Part-Time Recreation Specialist & Tool Library Lead

City of Richmond (CA); California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

City-paid benefits

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Specialist for the Community Services-Recreation Department. The role involves leading and teaching recreation activities and may focus on areas like modern dance, puppetry, or tennis, or support tool-lending initiatives.

The position requires two years of college with relevant recreation training and one year as an instructor or leader, plus First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with specialized training in a particular field of recreation activity.
• One year of experience as an instructor or leader in the recreation specialty to which assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, organizing, scheduling and gives direct leadership to classes in a specialized phase of the recreation program, such as athletics, drama, puppetry and storytelling, music, dance, senior citizen's programs and the like.
• Assists general recreation staff in the conduct of the activities comprising the specialty.
• Develops and maintains necessary specialized facilities and materials.
• Coordinates the specialized activity program with other recreation programs.
• Maintains group and individual discipline.
• Plans a logical sequence of activities to fit the abilities and interest of the participants.
• Keeps records of attendance and participation; promotes participation.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Community engagement

Education

Two years college with specialized recreation training

One year instructional/leadership experience

Job description

The City of Richmond is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Specialist for the Community Services-Recreation Department. The role involves leading and teaching recreation activities and may focus on areas like modern dance, puppetry, or tennis, or support tool-lending initiatives.

The position requires two years of college with relevant recreation training and one year as an instructor or leader, plus First Aid/CPR.