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Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Come join the City of Long Beach! Our Community Recreation Services Bureau, in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, is seeking amazing Recreation Program Leaders to assist with the Mobile Recess Program. Program leaders will drive Mobile Recess trucks to establish recreational play zones within designated neighborhood streets and spaces throughout the City and will assist in providing an array of free activities to for youth ages 5 to 14 (grades K-8), including homework help, arts, and crafts and fitness activities. The program will follow all safety protocols and will offer no larger than a 14:2 participant-to-staff ratio. Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. This position is a limited-term position, subject to available funding by the Long Beach Recovery Act. Duration of the assignment is to be determined.
The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.
The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Under direction, design, plan, and implement various program activities.
- Lead activities with children of various ages during all activities.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions.
- Ensure the health, safety and well being of the children in your care at all times.
- Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance.
- Implement the department and site administrative and record keeping policies and procedures.
- Drive a City vehicle (truck) to various Mobile Recreation sites.
- Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Must be willing to drive the City's Mobile Recess truck to various sites.
- Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule and assist various programs at various park locations.
- Be able and willing to adapt to a changing environment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience in recreation programs, child care, sports, and/or other related areas is desirable.
- Be able to relate well to children, parents and staff with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
his bulletin is posted open continuous and may close at any time after Tuesday, October 29, 2024 . To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.
In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
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Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Long Beach
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The City of Long Beach employs over 5,300 employees and has over 500 job positions. Positions range from entry level to professional, high skilled. Positions are classified or unclassified. Given the number of positions, employees have a variety of career paths to choose from. In addition, the City provides career guidance, mentoring and career ladders for planning a career with the City.
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