DESCRIPTION
This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without further notice. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies across various park locations and/or additional programs.The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $58 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.
The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised after school and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.
OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM The Older Adults Programs offer activities and programs for adults 50+ at our six Senior Center locations citywide. Activities include cultural arts, fitness, excursions, nutrition, drop-in and special events, enrichment opportunities, lifelong opportunities, volunteerism and Information and Referral.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for Recreation Leader Specialist VII-NC positions. Currently, there are positions available at the following locations: Chavez, Houghton, and EXPO Center. This recruitment may be used for additional locations and/or programs.Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, Non-Career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Under direction, supervises subordinate staff, volunteers, and program participants;
- Coordinates and supervises all program activities, including workshops, field trips, special events, tournaments, classes, and fitness programs;
- Conducts outreach, coordinate, and implement all activities and programs;
- Prepares documents and written reports for the park supervisor;
- Prepares and develops monthly program calendars;
- Maintains all program resources, including equipment and supplies;
- Drives to offsite meetings and/or trainings;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Four years of part-time experience working in recreation or a related field, including one year acting as lead staff in a recreation or related program (an equivalent amount of education in a related area may substitute for up to one year);
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of selection;
- Must have reliable transportation during work shift hours;
- Must be willing to work various shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays;
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in the use of Excel, Publisher and Canva is highly desirable;
- Experience implementing recreation programs for adults is desirable;
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is desirable.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and organizational and program management skills;
- Experience working with adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is highly desirable.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
All candidates must submit a complete application before the deadline.This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close at any time after
January 31, 2024. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
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The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
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