Recreation Assistant IV- Human Services

City of Carson; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage eligibility

Sick leave accruals

Job summary

City of Carson is seeking a part-time recreation supervisor to oversee diverse programs for all ages, including youth sports leagues and community events. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and positive interactions with participants.

The ideal candidate will have college-level recreation education and about one year of leadership experience. This at-will, non-exempt position may offer health coverage and sick leave accruals in certain conditions.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semester units at a recognized college with a major in recreation or related field and approximately one (1) year of leadership experience in a variety of recreation activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in organizing and supervising established recreation programs and a variety of other recreational activities such as youth and adult programs and sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, special events, excursions, and free play activities at various City facilities as needed.
• Organizes holiday and vacation programs.
• Assists in supervising part-time personnel assigned to a recreation center.
• Collects registration fees and maintains accurate records of monies received.
• Assists in recruiting and training seasonal part-time and volunteer personnel.
• Administers first aid.

Skills

Leadership

First aid

Recreation planning

Community coordination

Education

30 college units in recreation

Job description

The 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. This position 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 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.)

1. Assists in organizing and supervising established recreation programs and a variety of other recreational activities such as youth and adult programs and sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, special events, excursions, and free play activities at various City facilities as needed.
2. Organizes holiday and vacation programs.
3. Assists in supervising part-time personnel assigned to a recreation center.
4. Collects registration fees and maintains accurate records of monies received.
5. Assists in recruiting and training seasonal part-time and volunteer personnel.
6. Administers first aid.

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

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 one (1) year of leadership experience in a variety of recreation activities.

Knowledge of

• Principles of supervision.
• Sports, games and group activities.
• Rules, practices and equipment used in diversified recreation program.

Skill and/or Ability to

• Learn and apply first aid and safety techniques.
• Organize recreational activities for varied segments of the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

License and Certificates

Possession of Valid California Class C driver's license and must be insurable by the City's insurance carrier. Possession of a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate is desirable.

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

• Require standing, stooping, 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 which may weigh 40 pounds and up to 60 pounds

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant's indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.

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.