Recreation Specialist - Tennis (Ages 18)

City of Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fremont is seeking a Recreation Specialist to lead and support short- and long-term projects requiring specialized knowledge. The role emphasizes coordination, documentation, and timely communication with the project leader.

The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal skills, an ability to work independently or in a team, and a reliable, flexible approach including availability for evenings or weekends when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have related technical skill, education, experience or expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of a project.
• Set up and maintain project files or databases as required.
• Provide regular project updates including written reports to project leader in a timely manner.
• May work independently or in a team environment depending on project requirements.
• Provide expertise and support to project leader.
• Enforce City policies and procedures.
• May be required variable hours including evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Team player

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

The Recreation Specialist is a unique position that is primarily responsible for specific projects or long term projects requiring relevant knowledge and expertise.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Coordinate all aspects of a project
• Set up and maintain project files or computer databases as required
• Provide regular project updates including written reports to project leader in a timely manner
• May work independently or in a team environment depending on project requirements
• Provide expertise and support to project leader
• Enforce City policies and procedures
• May be required variable hours including evenings and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

General supervision is provided by the Recreation Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Relevant technical skill, education, experience or expertise
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relations and positive attitude toward others
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent organizational and supervisory skills, be resourceful, flexible and able to work both alone or as a team member
• Must be reliable and be able to provide transportation

Requirements For Employment

• Must be able to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations or information with tact, discretion and significant awareness of confidentiality
• Must effectively communicate with adults and children from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (11166.5 PC)
• Employees are required to be certified in Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, & AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association or supervisor approved equivalent. Employees must be certified within 30 days of hire date or prior to the first day of work, whichever occurs earlier.
• Fingerprinting and TB test are required
• Must submit verification of legal right to work in the United States as a condition of employment

SELECTION PROCESS

Qualified applications will be evaluated on the basis of related experience and quality of presentation.

The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview. Applicant evaluations may include a written and physical test. Satisfactory candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Placements are anticipated immediately after the list is established. Some placements may be assigned to emphasize public education as the City's needs require.

Some positions may require a health evaluation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Reasonable Accommodation: The Recreation Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

THE CITY OF FREMONT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON ANY BASIS.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.