RECREATION SPECIALIST I/II/III
Temporary
SALARY: Recreation Specialist I: $15.50 to $18.84 hourly
Recreation Specialist II: $16.27 to $19.78 hourly
Recreation Specialist III: $17.08 to $20.77 hourly
FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting the first 200 qualified applications until closing at 5 pm, April 4, 2023. PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Recreation Specialist I/II/III in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. Candidates will be screened against the minimum qualifications for each position level to determine eligibility for appointment. The normal work schedule will vary depending on business operating schedules, and may include evenings and weekends.
The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
THE CITY
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:
- Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
- Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
- Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
- Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
- Collaborate inclusively: Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
- Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
- Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.
THE DEPARTMENT
The City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department incorporates our culture into our everyday interactions with our co-workers and our community.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Our differences are our strength and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their full self to work.
- Fun & Celebration: We celebrate our successes and have fun along the way.
- Integrity: We are honest, trustworthy and accountable for our actions. We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
- Respect: We treat all people with dignity. We communicate thoughtfully, value relationships and trust on another.
- Sustainability: We make decisions that are good for people and the planet. We are responsible stewards of the fiscal, human, physical and environmental resources entrusted to us.
- Excellence: We take pride in our work and strive to achieve exceptional results.
- Innovation: We encourage new ideas, seek creative ways to solve problems, take strategic risks and learn from our mistakes.
- Learning: We foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage both personal and professional growth.
- Safety: We place safety first, in everything we do.
- Teamwork: We know our impact is always greater when we work together towards a common goal.
RECREATION SPECIALIST I:
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of duties related to planning, scheduling, organizing and directing recreation activities and/or programs.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct a variety of recreation programs including, but not limited to, games, sports, crafts, special events, day camps and after school programs.
- Assist in planning, promoting, organizing and evaluating a variety of recreation programs and activities.
- Interact with and supervise youth in games and activities and in proper use of playground equipment.
- Receive and oversee the use of equipment and materials; care for and maintain equipment.
- Promote and enforce safety procedures around participants and render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
- Perform cash register operations, payment processing and customer service; accurately account for all moneys collected.
- Know, understand and communicate department programs and services.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Basic class management and supervision.
- Rules and skills involved in one or more recreation activities.
- Basic knowledge of arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, cash registers and computer hardware and software.
- Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.
Ability to:
- On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk long distances; interpret policies and procedures, explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; participate with children in games and sports activities that involve running, bending, squatting, jumping and reaching; lean, stoop and bend to set up or break down equipment.
- Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
- Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
- Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
- Operate a computer and make necessary cash transactions with speed and accuracy; correctly change money of any denomination.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
- Communicate tactfully with customers.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
- One season of experience in subject area is desirable.
AND
Training:
- Equivalent to the completion of the tenth (10th) grade and fifteen (15) years of age by the beginning of summer programs.
AND
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.
RECREATION SPECIALIST II
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of duties related to planning, scheduling, organizing and directing recreation activities and/or programs.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct a variety of recreation programs including, but not limited to, games, sports, crafts, special events, day camps and after school programs.
- Assist in planning, promoting, organizing, leading and evaluating a variety of recreation programs and activities.
- Interact with and stimulate interest while conducting and supervising program activities such as sports, games, special events, arts and crafts, drama and social activities.
- Inspect assigned recreation facilities and/or equipment and recommend any necessary repair or maintenance work and supply needs.
- Receive and oversee the use of equipment and materials; care for and maintain equipment.
- Assist with supervision of assigned temporary staff; monitor staff relative to assigned duties.
- Complete records and reports as required.
- Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
- Perform cash register operations, payment processing and customer service; accurately account for all moneys collected.
- Know, understand and communicate department programs and services.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Techniques, rules and equipment used in a variety of recreational activities and games.
- Basic knowledge of arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, cash registers and computer hardware and software.
- Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.
Ability to:
- On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk long distances; interpret policies and procedures, explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; participate with children in games and sports activities that involve running, bending, squatting, jumping and reaching; lean, stoop, and bend to set up or break down equipment.
- Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
- Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
- Identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
- Operate a computer and make necessary cash transactions with speed and accuracy; correctly change money of any denomination.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
- Communicate tactfully with customers.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
- One season of experience in subject area.
AND
Training:
- Equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade at the beginning of the summer programs.
AND
License or Certificate:
- Possession of a valid California driver license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.
RECREATION SPECIALIST III
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of duties related to supervising and coordinating community recreation programs.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, promote, conduct and evaluate recreation programs and activities.
- Interact and stimulate interest while conducting and supervising program activities such as sports, games, specials events, arts and crafts, drama and social activities.
- Inspect assigned recreation facilities and/or equipment, and recommend any necessary repair or maintenance work and supply needs.
- Complete records and reports as required.
- Promote and enforce safety procedures including proper use of playground equipment; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
- Aid in the recruitment, selection and training of seasonal employees.
- Assist with supervision of assigned temporary staff; schedule, train and monitor staff relative to assigned duties.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Techniques, rules, and equipment used in a variety of recreational activities and games.
- Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
Ability to:
- On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk long distances; intermittently interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; participate with children in games and sports activities that involve running, bending, squatting, jumping, and reaching; lean, stoop, and bend to set up or break down equipment.
- Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
- Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
- Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
- Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
- Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
- Communicate tactfully with customers.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
- Two (2) seasons of experience performing duties in the subject area.
AND
Training:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree by the beginning of summer programs.
AND
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Can you attend the following mandatory training dates: June 5, 6, 8, & 9 from 10am-2pm?
2. You could be placed at any of the following programs. Please read their descriptions and rate them in the order of where you would like to be placed if hired. If there is an area that you feel would not be a good fit for you, please list that as well. (Choices will not impact hiring decisions, so please be honest. Preferences are also not guaranteed.)
- Day Camps: Summer Day Camps has four separate camp sites - Camp Play (ages 4-6), Teen Scene (ages 11-14), SPARKS and Camp Roseville (ages 6-12). Each Day Camp will offer a variety of sports, games, dress-up days, arts & crafts, as well as weekly field trips, special events and trips to the pool.
Specialty Camps: will run weekly and are theme specific camps (examples: Cooking, Dinosaur Camp and more). These camps can be for ages 3-10 and run 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm daily.
Adventure Club Camps: Adventure Club is a child care program that offers care for kindergarteners through 5th grade. Staff engage with our children in games, crafts, and other developmentally appropriate activities. We look for caring, patient and fun care givers to support the growth and learning of our children.
RPAL: Roseville Police Activities League is a 6-8 week program running Tuesday-Thursday during the summer for kids ages 8-12. Activities will include arts, games, teambuilding and field trips.
Aquatics Concessions: Concessions (snack bar) is open at the Roseville Aquatics Complex and Johnson Pool every day from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Additional evening shifts may be available. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food items, cashiering, and providing exceptional customer service.
3. What are your current interests? (Hobbies, school subjects, sports, etc.)
4. What interests you about working in camps?
5. Describe your experience working with children.
6. What age group are you most comfortable working with?
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.