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Facility Specialist I: Gym Attendant

$17.08 - 18.62 hourly

The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for part-time employment in Athletics.

About this role

We are seeking responsible, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to oversee the San Mateo High School Gym. Gym Attendants will be responsible for class registrations and refunds, cash handling procedures, maintaining the office area and supplies, safety issues regarding the facility and program participants, any set up or breakdown needed for activities scheduled and other duties as assigned. This is a part time, non-benefited position, up to 30 hours per week and limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year (July-June).  You must be available to work Monday-Friday during the hours of 5:30pm-10:15pm and one Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 9am-9pm, year-round.

Why Join our Department?

• Our staff is devoted to creating a fun, safe and positive recreational experiences.
• Our Values; Respect, Creativity, Integrity, Transparency and Inclusivity.

What You Bring:

• Energy and Enthusiasm!
• Experience and passion for serving the community.
• Dependability, reliability and an ability to work independently.

Who You Are

• You have a strong work ethic, customer service skills and works well with others.
• You have good judgment and make good decisions in a variety of situations.
• You can communicate well with patrons, your co-workers and supervisors.

What You’ll Do

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Process registrations, oversee the building including any set-up or break-down for scheduled activities.

What We Offer

• A TON of leadership skills! You will develop your leadership and management skills as you learn to work cooperatively with other staff members, team managers and officials.
• Training and Support as you learn and grow in this role with our Athletics Section
• Build your resume! Career benefits as a scorekeeper include development of essential management and communication skills. 

Are You Interested? Apply.

Application can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, submit online at www.calopps.org or email applications to jwilson@cityofsanmateo.org.  Questions, contact Jennifer Wilson via email or 650.522.7433. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.

Fine Print:  The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

The Silliman Family Aquatic Center Lifeguard Academy is for those seeking employment with the City of Newark. This program is a beginner-level course that covers Lifeguard Training, Water Park Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Swim Lesson Instruction, and center-specific training. Please note that this position requires you to work in an indoor aquatic environment subject to warm/humid temperatures.

**No certifications or previous experience is required! Candidates must be comfortable in the water. Once you successfully pass your lifeguard certification, you’ll get a $1.00 raise to make $16.00/hr as a lifeguard.**

• Candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview.
• Lifeguard Academy will begin on Tuesday, October 25th. The Academy will run on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 pm and require attendance at least 1 day on the weekends. (Weekends and holidays worked is based on business demands)
• No experience required, training provided. Be paid to train to become a lifeguard! No cost to take certification courses.

REQUIREMENTS:

• City application (Only accepted via Calopps)
• At least 14 years old at the time of application submission.
• Must be comfortable in the water!
• Must successfully pass a TB test before an appointment, which is at your own cost.
• Required to submit to a City Fingerprint Background Investigation if age 18+

The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Aquatic Instructors (Swim Instructors) for our fantastic swim lessons and aquatic programs, to work at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center. We are looking for positive, patient, motivated, self-driven individuals that have a passion for working with children and wish to make a difference in a child's life by teaching them lifelong water skills! Please note that this position requires you to work in an indoor aquatic environment subject to warm/humid temperatures.

**No certifications or previous experience is required! Candidates must be comfortable in the water. Swim Instructor training will be provided once hired.**

• Candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview.
• Swim Lessons run on Monday/Wednesday evenings (3:45 pm - 7:45 pm), Tuesday/Thursday evenings (3:45 pm - 7:45 pm), and Saturday mornings (8:45 am- 12:00 pm).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, this position provides swim instruction to adults and children and conducts related work as required
• Swim Instructors teach, supervise, and assess students of all ages and abilities
• Teach group and private swim lessons to adults and children of all abilities
• Use proper teaching tools, equipment, and techniques while teaching swim lessons
• Maintain order and prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons in the pool area.

REQUIREMENTS:

• City application (Only accepted via Calopps)
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Previous swim experience, or comfortable in the water and with teaching youth participants.
• Must successfully pass a TB test before an appointment, which is at your own cost.
• Required to submit to a City Fingerprint Background Investigation if you are 18 years or older.
• Complete an in-person swimming skills evaluation, to be scheduled with the Aquatic Coordinator. Including but not limited to 25-yard swim of Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke, Butterfly. You may be asked to complete a lifeguard swim test as well if you have or are interested in working as a lifeguard. That swim test is a 300-yard swim (freestyle or breaststroke, demonstrating breath control), 2 minute tread without the use of hands/arms, retrieve a 10lbs object from 20 yards and return it to the side of the pool within 1 min, 40 secs.

The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Lifeguards for our fantastic swim lesson and aquatic programs and the upcoming to work at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center. We are looking for positive, patient, motivated, self-driven individuals that have a passion for working with children and wish to make a difference! Those that are successful in the application review will be invited to attend an interview either in person, or via ZOOM. Please note that this position requires you to work in an indoor aquatic environment.

• Applicants should be able to work at least 10-20 hours September through April, including weekends and holidays, with mandatory trainings.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling as it is based on business demands to include some weekend and holiday availability. We are flexible around school schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards will ensure the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies
• Maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Acting immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency/Providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Performing various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Having a thorough knowledge of rescue techniques

REQUIREMENTS:

• City application (Only accepted via Calopps)
• At least 15 years old at the time of application submission.
• Must successfully pass a TB test before appointment.
• Required to submit to a City Fingerprint Background Investigation if age 18+
• Complete an in-person swimming skills evaluation, to be scheduled with the Aquatic Coordinator. That swim test is a 300-yard swim (freestyle or breaststroke, demonstrating breath control), 2-minute tread without the use of hands/arms, retrieve a 10lbs object from 20 yards and return it to the side of the pool within 1 min, 40 sec.
• You may be asked to complete a swim instructor swim test as well if you have or are interested in working as a swim instructor. Including, but not limited to 25-yard swim of Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke, Butterfly. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required (Waterpark and Emergency Oxygen certification preferred).
• Working any lifeguard shifts is contingent upon acquiring these certifications.

Hourly Rate: $18.57-$23.21

Therapeutic Recreation/ Old Meadows- Serving youth, teens and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

Part-Time up to 30-35 hours/week (may include evening/weekend hours)

Summary:
Under general supervision, the Senior Recreation Leader conducts and participates in recreational program activities according to established programs, schedules, and standards in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, conducts and participate in various athletic, craft, social, cultural and instructional activities
• Modify and adapt activities specific to specialized programs or populations
• Develop interest, enthusiasm, and fair play among participants
• Direct and supervises the use and care of equipment, supplies, materials, and facilities
• Prepare facilities for group activities
• Supervise special events, field trips and other group activities
• Ensure safety of environment and equipment for participants
• May attend community events to promote recreational programs and events
• Apply behavior modification and appropriate social modeling techniques
• May assist with transportation in specialized programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty* satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Education/Experience: 
Minimum age of 18 years old with a High School Diploma (or GED). At least 1,500 hours of relevant work experience, with at least 30 units completed in recreation or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses: 
Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED within 90 days of hire; CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance; ability to obtain a commercial driver license within one year of employment^ (for a 15-passenger van)

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral form. Ability to write routine correspondence using correct spelling and grammar.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.  Ability  to  apply  common  sense  and  exercise  good  judgement  in  solving  problems.  Ability to establish effective relationships with fellow employees, volunteers, and participants and/or parents/guardians.  

Fingerprint-Based Background Check:

All recreation employees are required to obtain fingerprint-based background clearance prior to their first day of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
The employee may provide guidance or direction to other part-time employees and to volunteers.

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including wet or humid conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; potentially hazardous chemicals or airborne particles; or risk of electrical shock. Exposure to hazardous conditions may vary according to Unit assignment.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands or fingers to touch, handle, or feel; use hands and arms to reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and the ability to see well in poor lighting or at night.  The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Physical demands may vary according to Unit assignment.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Selection Process:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience.  Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume.  Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged and must be submitted online as attachments with the fully completed application. Applications must be submitted online by the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination:
Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations. Test content will be related to the job. A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area. If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part. Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise:  A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview. 
• Appraisal Interview:  A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.

          All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE: THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

^Subject to pre-employment (and periodic) drug screening

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This Temporary/Hourly position is NOT in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

 DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping systems.

Ability to: Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work flexible hours; deal effectively and courteously with the public and general contractors; attend work and perform duties as assigned.

Experience: None required

Education: Completion of 45 semester college units with major in civil engineering or related course of study.

License: Possession of valid Class C California Driver's License.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for a part-time Recreation Specialist assigned to the Neighborhood Services Unit focusing on serving the East Gilroy neighborhood. The position will open and close for pro-social classes at San Ysidro Park, assist in supervising and coordinating pro-social and/or group classes related to education, health, wellness, safety and gang prevention as well as assist other community events and the recreation division as needed. The main goal of the City of Gilroy’s 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.
 
Under general supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Specialist will plan, organize, and direct the physical, recreational, and social activities of assigned recreation programs. Program areas include, but are not limited to: Aquatics, Adaptive (special needs), Adult and/or Youth Sports such as organized leagues or classes, After School Program, Cultural Arts, Facility Attendant, Senior Center, Special Events, Summer Camps, Theater, and Youth Center/Youth Services. This is an entry-level, paraprofessional position supporting the Recreation Department.
 
THE TEAM AND THE WORK
The Recreation Division is a fun, energetic, hard-working team that is always willing to support one another’s program.  We are nimble and able to pivot on a moment’s notice, regardless of the situation.  Recreation is dedicated to advancing the social benefits of recreation for our community. We work collaboratively with the community to provide positive alternative programs to support and enhance the quality of life for all members of the community.

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 by the Senior Administrative Assistant, Office Aides provide a variety of clerical support and perform a wide variety of customer service related tasks in a fast paced, high touch environment. 

SCHEDULE: Staff will have the schedule flexibility to work weekday, weekend, early morning and evening shifts.  Staff may be asked to cover additional, unscheduled shifts due to absences by other Office Assistants. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Performs a variety of clerical support and receptionist duties; data input, answers phones, directs calls, takes messages, greets public and provides general information for all Parks and Recreation Department classes, programs and events.
• Monitors all admittance to the facility, checks required credentials and charges appropriate fees.
• Calculates fees, charges and operate, balance cash register during shift.
• Monitor guests' activities in the main lobby area and enforce all rules, regulations and safety principals.
• Assists in opening and closing procedures for the Aquatics/Fitness Center.
• Handles such services as selling merchandise and vending machine refunds.
• Maintain work area in a presentable, organized fashion while also maintaining organized files and accurate records. 
• Has the ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Reads and follows diagrams and instruction written in English.
• Operate office equipment (including computers, scanners, calculators, printers, and copiers).
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and which likely provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. The employee must satisfactorily complete an evaluatory period before obtaining regular status. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.