Recreation Specialist (Part-Time)

Carson Group; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Carson is seeking a part-time Recreation Specialist to support community programs across recreation centers. You will input and maintain classes, handle registrations, reservations, and payments in ActiveNet, and help manage department social media.

You will provide friendly guidance to staff and the public, process inquiries, and assist in daily program operations while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience with diverse users.
• Experience with recreation management systems; ActiveNet desirable.
• Ability to process registrations, reservations, payments, and updates accurately.
• Willingness to troubleshoot and escalate issues when needed.
• Professional interaction with staff and the public in high-volume settings.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and instructs special interest classes or programs.
• Develops and schedules classes for various age groups.
• Prepares reports on the status of the special interest class or program as needed.
• May be assigned duties as a sports official on an urgency basis.

Skills

Customer service

ActiveNet experience

Data entry accuracy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ActiveNet

Job description

THE POSITION

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for Recreation Specialist position.

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without notice. Applications will be reviewed weekly.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional who will support the department and the public in the effective use of ActiveNet recreation management software. They are comfortable learning and navigating systems, troubleshooting user issues, and providing clear, friendly guidance to both internal staff and community members.

Key Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in customer service, with a proven record of assisting diverse groups of users in a helpful, patient, and solutions-driven manner.
• Experience working with or supporting recreation management systems (ActiveNet experience highly desirable).
• Ability to process registrations, reservations, payments, and account updates accurately while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with problem-solving and escalating issues appropriately when necessary.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal staff, respond to public inquiries, and maintain professionalism in fast-paced or high-volume situations.
• Strong organizational skills, time-management, and the ability to prioritize tasks while supporting daily program operations.

Ideal Personal Attributes

• Patient, approachable, and empathetic in customer interactions.
• Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems or processes.
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to delivering high-quality service.
• Adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

This position is a 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, conduct special interest classes at various recreation centers; this position will also assist the reservations section by inputting and maintaining classes, activities, registration and managing the department's social media pages; and to perform related duties as required.

Position Information

This is a part-time unclassified position, limited to 980 hours per fiscal year. The role is represented by AFSCME 809 Part-Time. Work hours may vary between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Occasional weekend availability is preferred to support City events and programs.

Essential Duties

• Plans, organizes and instructs special interest classes or programs.
• Develops and schedules classes for various age groups.
• Prepares reports on the status of the special interest class or program as needed.
• May be assigned duties as a sports official on an urgency basis.

Qualifications

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

Education And/or Experience

Completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance and demonstrable proficiency in an appropriate area.

Knowledge Of

• Special interest area of instruction; correct English usage.

Skill And Ability To

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and deal tactfully with the public.

License And Certificates

Special qualifications for particular recreation and leisure service activities shall be added as required.

Recruitment Process

This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until all positions are filled.

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.

• Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
• SME review, no weight
• Selection Interview, weighted at 100%

Appointment

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

Other Information

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community. This commitment is embraced at all levels of our organization, from our management staff to our policymakers. We partner with our staff and community organizations to ensure our policies and practices remain transparent and equitable. As part of this commitment, we regularly publish updated demographic information on our workforce, including data on diversity and pay equity by race and gender.

In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer. If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report's accuracy. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This recruitment is open.

City Of CarsonSummary Of Employee Benefits

AFSCME - Part-Time (AFSCME Council 36, Local 809)

PARS Retirement

• Contribution made by Unit member only with no employer contribution.

CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)

• 3%@60 Formula – Employees hired before May 6, 2011.
• 2%@55 Formula – Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011.
• 2%@62 Formula – New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013.

Other

• Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis.
• 1959 Survivors Program - level 4

Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)

• The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs.
• The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium.
• For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents.

Sick Leave

• Paid sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour for each 30 hours worked to a maximum of 24 hours per year.
• Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage.
• Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour.

Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day.