Recreation Specialist (Human Services)

THE POSITION

The ideal candidate will be personable, patient, and can work well with people of all ages and abilities. May assist the Human Services Program Manager, Human Services Supervisor, and a variety of Human Services Coordinators as needed. Duties may include reception, administrative tasks, program supervision, and special event coordination.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• 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:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Special qualifications for particular recreation and leisure service activities shall be added as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Other Information:

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.

Appointment:

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

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLY THOSE AMONG THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS, WHICH WILL BE AN INTERVIEW, WEIGHTED AT 100%. APPLICANTS WHO FALSIFY, EXAGGERATE OR EXCLUDE MATERIAL FACTS ON THEIR APPLICATION MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THIS AND FUTURE EXAMINATION PROCESSES AND IF HIRED, TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of Carson

Summary 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).

Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays:

• New Year's Day

• Memorial Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day.

For more information please click on the link below.

AFSCME PT

01

1.The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?

• Yes

• No

02

Which one of the following statements best describes the highest education you earned?

• I earned a high school/GED certificate.
• I earned an Associates degree.
• I earned a Bachelor's degree.
• I earned a graduate degree.

03

Describe your experience in compiling reports in previous roles.

04

In detail, please describe your experience providing administrative support in a professional working environment. Indicate the employer for which you worked, the position you held and how long you performed this work.

05

In detail, please describe any special interest classes you have conducted?

Required Question

Agency City of Carson

Address 701 E. Carson Street

Carson, California, 90745

Phone (310) 952-1736

Website http://ci.carson.ca.us