City Of Richmond, CA Richmond , CA 94804
Posted 3 days ago
Introduction
Part-Time/Hourly Seasonal Opportunity
Do you enjoy providing recreational programs to youth, teens, adults, and seniors? Are you available to work a part-time, flexible schedule? If so, consider becoming a valuable member of the Community Services-Recreation Department, which is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Richmond through its recreation programs, facilities, and cultural events.
As a member of the Community Services-Recreation Department, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled recreation duties; implement recreational activities; provide leadership and direction for recreational programs; supervise facilities, special events, sports leagues, and excursions; and provide guidance to groups engaged in recreation activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Hourly salary for this classification is as high as $23.00.
In addition to the salary shown, there is a 4%Cost-of-LivingAdjustment effective 01/01/2025.
Additionally, City-paid benefits includesick leave in accordance with state law.
Position Description and Duties
General Summary
Under general supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Recreation Program Leader performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled recreation duties; implements recreational activities; provides leadership and direction for programs; supervises facilities, special events, sport leagues and excursions; provides guidance to groups engaged in recreation activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Class Characteristics
The Recreation Program Leader is distinguished from the Recreation Aide in that this position has program responsibility, and some supervision of volunteers and part-time staff.
Desirable Characteristics:
Energetic, positive, and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with youth, teens, adults and seniors.
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Develops, schedules, and implements recreation activities in accordance with established program goals.
Works with various organizations and groups in implementing assigned programs.
Performs building attendant tasks including assembling of supplies; and set-up and take-down of equipment, tables and chairs as needed.
Assures facilities, equipment and play areas are available and maintained in a clean, safe and satisfactory fashion. Checks for and reports safety hazards.
Coordinates, organizes, officiates, coaches, keeps score and leads children's and adult sport activities, leagues and games.
Plans, supervises, and coordinates a variety of athletic, recreation and social events/programs (including dances, dramatic productions, meetings, fashion shows, excursions, sporting and educational events.
Prepares and posts program and activity information, schedules and other reports.
Maintains registration attendance, safety, and activity records.
Maintains discipline at assigned facility, enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs and completes incident reports.
Supervises and assists with training of part-time recreation staff and volunteers who are conducting programs.
Assists in program marketing and recruitment.
Renders routine first aid as necessary.
Submits and maintains activity financial reports.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Twelve (12) months of progressively responsible experience leading a variety of athletic and recreation activities, of which at least one (1) year was at the Recreation Aide level or the equivalent.
Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by college level courses in recreation, physical education, sociology or culturally related programs; and/or
Work experience that demonstrates the ability to lead recreation, sports, fitness or diverse cultural programs.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Richmond to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Current First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations by date of hire.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Required KSA For Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowlege of:
Ability to:
The most successful candidatehastheavailability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and shift assignments.
Additional Information
Application and Selection Process
To Apply:Interested individuals mustapplyonlinebyfully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Qualifying Phase:All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Selection Process:The applications of those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be submitted to the Community Services Department hiring manager for further consideration. The better qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an interview. Applications will remain on file for six (6) months.
Background Checkand TuberculosisTesting:Candidates will be required to complete a background check and
Tuberculosis testing as a condition of employment.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.
Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.
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WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst: N. Williams
03/2024
City Of Richmond, CA