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City of Carlsbad Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time ) in Carlsbad, California
Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time )
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Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time )
Salary
$16.71 - $21.52 Hourly
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type
Part-Time Hourly
Job Number
6048-2024
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
01/01/2024
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
Carlsbad - The Community:
This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.
DEI Statement:
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
The Department:
You will join a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
The Position:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor/Recreation Area Manager, this position provides reception and general administrative and program support in order to ensure the implementation and monitoring of instructional classes, camps, aquatic programs and other Parks & Recreation activities and services. The Senior Recreation Leader performs a variety of duties in the leadership position to assist with the daily operation of the City's aquatic, community and recreation centers. These items include but are not limited to: front desk operations, program/activity operations and supervision, facility management, including program/facility set-ups and tear-downs and basic cleaning and maintenance projects, special events support and other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The incumbent will be comfortable with working independently or in multiple work environments ranging from basic cashiering operations to administrative and/or program functions. The work environment requires the ability to receive and respond to high traffic interaction, communicate effectively, and respond to customer concerns. Due to the varied nature of tasks and fast paced environment, it is critical that the incumbent is readily able to adapt to change. Independent judgment and initiative is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret precedents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts and/or conditions. They must have the ability to lead a staff and oversee the day-to-day operations. Senior Recreation leaders receive training, instruction and/or assistance from the Recreation Supervisor/Recreation Area Manager, is able to adjust when new or unusual situations arise, and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities may include:
Providing excellent customer service
Assisting in the preparation of reports, contracts, data entry and management of critical documents and instructor files
Ensuring the health and safety of park guests
Directing and supervising participants of the program
Organizing and cleaning facility areas and equipment
Performing facility set-ups and tear-downs
Overseeing activities/programs
Performing basic custodial duties
Administering simple first-aid
Providing staff support
Serving as public relations person for the department
Proper opening and closing of buildings, including locks, alarms, etc.
Seeing that buildings and grounds are clean and well maintained
Establishing and maintaining relationships with park guests, volunteers, contracted vendors
Maintaining a fun and positive attitude; and other duties assigned
*Part-time employees cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year. This is a non-benefitted position.
Qualifications
Qualifications may include:
Ability to learn parks and recreation principles, services and programs, cleaning procedures, and basic first aid methods and techniques
Possess excellent customer service and communication skills
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
Effectively manage a high volume of customers, phone calls and other duties
Knowledgeable of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office skills
Learn and become proficient in the recreation activity management software solution (CivicRec)
Knowledgeable in cash handling and cashiering skills
Demonstrate ability to provide the necessary support to ensure the health and well-being of all participants and staff
Must be able to take direction as well as have the ability to take initiative
Learn procedures/daily operations/business practices
Work under limited supervision
Maintain accurate records and manual data systems
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish, maintain, and foster cooperative and positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve them
Communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing
May be required to use personal vehicle during assigned shifts
Experience & Education
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Some college work experience desirable.
Special Requirements/License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification
Special Requirements
Must have valid California State Driver's License
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have some experience working with computers
Must have experience working with the public, work in a recreation, hospitality industry setting and active front office environment is desirable; some positions require experience working directly with youth.
Ability to lift 50 lbs., sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, and withstand exposure to the outdoors for extended periods of time; ability to travel to and work at different sites and locations.
Special Conditions
Must be available to work flexible schedule, as well as mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays; required to attend mandatory meeting/training sessions; must provide own transportation; some positions require meeting state of California tuberculosis test requirements.
Required Apparel
Person hired must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Recreation Department
Additional Information
- This is a non- benefited position.
*Part time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.
APPLE Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program: EAP (https://cityweb.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24027)
40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work
Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).
01
Do you possess a valid Class 'C' California Driver's License and are willing to keep it active?
Yes
No
02
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
03
How many years of experience do you have working with the public and/or in the field of parks and recreation, hospitality, front office or related field?
None
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2 years
2 or more years
04
Mark the box(es) that best describe your experience with customer service, record keeping, report writing, and general office work.
No office experience.
Keeping records according to established policies
Writing reports on a regular basis.
Providing administrative office support in a dynamic work environment.
Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs and handling complaints.
Using computer software such as Word, Excel, etc.
Working under the pressure of deadlines to complete job tasks
05
Mark the box(es) that best describe your training and/or experience in building and maintaining effective communications and professional relationships.
No training or experience
Providing training and leadership to others.
Supervising other recreation leaders and/or activity directors.
Organizing and distributing publicity materials related to recreational activities.
Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs, and handling complaints.
06
Recreation Leaders for the City of Carlsbad may serve in many divisions/sections of the Parks and Recreation Department. Please check ALL the areas that you would be interested in working.
Special Events
Historical Programming
Customer Service/Cash Handling
Outdoor Recreation
Teen Recreation
Children Recreation Programming
Facility Operations/Reservations
Aquatics
Youth Sports
None of the above
07
Please select the highest level of education you have completed:
Graduated from high school or possession of a valid GED
Associates Degree
Bachelors or higher degree
I have not completed any of the above
08
Recreation Leaders may be required to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, as well as flexible and irregular shifts. Please list your current available hours by day and times. (ex: Mondays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., etc.)
09
Are you available AND have transportation to work at various work sites in the city of Carlsbad?
Yes
No
10
Are you available to work in both indoor and outdoor work environments, and in inclement weather?
Yes
Prefer indoors only
Prefer outdoors only
11
Which of the following certificates, if any, do you possess? Please attach copies to your application.
First Aid
CPR
AED
Other
None of the above
Required Question
Agency
City of Carlsbad
Address
1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, California, 92008
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carlsbad
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