Recreation Specialist - Various

Salary: $18.32 - $22.27 Hourly Location : City of Chino Hills Recreation Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Job Number: Department: Community Services Division: Recreation Opening Date: 11/05/2024 Closing Date: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt What's the role? Are you looking for a part-time opportunity that's both fulfilling and enjoyable? Are you passionate about working with the public? The City of Chino Hills is seeking Recreation Specialists to join our team! Exciting Opportunity: Two Open Positions Available Now! Youth Sports: As the program lead, you will have the opportunity to assist with organizing and implementing program needs. This will include assisting in facility operations, overseeing pee wee sports, youth rookie sports and Special Olympics. You will play a key role in creating memorable experiences for our community's citizens. Volunteer Programs: In this leadership role, you will play a key part shaping the future of our city's year-round volunteer program. As the program lead, you will have the opportunity to oversee, organize, develop, and execute a variety of city-wide volunteer programs and events, including Adopt-A-Trail, Adopt-A-Park, and the Summer Volunteer Program. As a Recreation Specialist, you'll work under the guidance of a Community Services Coordinator. This part-time position is year-round, at-will, and non-benefited, allowing for a maximum of 29 hours of work per week. The schedule may vary and can include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Ready to take on a new opportunity? Apply today! From this recruitment, an eligibility list may be created to fill future Recreation Specialist assignments. This position might be perfect for you Some of the essential Recreation Specialist duties you may be responsible for: Supervise and lead program participants in a safe and welcoming environment. Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills. Maintain a safe program environment for participants. Interacting with co-workers at all levels of the City and the public in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner. Assist with clerical administrative duties as needed, operating a computer and related software. Prepare accident and incident reports and other records as needed. Attend all required City and staff development trainings and meetings. Deal firmly and tactfully with participants; exercise tact and judgment when resolving problems. Youth Sports Responsibilities: Plan, organize, lead and supervise group activities and programs such as indoor/outdoor games, sports, special events and other related activities Research and prepare the order for necessary equipment and supplies; recommend budgetary expenditures; organize and monitor equipment and supply inventory. Assist in evaluating program operations, staffing, and curriculum and provide recommendations as needed. Assist in the opening and closing City facilities; ensure facilities are secure upon closing. Interact with co-workers at all levels of the City and the public in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner. Volunteer Program Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate and implement a variety of recreation activities and programs; develop participant interests, enthusiasm and participation. Provide excellent customer service to program participants and community members by answering program questions and communicating program updates. Be creative, have an innovative attitude and the ability to keep current on Recreation/Community Services trends and programming. Assist in evaluating program operations, staffing, and curriculum and provide recommendations as needed. Deal firmly and tactfully with participants; exercise tact and judgment when resolving problems. Both positions may perform other related duties as assigned. For a complete list of duties, reference our job descriptions page at Class specifications are intended to describe the range of duties performed by the classification. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed. Are you qualified? A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: EXPERIENCE: This position requires a minimum of two years of experience in a recreation setting. Desired Qualifications for Youth Sports - Candidates should have experience working in youth sports programming and demonstrated leadership in a recreational environment. Desired Qualifications Volunteer Programs - Candidates should have experience in organizing, coordinating, or implementing volunteer programs in either a municipal or non-profit setting, and demonstrated leadership experience in a recreational environment. EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. LICENSE: Possession of a California Class C driver's license. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: First Aid/CPR and AED Certification for Infants/Adults completed through or acknowledged by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Please upload a copy of the certificate to the application. If you do not possess a certification, it must be obtained before hire as a condition of employment. WORKING CONDITIONS: To view working conditions, please . Where do you go from here? If you share our values and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! We invite you to learn about the Community Services Department by visiting the City's webpage. Please click here APPLICATION PROCESS Deadline to apply is Tuesday, 11/12 , at 11:59 pm. All applicants are required to apply online at by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement The application must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met to proceed in the selection process. Please list any relevant experience and education that demonstrates you may qualify for the position. List all periods of employment from the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent employer (including, all employment with the City of Chino Hills). Separately list each position and level of responsibilities, including different positions within the same employer. Applications are screened to determine which candidates are best suited to the City's needs. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the information provided on the application is accurate and complete. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next phase of the process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that your application will be selected to continue in the process. Incomplete applications will be rejected from the recruitment process. The recruitment process may include but is not limited to application review and evaluation, testing assessments, and oral interview(s) examination. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Prospective employees who are selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination which includes drug screening, TB testing and background check, which is paid for by the City. The background check will include being LiveScan fingerprinted through the Department of Justice. Employment for this group is part-time, non-benefited, and at-will. Part-time employees are paid an hourly rate based on hours worked and typically work up to 29 hours or less per week. It is important to note that as an at-will employee, there are no rights to employment, and employment may end without cause or advance notice due to program needs. The City of Chino Hills does not pay into the Social Security System. Therefore, all part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees of the City are required to sign up for the employee retirement program administered by Voya PST Deferred Compensation Plan (457). Employees will contribute 7.5% of their earnings per pay period, with the City contributing 2.5%, and the remaining 5.0% to be deducted from the employee's paycheck. All contributions will be made on a pre-tax basis. All employees are required to participate in the Medicare program and contribute 1.45% of their salary to the program. ELIGIBLE FOR: Sick Leave - In accordance with California state law effective January 1, 2024, part-time employees are entitled to 40 hours of paid sick leave in a 12-month period. These hours are eligible for use following your 90th day of employment with the City. Salary Step Increase - The salary range consists of five (5) steps, with step increases based on annual anniversary date and satisfactory performance. Non-Benefited 2024 01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified, and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you attest that the information you provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree 02 Do you understand that this position is part-time, at-will, without benefits? Yes No 03 EDUCATION: Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent? Yes No 04 LICENSE VERIFICATION: What type of California driver's license do you possess? Class C Class A Class B Class M1 None of the above 05 EXPERIANCE: Do you meet the minimum requirements with at least two (2) years of experience in recreation? Yes No 06 CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I confirm that I hold a certificate in First Aid, CPR and AED for infants and adults, recognized by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Yes, I am certified. No, but I am willing to obtain a certification upon hire if I am selected for this position. No, I am NOT willing to obtain a certification for this position. 07 Out of the two options, which assignments(s) are you interested in working: Youth Sports at Community Park Volunteer Programs Required Question

Created: 2024-11-08