As-Needed Recreation Specialist

City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $18.86 - $27.57 Hourly USD
  • Variable Shift
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Job Description

    Description

    The Department:
    The Recreation Division provides classes and programs for all ages and abilities. We aim to promote the use of safe, clean, and attractive facilities for enjoyment and quality of life for all ages and abilities.
    The Position:
    The Recreation Specialist is the highest classification in the Recreation Leader series. An incumbent in this class possesses technical expertise in a specialty such as cultural arts, physical fitness, drama, older adults, athletics, therapeutics, music, pre school, day camp, teen activities, and youth sports and is responsible for the planning, development, and supervision of a specialized activity phase of recreation programs . With general policy and departmental philosophy guidance from a supervisor, an incumbent exercises sound independent judgment in the performance of duties. The Recreation Specialist is distinguished from the Recreation Instructor in that the former has an emphasis on developing and supervising large groups of children in specialized recreation activities while the latter is responsible for developing class curriculum and teaching classroom activities.

    As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

    Typical Duties

    Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.
    Under direction:
    • Plans, initiates, organizes, and supervises an extensive program of recreation activities in an area of expertise
    • Investigates, recommends, demonstrates, and explains techniques, procedures, materials, equipment and supplies used in the special activity program
    • Prepares program instructions and materials ; develops projects for inclusion in the community wide recreation program
    • Receives and reviews reports, suggestions, and complaints from staff and program participants
    • Maintains records and accounts of attendance, inventory, financial charges and receipts, personnel, special events, accidents, and other matters requiring systematic recording
    • May supervise and train lower-level personnel in the activities comprising the specialty
    • Performs other related duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
    Minimum Requirements
    • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
    • One thousand (1000) hours of experience in recreation leadership at the level of Recreation Leader III in general recreation programs such as day camp, sports, teens, older adults, and theater; and
    • Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application

    Possible Substitutions
    • Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university, preferably with an emphasis in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field may be substituted for the required experience

    LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
    Possession of the following is desirable:
    • A valid California Class C driver's license
    • A valid American Red Cross First Aid certificate

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    • As a condition of employment, incumbents will be required to be fingerprinted in accordance with State of California law
    • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment

    Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test.

    Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Considerable knowledge of:
    • The technical fundamentals of a specialized recreation activity such as athletics, cultural arts, or music
    Considerable ability to:
    • Plan, organize, and lead a special recreation activity
    • Analyze and adjust the special activity to suit participant recreation needs
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including children
    • Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
    • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
    Physical ability to:
    • Assist participants in and out of wheelchairs
    • Restrain and/or lift program participants
    Additional Information:
    You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter that states relevant experience as a Recreation Specialist, 2) Resume, and 3) Supplemental Questions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This position is continuous or open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

    The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Santa Clara
    • City of Santa Clara

    Community, Authenticity and Opportunity

    Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust.  Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.

    "The Mission City" was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750.  With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.

    Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50.

    Not Your Typical Bay Area City

    Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a "High Tech, Human Touch, H2" approach to serving the community's needs.  It offers the region's lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business.

    At the core of the City's government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community.  Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government.  The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+.

    This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments.  Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state.

    Speed is critical in Santa Clara--from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business.  More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world's top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara.  Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments.  In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication.

    Welcome to Santa Clara.  Welcome to what's possible!

       

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