Park and Field Monitor (20775798)

Job Description

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of part-time Park and Field Monitor

The Park and Field Monitor is a casual, part-time position working approximately 15-20 hours per week with the Recreation Division. Field Monitors support the safe and appropriate use of City athletic fields, parks, and open spaces by monitoring facilities, communicating with users, and assisting with the enforcement of City rules and policies.

The ideal candidate will be customer-service oriented, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently and interacting with a variety of community members and City staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the supervision and enforcement of rules, ordinances, and policies at City athletic fields, parks, and open spaces.
• Interact in a positive and friendly manner with City staff, community members, organizations, and businesses.
• Report interactions and facility conditions to Recreation staff.
• Inspect public areas for safety hazards and sanitary conditions and report possible hazards to Recreation staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

Knowledge of: Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department regulations and City policies; geography of the City and locations of City parks and facilities; and the organization, supervision, scheduling, or participation in youth and adult sports.

Ability to: Work independently without direct supervision; interpret and enforce field use policies, park rules, and ordinances; follow verbal and written instructions; serve as an effective liaison with youth and adult users of athletic fields; provide positive customer service when interacting with the public; work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers; provide general assistance to the public; and work weekends and holidays as required.

Skills: Building positive working relationships through effective communication of rules and regulations with users of athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, and open spaces.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience: Equivalent to completion of high school. Sufficient education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires near and far vision and the ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 55 pounds or more.

The incumbent works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold conditions, and must be able to drive motorized vehicles, hear well enough to follow directions, and see well enough to read instructions.

The incumbent may be required to respond to after-hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Park%20and%20Field%20Monitor%20Job%20Description.pdf

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave: In accordance with the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (effective January 1, 2024), employees accrue one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Accrued sick leave may be used after 90 days of employment. Employees may use up to 40 hours of paid sick leave during a one-year period. Unused sick leave has no cash value.

Vacation: Part-time casual employees who work 30 or more days within one year of their hire date accrue vacation at the rate of one (1) hour for every 52 hours worked, up to a maximum of 16 hours per year. Employees may not accrue more than two years' worth of vacation at any one time.

Additional Information: No other benefits are provided. This is an at-will, casual position and is not part of the City's Civil Service System. Work hours are based on operational needs, there is no guarantee of hours, and employment may end at any time.

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS

This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and the recruitment may close at any time.

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address provided on your application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed for completeness and relevant education, experience, and training. The department will invite the most qualified candidates to participate in a department interview.

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The City of Burlingame reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to:

• Successfully complete a Live Scan (fingerprint) background check.
• Provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.

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The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.

*The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

*This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Closing Date/Time: Until filled