Recreation Assistant

City-of-Coronado,-Ca; California; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Seasonal / Temporary work

Job summary

The City of Coronado is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support front desk operations, program registration, and information services at Coronado Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center. Roles span youth, adult, and inclusion support across multiple sites.

Positions may be Seasonal (up to 40 hours/week, up to 89 days) or Temporary (not to exceed 29 hours/week or 1,000 hours/year). A background check and pre-employment physical are required; SCA restrictions apply.

Qualifications

• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Front desk and daily Operations: assist patrons with program registration and provide information.
• Youth and Adult programs support: assist, develop and lead recreation activities.
• Inclusion support for patrons with disabilities and assist at multiple locations.
• Rental event staff support: set up and liaison during events.
• Parks and beaches support: oversee events and programs in parks/beaches.

Education

Read and write proficiency as required

Job description

The City of Coronado is now accepting applications for the Recreation Assistant

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies across divisions. Please complete the questionnaire to indicate your area of interest. The working hours are varied and flexible; employment may be either designated as Seasonal (up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 89 days) or Temporary (not to exceed 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per fiscal year).

Assistants support customer facing activities such as front desk, programs and event staff. Assistants are supervised by Recreation Leaders, Recreation Specialists, Recreation Coordinators, and Recreation Supervisors.

Front Desk & Daily Operations

Employee would be based out of the Coronado Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would provide phone and in-person customer service, register patrons for programs, and provide general information. This position may also include preparing event spaces for usage and maintenance of the center.

Youth Programs and Camps

Employee would be based out of the Community Center, Club Room, or outdoor spaces. This position may assist, develop and lead recreation activities for youth including, after school, preschool, teen activities and camps.

Adult Programs/Senior Programs

Employee would be based out of the Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would work with adults and seniors, providing customer service to patrons utilizing the center and may assist, develop, and lead recreation programs.

Inclusion

Employee may be based at multiple locations assisting patrons with disabilities with activities.

Rental Event Staff

Employee would be based out of the Community Center, John D. Spreckels Center, or Club Room to set up, take down, and be a staff liaison during rental events.

Parks & Beaches

Employee would be based out of the Coronado Golf Course and would work mainly in the field overseeing events, user groups, and programs in Coronado's parks and beaches.

Youth and Adult Sports

Employee would provide support to youth and adult sport leagues and activities.

Experience

No experience is required.

Education/Training

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Licenses and Certificates

Designated positions require the possession, or ability to obtain, a Class B or C driver's license with a safe driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Productivity

Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility

Incumbents are required to participate in assigned community center tasks which may include moderate to heavy lifting; standing, walking or running for prolonged periods of time; stooping, kneeling, and crawling; operate motorized vehicles and equipment.

Vision

Vision sufficient to read printed documents, observe behavior of community center participants, and operate assigned equipment.

Environment

Incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, may work at indoor or outdoor recreational facilities, and may travel from site to site.

Other Factors

Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

All appointments are subject to a successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen and Tuberculosis test. The City of Coronado participates in E-verify; all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States.

The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the application, interview, and/or testing process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.

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

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Training and Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the City’s Child Abuse and Neglect Training and Reporting policy as a condition of employment. A copy of the policy is provided upon request and at the time of pre-employment.