Recreation Assistant

City of Coronado; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Coronado is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support front desk and daily operations across multiple divisions. The role may be Seasonal (up to 40 hours/week, not to exceed 89 days) or Temporary (not to exceed 29 hours/week or 1,000 hours/year).

Based at the Coronado Community Center, Spreckels Center, or other sites, you will assist with program registrations, event setup, and customer information, while helping with youth and adult programs and inclusive activities.

Qualifications

• No experience is required.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Possession or ability to obtain a Class B or C drivers license with a safe driving record.
• Possession or ability to obtain first aid and CPR certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone and in-person customer service at the front desk.
• Register patrons for programs and provide general information.
• Assist with preparing event spaces and maintenance of facilities.
• Support recreation activities for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Assist during rental events as a staff liaison and oversee program scheduling.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Read and write ability for job performance

Job description

The Organization

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).

The Recreation Assistant title is the entry level classification for the part‑time position series. 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.

Minimum Requirements

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

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.

SICK LEAVE

Part‑time, Temporary, and Seasonal (PTS) Employees who work for 30 or more days within a year, will accrue paid sick leave in compliance with the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Families Act of 2014. Leave will accrue at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked beginning on the first day of employment. Sick leave may be used after the 90th day of employment and up to 40 hours in one year.

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 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. This is a non-benefited position.