LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY) EXAM NUMBER: D2963B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC) JOB TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $16.90 Hourly POOL LIFEGUARD SALARY RANGE (UPON HIRE AFTER CERTIFICATION ACADEMY) : $23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY FILING BEGINS: February 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. (PT) - The filing period will remain open until the needs of the service are met. This exam is subject to closure without prior notice. D EFINITION: Participates in an intensive training academy in pool lifeguarding and emergency medical response. About You: Do you love swimming? Are you passionate about assisting others? If this describes you than you are exactly what Parks and Recreation is looking for! About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 42 swimming pools and 19 splash pads. We are looking for individuals to add to our team that are strong swimmers, that can assist in maintaining a safe environment. We offer aquatic facilities and classes to patrons of all ages. Essential Job Functions Under close supervision, participates in a training academy. Through training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, pool rescues, and pool safety regulations. Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care. Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration systems and basic pool maintenance. Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary certifications. Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department. Requirements Minimum Requirements: No experience required. Age: Sixteen at time of swim test. Valid photo ID with date of birth will be required. Ability: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6:30 minutes or less. License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Vision : At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction. Hearing : There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz 30 dB at 1000 Hz 40 dB at 2000 Hz 40 dB at 3000 Hz There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition. Physical Class: 4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. Additional Information Examination content : T his examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100%, a swim test of 300 yards which must be completed in 6:30 minutes or less. All candidates finishing within the time limit will receive a score of 100%; candidates who do not complete within the 6:30 minute time limit will receive a failing score. Only candidates who pass the swim test will be placed on the eligible register. Recruitment is held year-round . Please contact your local LA County Aquatics Office to schedule a time for a drop-in swim test near you. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT CHECK IN PHOTO ID A valid State ID or State Driver's license, School, Work or Military ID, or Passport are acceptable forms of identification. PROOF OF AGE If your Photo ID does not show your date of birth, an Original Birth Certificate will be required. Without a valid photo ID, candidates will not be allowed to participate in the examination. Candidates must come prepared with bathing suits and towels to take the swim test. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO ATTENDING SWIM TEST FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW in the section for Application and Filing Information . Eligibility Information : The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Special Information: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination. Vacancy Information: The positions are for TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT ONLY. Hiring will be for the summer swim season. Those who pass the swim test must pass a County pre-employment medical exam AND a 64 hour Lifeguard Training Program. T raining dates to be announced. Candidates who pass the certification academy and are appointed to Pool Lifeguard, may be placed at the following pools: o East Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655 Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia o Central Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655 Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, WhittierKrejci Pool, Los AngelesBethune Pool, Los AngelesCarver Pool, Los AngelesMona Pool, ComptonFranklin D. Roosevelt Pool, Los AngelesTed Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles o North Agency Aquatics (661) 222-9519 El Cariso Pool, Sylmar Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills Val Verde, Saugus Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill o South Agency Aquatics (310) 965-8646 Alondra Pool, LawndaleCampanella, West ComptonEnterprise Pool, West ComptonLennox Pool, LennoxVictoria Pool, CarsonCerritos Pool, CerritosGarrot Pool, Los AngelesKeller Pool, Los AngelesJesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles Available Shifts: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Application and Filing Information: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE. Applications and resumes submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, third party websites (i.e. Indeed.com, etc.), fax, or in-person will not be accepted. Instructions for filing online : Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Lifeguard Candidate (Temporary)", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button. Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process. Correspondence and updates will be sent via E-mail. We strongly advise applicants to add vyu@parks.lacounty.gov to your e-mail address book/contacts and/or safe list, to ensure receipt of notifications and to check your junk/spam e-mail folder regularly. Should any of your contact information change, including mailing address, please notify our office. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which save a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. No Sharing of User ID, E-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law required that all employed persons have a social security number. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at (626) 588-5109. Please note, you may be required to submit supporting documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. Department Contact: Victoria Yu Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5117 Department Contact Email: vyu@parks.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109 Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY) EXAM NUMBER: D2963B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC) JOB TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $16.90 Hourly POOL LIFEGUARD SALARY RANGE (UPON HIRE AFTER CERTIFICATION ACADEMY) : $23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY FILING BEGINS: February 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. (PT) - The filing period will remain open until the needs of the service are met. This exam is subject to closure without prior notice. D EFINITION: Participates in an intensive training academy in pool lifeguarding and emergency medical response. About You: Do you love swimming? Are you passionate about assisting others? If this describes you than you are exactly what Parks and Recreation is looking for! About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 42 swimming pools and 19 splash pads. We are looking for individuals to add to our team that are strong swimmers, that can assist in maintaining a safe environment. We offer aquatic facilities and classes to patrons of all ages. Essential Job Functions Under close supervision, participates in a training academy. Through training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, pool rescues, and pool safety regulations. Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care. Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration systems and basic pool maintenance. Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary certifications. Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department. Requirements Minimum Requirements: No experience required. Age: Sixteen at time of swim test. Valid photo ID with date of birth will be required. Ability: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6:30 minutes or less. License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Vision : At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction. Hearing : There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz 30 dB at 1000 Hz 40 dB at 2000 Hz 40 dB at 3000 Hz There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition. Physical Class: 4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. Additional Information Examination content : T his examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100%, a swim test of 300 yards which must be completed in 6:30 minutes or less. All candidates finishing within the time limit will receive a score of 100%; candidates who do not complete within the 6:30 minute time limit will receive a failing score. Only candidates who pass the swim test will be placed on the eligible register. Recruitment is held year-round . Please contact your local LA County Aquatics Office to schedule a time for a drop-in swim test near you. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT CHECK IN PHOTO ID A valid State ID or State Driver's license, School, Work or Military ID, or Passport are acceptable forms of identification. PROOF OF AGE If your Photo ID does not show your date of birth, an Original Birth Certificate will be required. Without a valid photo ID, candidates will not be allowed to participate in the examination. Candidates must come prepared with bathing suits and towels to take the swim test. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO ATTENDING SWIM TEST FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW in the section for Application and Filing Information . Eligibility Information : The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Special Information: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination. Vacancy Information: The positions are for TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT ONLY. Hiring will be for the summer swim season. Those who pass the swim test must pass a County pre-employment medical exam AND a 64 hour Lifeguard Training Program. T raining dates to be announced. Candidates who pass the certification academy and are appointed to Pool Lifeguard, may be placed at the following pools: o East Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655 Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia o Central Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655 Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, WhittierKrejci Pool, Los AngelesBethune Pool, Los AngelesCarver Pool, Los AngelesMona Pool, ComptonFranklin D. Roosevelt Pool, Los AngelesTed Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles o North Agency Aquatics (661) 222-9519 El Cariso Pool, Sylmar Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills Val Verde, Saugus Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill o South Agency Aquatics (310) 965-8646 Alondra Pool, LawndaleCampanella, West ComptonEnterprise Pool, West ComptonLennox Pool, LennoxVictoria Pool, CarsonCerritos Pool, CerritosGarrot Pool, Los AngelesKeller Pool, Los AngelesJesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles Available Shifts: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Application and Filing Information: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE. Applications and resumes submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, third party websites (i.e. Indeed.com, etc.), fax, or in-person will not be accepted. Instructions for filing online : Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Lifeguard Candidate (Temporary)", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button. Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process. Correspondence and updates will be sent via E-mail. We strongly advise applicants to add vyu@parks.lacounty.gov to your e-mail address book/contacts and/or safe list, to ensure receipt of notifications and to check your junk/spam e-mail folder regularly. Should any of your contact information change, including mailing address, please notify our office. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which save a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. No Sharing of User ID, E-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law required that all employed persons have a social security number. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at (626) 588-5109. Please note, you may be required to submit supporting documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. Department Contact: Victoria Yu Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5117 Department Contact Email: vyu@parks.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109 Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Description RECREATION SPECIALIST (Job Code 9327) Hours: 5 to 25 hours/week. Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The City of Sunnyvale Recreation Services Division is seeking multiple specialist staff to assist in the following work units: 1) Marketing & Events; 2) Arts and Senior Center; 3) Youth & Teens; and 4) Youth & Family Resources. We serve youth, adults and older adults and have opportunities for flexible working hours (mornings, lunchtime, afternoons, after school, evenings, weekends). Individuals may choose to work one assignment or multiple assignments and flexible work hours are possible to accommodate other employment, school schedules and/or other commitments. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): All units: Plans, organizes, implements, leads, and assists in one or more recreation, community event and volunteer programs, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites Plans, develops and provides recreation program work and/or researches excursion sites communicates status of activities and services to appropriate personnel Supervise participants and volunteers during programs/activities Assists in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities Assists in reserving needed program rooms, facilities and equipment Assists in training, staff development, orientation, guidance and supervision to assigned recreation assistant staff; provides input to performance evaluations Monitors facility use; conducts safety checks, opens, collect fees (if applicable), staffs, closes, and secures buildings for events/programs and assists in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use. Acts as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities and services. Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor, parent/guardians and others. Ensures the safety of the public and staff at all times by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities. Assists and participates in recreation services special events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities. Develops and prepares brochures, flyers, newsletters and other materials Participates in Public Service Announcements. Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff Other duties as assigned Provides excellent customer service while supporting Recreation Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Admin, Marketing & Events Unit: Creates marketing material to promote the Recreation Services recreation and social services programs successfully Maintains, enhances and provides content for social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and NextDoor Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers, vendors, artists and performers; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of special event supply purchases Assists at Special Events, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting vendors, partners, artists and performers by addressing equipment, technical, and other needs Aquatics, Sports & Facilities Unit Creates marketing material to promote aquatics, Indoor Sports Center and facility rentals Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Handle all situations arising in the gym or aquatic facility including, but not limited to, customer service, emergencies, and facilities-related issues. Substitute as a basketball official, recreation attendant, Baylands Park Gate attendant or swim instructor (on an as needed basis) Arts & Senior Center Unit Creates marketing material to promote arts, Senior Center and social services programs Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and contractors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assist the Public Art Coordinator with cataloging, public outreach, data collection and working directly with artists Provides excellent customer service while supporting Senior Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Youth & Teens Unit Creates marketing material to promote youth, teen and social services programs Maintains, enhances and provides support to programs ran within the unit Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and vendors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of program supply purchases and assists with monitoring program budget Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assists the Coordinators with creating staff work schedules and/or staff trainings Youth & Family Resources Unit: Staff and support Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) programs and services Assist with program/service and partnership development through research, benchmarking and brainstorm sessions with staff Assist with data collection and analysis Assist with outreach information development and other written materials/brochures Provides excellent customer service while supporting front lobby by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services as needed Assist Therapeutic Recreation programs and activities WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Minimum age is 18 years old Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness) or population (youth, adults, older adults, special population) identified above Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED Possess a valid CA Class C driver's license and a safe driving record Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification (paid training) College courses in Recreation, Parks, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing/Communications, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theater Arts, Social Work, Education, Sociology, Kinesiology, Public Administration or a closely related field Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience interacting with the public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Experience with staff/volunteer supervision or support Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand at fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for application updates. Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jessica Truong, Recreation Coordinator 1, at 408-730-7350 or by email to jtruong@sunnyvale.ca.gov . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov . The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Description RECREATION SPECIALIST (Job Code 9327) Hours: 5 to 25 hours/week. Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The City of Sunnyvale Recreation Services Division is seeking multiple specialist staff to assist in the following work units: 1) Marketing & Events; 2) Arts and Senior Center; 3) Youth & Teens; and 4) Youth & Family Resources. We serve youth, adults and older adults and have opportunities for flexible working hours (mornings, lunchtime, afternoons, after school, evenings, weekends). Individuals may choose to work one assignment or multiple assignments and flexible work hours are possible to accommodate other employment, school schedules and/or other commitments. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): All units: Plans, organizes, implements, leads, and assists in one or more recreation, community event and volunteer programs, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites Plans, develops and provides recreation program work and/or researches excursion sites communicates status of activities and services to appropriate personnel Supervise participants and volunteers during programs/activities Assists in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities Assists in reserving needed program rooms, facilities and equipment Assists in training, staff development, orientation, guidance and supervision to assigned recreation assistant staff; provides input to performance evaluations Monitors facility use; conducts safety checks, opens, collect fees (if applicable), staffs, closes, and secures buildings for events/programs and assists in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use. Acts as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities and services. Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor, parent/guardians and others. Ensures the safety of the public and staff at all times by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities. Assists and participates in recreation services special events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities. Develops and prepares brochures, flyers, newsletters and other materials Participates in Public Service Announcements. Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff Other duties as assigned Provides excellent customer service while supporting Recreation Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Admin, Marketing & Events Unit: Creates marketing material to promote the Recreation Services recreation and social services programs successfully Maintains, enhances and provides content for social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and NextDoor Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers, vendors, artists and performers; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of special event supply purchases Assists at Special Events, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting vendors, partners, artists and performers by addressing equipment, technical, and other needs Aquatics, Sports & Facilities Unit Creates marketing material to promote aquatics, Indoor Sports Center and facility rentals Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Handle all situations arising in the gym or aquatic facility including, but not limited to, customer service, emergencies, and facilities-related issues. Substitute as a basketball official, recreation attendant, Baylands Park Gate attendant or swim instructor (on an as needed basis) Arts & Senior Center Unit Creates marketing material to promote arts, Senior Center and social services programs Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and contractors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assist the Public Art Coordinator with cataloging, public outreach, data collection and working directly with artists Provides excellent customer service while supporting Senior Center front desk by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services Youth & Teens Unit Creates marketing material to promote youth, teen and social services programs Maintains, enhances and provides support to programs ran within the unit Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers and vendors; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions Tracks and keep record of program supply purchases and assists with monitoring program budget Provides direct support of programs, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting site staff with participant supervision or executing lesson plans and other needs Assists the Coordinators with creating staff work schedules and/or staff trainings Youth & Family Resources Unit: Staff and support Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) programs and services Assist with program/service and partnership development through research, benchmarking and brainstorm sessions with staff Assist with data collection and analysis Assist with outreach information development and other written materials/brochures Provides excellent customer service while supporting front lobby by answering phone calls, responding to emails and registering participants for programs/services as needed Assist Therapeutic Recreation programs and activities WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Minimum age is 18 years old Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness) or population (youth, adults, older adults, special population) identified above Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED Possess a valid CA Class C driver's license and a safe driving record Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification (paid training) College courses in Recreation, Parks, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing/Communications, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theater Arts, Social Work, Education, Sociology, Kinesiology, Public Administration or a closely related field Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience interacting with the public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Experience with staff/volunteer supervision or support Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand at fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for application updates. Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jessica Truong, Recreation Coordinator 1, at 408-730-7350 or by email to jtruong@sunnyvale.ca.gov . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov . The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous