Recreation Assistant III-Human Services

City of Carson; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (may apply)

Job summary

The City of Carson is seeking Recreation Assistant III to help supervise varied recreational programs and activities at a recreation center. They may lead games, supervise youth and adult groups, and assist during special events.

The role includes providing first aid when needed and supporting sport officials on urgent assignments. The position is part-time/temporary, at-will, with a 960-hour annual cap, and may offer health coverage and sick leave accruals per federal and state rules.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semester units at a recognized college with a major in recreation or related field and approximately six (6) months of leadership experience in a variety of recreation activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising youth and adult activities at a recreation center.
• Teach fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sports and free play activities.
• Explain, demonstrate and lead new and original games.
• Assist in supervising non-athletic events and programs such as contests, dances, and special events.

Skills

Supervision

First aid

Event organization

Teamwork

Education

30 semester units in recreation

Job description

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for Recreation Assistant III (Human Services Division) positions

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without notice.

Human Services offers programming for people of all ages and abilities. Specific duties may include supervising seniors in social settings and during fitness activities, working with people who have disabilities through Therapeutic Recreation or the Stroke Center, and teaching sports fundamentals to children as young as two years. This job also requires assistance at citywide special events. The ideal candidate is patient, friendly, trustworthy, and compassionate.

These positions are part-time/temporary, at-will (FLSA: Non-Exempt) positions that are limited to a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Part-time employees are not typically eligible for benefits; however, they may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, supervise various recreational programs and activities at a recreation center; and perform related duties as required.

These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.

• Assists in supervising a variety of activities for youth and adult groups at a recreation center as needed.
• Teaches fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sports and free play activities.
• Explains, demonstrates and leads new and original games.
• Assists in supervising non-athletic events and programs such as contests, dances, special events, established programs and excursion as needed.
• Administers first aid.
• May be assigned duties as sport official on an urgency basis.

Education and/or Experience

Equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semester units at a recognized college with a major in recreation or related field and approximately six (6) months of leadership experience in a variety of recreation activities.

Knowledge of

• Sports, games and group activities.

Skill and/or Ability to

• Learn the principles of supervision.
• Learn and apply first aid and safety techniques.
• Organize the activities of groups using recreational facilities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Employee Accommodations

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require standing, stoop, reaching and bending.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Require lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects work, which may weigh 40 pounds and up to 60 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Carson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build collaborative teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to equal opportunity and compliance with all applicable employment laws. Join us and be part of cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion!

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the City of Carson Human Resources Department at [phone] at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled examination date. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to us as early as possible.

APPOINTMENT

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, pre-employment physical and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This recruitment is open.