a distinctive community-oriented character with the proximity and influence of the Bay Area’s cultural, recreational and business attractions. With its picturesque neighborhoods, downtown village and highly-rated schools, Los Altos is one of the premier residential communities on the San Francisco Peninsula and a very desirable place to live, work and raise a family. It is located 40 miles from San Francisco, just south of Palo Alto and minutes from the heart of Silicon Valley.

The mission of our city staff, council, commissions, committees and volunteers is to foster and maintain the City of Los Altos as a great place to live and to raise a family.

Internship Opportunity:

The City of Los Altos Recreation and Community Services Department has ongoing internship opportunities for current college students who have completed their coursework and are looking to fulfill their undergraduate program internship requirements to obtain a B.S. or B.A degree in Recreation, similar field or meet other personal career enhancement goals. Interns will work closely with one or more members of the Recreation Management Team and will have an opportunity to develop skills and practical on-the-job experience in a dynamic and diverse public service environment while promoting an understanding of local municipal government. The Recreation staff will work with each student to develop a successful and rewarding experience.

Description of Duties:

Under general supervision and guidance, the intern will plan, develop, and implement selected programs, services or projects. Examples of projects include assisting in the planning and coordination of community events, recreation programming, park and facility projects, policy updates and implementation, marketing, public engagement, research and analysis. This includes working with City staff, department Commissions, the public and community partners.

The intern will also aide in the production and distribution of program fliers, brochures and promotional materials as well as assist with recruiting and training efforts. The intern will gain experience in the agency’s methods for the development of policies, procedures, marketing, customer service, registration, community engagement, collaborations, planning, assessing, and budgeting, analysis, feasibility studies and program evaluations. Example programming areas include special interest classes, tiny tots, teens, seniors, youth and adult sports, camps, aquatics, facility rentals and special events. Example park projects include the development of a new Community Center, dog park, and a variety of other facility improvements. The intern will participate in department, community, commission and staff meetings.

Special Project:

Per guidelines provided by a specific academic curriculum, the intern will complete a minimum of one special project during the internship experience. The supervisor and intern will jointly determine the project and scope. The project should be mutually beneficial to the student as well as the City of Los Altos Recreation and Community Services Department.

Optional Camp Experience (Winter/Spring and Summer only):

• Winter/Spring Interns may assist in the planning of camp programs including summer programming, paperwork, administrative tasks, budget preparation, and other related items.

• Summer Interns may be directly involved with the camp program by: assisting with planning for the summer, participate in administrative team meetings, leading activities, and assisting with day to day operations. They will also assist the Camp Coordinator with administrative aspects of camp; which may include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating camp programs. For summer interns, camp duties may be in addition to the other duties listed above.

Job Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
• Interest in local government
• Work effectively, both supervised and unsupervised
• Work cooperatively and have good communication with staff, participants, parents, City professionals and other groups affiliated with City programs
• Good organizational skills
• Completion of assigned tasks
• Ability to plan, develop and implement programs
• Summer and Winter/Spring Interns Only: Additional tasks related to Camp programs
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Detail oriented
• Great communication skills
• Able to problem solve effectively
• Excellent customer service

Benefits of The Intern Experience:

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Flexible work schedules
• Field of study work exposure
• Provide meaningful and practical experience for the intern under supervisor/coordinator, including periodic evaluation and feedback.
• Provide a professional experience that fulfills the education requirements of the University while working with the students College internship advisor.
• Academic and professional growth
• Enriching on-the-job experience
• Professional networking opportunities
• Mentoring opportunities
• Resume enhancement
• Academic credit (in some cases)
• Provide an opportunity for the student to relate to, learn from, and interact with a recreation professional.
• Provide an opportunity for the intern to experience all aspects of community-based Recreation from administrative to implementation.
• Provide opportunities to develop direct leadership and supervisory skills.
• Prepare the student for an entry level position in the field of Recreation.

Qualifications of Recreation Intern:

• Current college student, recent college graduate, or graduate student.
• Majoring in the field of Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Public Administration, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to instruct and lead individuals or groups in a variety of recreation programs and settings.
• Have knowledge of how to use basic computer programs and use of office machines, such as fax, copier, plotter, etc.
• Basic core knowledge of different techniques for a variety of recreation activities and programs.
• Ability to assist in the operation and control of recreation activities.
• Ability to use assessments to develop individual plans and document progress of participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public.
• Ability to take initiative in asking questions, performing tasks in leadership and supervision of participants.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 

The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER  

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.