Program Leader

THE POSITION

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The YPCE Workforce Development Unit is hiring a 0.80 FTE Program Leader responsible to support the development, coordination, and implementation of the Young Leaders of Tomorrow (YLOT) and Jr. Rec Aide (JRA) programs. This position also supports various operations in the department including special events and community outreach. The Program Leader works 32 hours per week Monday through Friday with occasional weekends. Programs are geared for out of school hours where staff must be available late afternoon and early evening.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate is familiar with the Youth Development framework and how the integration of the five supports and opportunities into programming provides a more enriching youth experience. The ideal candidate will be able to work with others in developing and implementing department goals.

To organize and lead a variety of recreation, educational enrichment, special events, and other community programs and activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification differs from the Senior Recreation Aide in that the latter is non-career and is responsible for leading and/or monitoring a variety of programs and activities. The Program Leader, Triple R and Landscape and Learning are distinguished from the Program Leader in that the former works with people with memory loss and leads an on the job vocational training and youth development program respectively.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by higher-level staff. Responsibilities may include the direct supervision of lower-level staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Lead various recreation and program activities and special events.
• Lead and instruct others in specialized recreation activities.
• Organize and promote neighborhood and community events.
• Request, issue, and monitor the return of supplies and equipment; check equipment for proper care and use.
• Inspect equipment and apparatus; recommend replacement or repair as needed.
• Compile simple written records related to assigned programs or facility.
• Open and close recreational and/or community facilities; monitor facility use; prepare and set up facilities for use.
• Supervise, train, and lead lower-level staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Recreation activities such as sports, games, arts, crafts, and dramatics.
• Leadership and training principles.
• Basic first aid and safety practices.

Ability to:

• Organize and lead a variety of recreation, educational enrichment, special events, and other community programs and activities.
• Supervise, train, and assign staff.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  

Experience and Education:

Education:
None required.

Experience:
Six months of full-time experience in recreation or community leadership activities.

Substitution:
Successful completion of college-level courses with major course work in recreation, education, child development, or a closely related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-or-year basis.

Completion of fifteen (15) semester units is equivalent to six months of experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
For child-care and elder-care positions, candidates must meet qualifications in accordance with current laws and regulations.

Age:
Must be at least 18 years old by the time of appointment.

Assessments:
If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass a physical and criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

Training:

• This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:
This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking, and running; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations.

Environmental Conditions:
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens; intermittently, lift, carry or move sports equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Work Conditions:
Some assignments may have to work weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Program Leader examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 4/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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