Assistant Recreation Coordinator

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Recreation Coordinator to fill multiple vacancies in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification, including 3/4 time benefited, 1/2 time benefited, and part-time non-benefited positions, for up to twelve (12) months.

There are immediate vacancies for the following:

• Part-time non-benefited Assistant Recreation Coordinator
• 3/4 time benefited Assistant Recreation Coordinator
• 1/2 time benefited Assistant Recreation Coordinator

TheParks, Recreation and Community Services Departmenthas fifty-eight parks, totaling 2,880 acres of developed parkland, twelve community centers, three senior centers, two social service centers, one youth opportunity center, one youth innovation center, one nature center, eight pools, and approximately 24 miles of trails. Join the Department and team that provides convenient, affordable and equitable recreation services to the community through organized youth and adult sports, aquatics programs, cultural arts, community special events, intervention and prevention programs, nature programs, recreation contract classes, activities and education, mobile recreation programs and after school programs.

The Assistant Recreation Coordinator assists, coordinates, and facilitates the recreation programs and provides training and oversight for staff and volunteers. Maintains, coordinates, and orders inventory equipment. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills; responsible attitude in working with the public, maintains an effective working relationship with employees and the general public.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementation various recreational programs for a neighborhood, community area, or special event.

• Delegate, assign, support, and review part-time staff and operate a program or center in the absence of professional staff.

• Train and oversee part-time staff and volunteers in leading recreational activities.

• Assist, support, and participate in maintaining appropriate program information and devising work schedules; oversee special event and athletic field permitting and reservations and ensure staff follows designated standards and protocols.

• Conduct and administer computerized registration and facility reservation programs; process the paperwork or payments associated with the registration and reservation.

• Inspect and oversee the care of the facility and outdoor area to ensure the location is safe to conduct activities.

• Attend, conduct, and participate in various meetings to ensure cohesive transparency between all recreational facilities and programs.

• Promote and market assigned programs; assist in developing outreach methods, social media output, and other advertisement; teach and facilitate classes and other program elements.

• Purchase supplies and train staff on procedures for purchasing supplies; ensure adherence to budget limits and inventory needs.

• Participate in recruiting, selecting, interviewing, and training of new staff members; provide feedback and support decision making procedures; ensure appropriate staff coverage for facilities and events.

• Collaborate and work closely with higher level staff in facilitating relationships with local groups associated with assigned tasks.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education:High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED) and minimum completion of one year (30) semester units of college coursework with major work in recreation or a closely related field. One additional year of recreational or similar setting experience may substitute for the required education.

Experience: Two years of experience working in a recreational or similar setting. Customer service experience with youth, adults, seniors and/or facilities is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience assisting with grant funded programs

• Available to work occasional nights and weekends

• Experience in youth and adult sports

• Experience in community center operation

• Experience in after-school program

• Experience in facility rental

• Experience in inventory

• Experience in senior programming

• Experience with adaptive learners

• Adopt-a-Park program experience

• Volunteer Program experience

• Experience using marketing elements such as social media, Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1)Completed Employment Application

2. Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) athttp://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) athttp://aice-eval.org/members/.

• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.