The City of Woodland Community Services Department
invites your application for:
RECREATION COORDINATOR
WOODLAND SENIOR CENTER
$21.65 to $27.63 per hour
(Part-Time, Averages 20 Hours Per Week, not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year)
Open on May 22, 2024
Closes on June 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM
DEFINITION:
To assist in implementing, coordinating, and evaluating recreation and programs and events, including but not limited to Teen Programs, Youth Programs, After School Programs, Aquatic Programs and events, promotional events, special events and excursions.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Experience scheduling, organizing, assigns, and monitors program volunteers.
- Is able to creates publications and flyers using Microsoft Office or web-based solutions like Canva.
- Is familiar and able to creates promotional materials, including press releases and social media posts.
- Experience in planning, coordinating, and directing events, programs, and activities.
- Able to work with others and create relationships with partner non-profit organization.
- Experience collecting data and creating reports from all senior programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following are typical illustrations of duties encompassed by the job class; not an all-inclusive or limiting list:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Implement, coordinate, and evaluate recreation programs, aquatics programs, special recreation events and services; publicize programs, events and services. Train, schedule and assign program staff and volunteers; assist in the development of staff evaluations. Assist with coordination and scheduling of the recreation or aquatics programs. Promote and maintain safety in the work place. Maintain records and statistical data on programs. Issue, secure and maintain program equipment and supplies. Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that Employee must be present to work to complete assigned tasks.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Enforce all rules and regulations. Teach aquatic programs as assigned. Work cooperatively with others. Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Community resources adaptable to the development of community services programs for specified recreation programs. Principles of program coordination, training and evaluations. Emergency procedures, First Aid and CPR. Safety principles, practices and procedures.
Skill to:
Apply First Aid methods and safety precautions related to assigned programs. Develop and maintain support for programs from the community and local organizations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Oversee train and evaluate assigned staff. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of the required duties. Operate office equipment, including a personal computer.
Ability to:
Develop cooperative public relations with the general public. Remain calm in stressful situations. Be consistent when enforcing rules and regulations. Maintain authority and control over programs.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
Two (2) year of increasing responsible experience in the delivery of recreation services. A Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for one year of experience.
License or Certificates:
When only assigned to recreation duties, the following is required and must be maintained during the course of employment.
- Required upon hire:
- Valid California Driver’s license,
- Required within six months of hire,
- Possession and maintenance of a current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent and
- Current American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate or equivalent
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION
The City of Woodland's Community Services Department is accepting applications for employment. The filing deadline is June 14, 2024. Applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.
LIMITED POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
Apply to City of Woodland Community Services Department, 2001 East Street, Woodland, CA 95776 by 4:00 pm according to the date specified above. Download an application here. Interviews will be held on Thursday June 20, 2024.
All of these positions are temporary part time. Temporary employees work no more than 960 hours in a Fiscal Year.
The pay cycle is biweekly. With the exception of worker's compensation coverage and sick leave, no other benefits compensations are provided. Employees must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan in accordance with Federal Law.
THE ABILITY TO SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND SPANISH IS A
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION FOR ALL POSITIONS.
The City of Woodland hires only citizens and individuals lawfully
authorized to work in the United States.
The City of Woodland is an equal opportunity employer.
