Temporary Recreation Specialist FY 2027- September 2026

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fresno invites applications for a Recreation Specialist to plan, coordinate and conduct specialized recreation and community service activities under supervision. The role supports diverse programs such as music, drama, sports and senior citizen activities within the city's community services division.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including a high school diploma or GED and college coursework in related fields; CPR/First Aid within 90 days; potential prerequisite driver's

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of experience in organizing, planning and implementing recreation or community service programs.
• High school diploma or GED plus 60 college units in a related field are required.
• CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct specialized recreation and community service activities (e.g., music, drama, arts and crafts, sports).
• Work under supervision from a Community Recreation Supervisor.
• Provide proof of driver's license if required and pass Department interviews and background checks.

Skills

Event planning

Program coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sixty college units in recreation/liberal studies/education

Job description

Undersupervision,plans,organizesandconductsspecializedrecreationand/orcommunity service activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives supervision from Community Recreation Supervisor or designee. This class does not exercise supervision.Incumbents in the Recreation Specialist class plan, organize, and conduct specialized recreation and/or community service activities, e.g., music, drama, dance, arts and crafts, sports activities, teen and senior citizen activities, science programs, fitness/nutrition and technology. This class is distinguished from the Community Recreation Assistant class in that incumbents of the latter provide more general (non- specialized) guidance to individuals and groups served.

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline: One (1) year experience in organizing, planning, and implementing recreation or community service programs and activities; and possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and sixty units of college course work in recreation, liberal studies, education or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year for year basis. Additional college units in related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificates are required within 90 days of date of hire.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referenced to the hiring department for further consideration and selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to…