Recreation Coordinator- Aquatics

Description

The current full time vacancy is in Aquatics. This eligibility list may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

Under limited supervision, plans, coordinates, and implements a variety of community recreation programs, community center activities, teen center activities, aquatic programs and facilities, and special events. Supervises part-time recreation staff.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Functions:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Position in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates and facilitates assigned recreation activities and programs in a variety of recreation areas, such as: cultural arts, community programs and classes, teen center, senior programs and services, transportation, aquatics, athletic fields and facilities, sports, camps, special events, etc.;
  
• Organizes and/or assists with special events, provides tours and group presentations;
  
• Oversees facility operation and maintenance as needed, coordinates and/or assists Recreation Supervisor with special projects or ongoing programs;
  
• Promotes use of facilities and membership/participation in programs to the public;
  
• Prepares press releases, publications (e.g. recreation brochure, newsletters, etc.) and other promotional materials (e.g. signage, banners, flyers, etc.);
  
• Represents and promotes assigned program(s) through participation on committees, boards and community groups;
  
• Maintains statistical, attendance and program activity records, and prepares written and oral reports on assigned program;
  
• May assist with program budget for assigned area(s);
  
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service to internal and external customers;
  
• Ensures adherence to department policies and procedures by staff and patrons;
  
• Hires, trains, schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates work of part-time staff and volunteers; initiates corrective action; counsels' employees.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• A variety of recreation programs;
• Basic principles of supervision, including training and motivating people;
• Special certifications or licenses required in assigned programs;
• Policies and procedures related to recreation programs and facilities;
• Community outreach strategies; and
• General office software and recreation registration software.

Skill in:

• Marketing recreation programs;
• Using computer software;
• Communicating with community patrons;
• Researching, updating, and developing recreation programs;
• Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports;
• Presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing;
• Utilizing public relations techniques in order to respond to inquiries and complaints;
• Maintaining accurate records; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, City employees and officials, and members of the public.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation/Leisure Management, Physical Education, Public Administration or a related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the implementation of recreation activities and programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience supervising recreation staff is desirable.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• A valid California Driver's License; and
  
• Based on assignment, current certification in First Aid, CPR, Lifesaving, and Water Safety Instruction may be required.
  

Working Conditions:

• Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds;
  
• Based on assignment, may be exposed to smells of pool chemicals; and
  
• Exposure to environmental conditions present at City pools and related facilities and locations; and
  
• Exposure to various weather conditions present at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and/or areas.
  

CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA)
Benefit Summary - Effective 5/17/2019

PERS Retirement : Tier I-2%@55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Employee required contribution is 8% of pensionable income. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13 have three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare and payment of 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2025 Social Security income cap is $176,100.

Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Medical Insurance : $1,800 per month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS.

Educational Incentive : Up to $334.21 for B.A. if job doesn't require it. Must be approved by Department Head. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : $184.25 per month City contribution. Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental. $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. AD&D insurance policies provided for employees.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

State Disability Insurance (SDI) : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. There is a 1% Employee deduction for this benefit.

Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary after a 60-day waiting period. Applies to non-job related occurrences.

Work Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off.

Holidays : 11 fixed paid holidays plus 2 days of Personal Leave per year.

Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days [one workweek where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident. Two (2) additional unpaid days may be taken.

Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $1,750 per year for tuition and books.

Longevity Pay: Up to $66.84/mo for 5 yrs of service; Up to $133.68 for 10 yrs of service; Up to $200.53/mo for 15 yrs of service. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Uniform Allowance : Dollar amount varies for specific classes.

Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee); Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program; Payroll Direct Deposit.

Revised: 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 2/15; 8/16; 5/17;5/19; 8/22; 3/25

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• City of El Segundo

• 310-524-2381

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