The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders. Under direct supervision, the Recreation Leader implements and facilitates well-rounded programs in youth after-school programs, pre-school program, day camps, sports leagues, and special events at designated recreation facilities.  This position involves face-to-face leadership and considerable contact with youth ages 5 to 12 years.  A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.  College or university work in recreation or physical education or a related field is desirable.

Experience:  Previous experience working with recreation or youth programs, and/or coaching or playing popular games.

Ability to:  Possession of or ability to obtain prior to completion of twelve months of employment First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certificates.  Certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Knowledge of:  Youth recreational programs and sports programs; playground safety; leadership skills required to effectively lead youth recreation and sports programs; and effective communication skills appropriate for dealing with both youth and adults.

Skill in:  Lead and motivate participants in various recreation programs and exercise patience with all participants; make effective judgments regarding the well-being of the participants and the program; communicate effectively with individuals of all ages; establish and maintain relationships with those contacted during the course of work; and maintain discipline and control in an active environment.

SALARY AND HOURS: 

$19.96 - $20.96 - $22.01 - $23.10 - $24.26 per hour.  This is a part-time position with paid sick leave available.  Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale.  Hours will range from 5 to 15 hours per week during the academic school year and 20-25 hours per week during camp seasons.  Hours are generally scheduled during the following times, with additional hours available for special events:

Youth Program

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Academic school year)

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (Summer, Winter and Spring Camp)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application at www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened, and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral panel interview, written exercise, department interview, or in the form of a practical demonstration of skill and ability, or any combination of these.  A passing score of 70% is required to make the eligibility list.  Recommendations for appointment from this list will be made to the Parks and Recreation Director, under the deciding direction of Recreation Coordinator.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.  Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as TB screening.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.  The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Therapeutic Recreation/Old Meadows- Serving youth, teens and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

Hourly Rate:  $23.86 - $29.00

Part-time position: up to 35 hours per week (may include evening/weekend hours)

Open Unit Filled  

Summary: 
Under general supervision, organizes, oversees and coordinates specialized recreational programs for the community and provides staff assistance in a specialized program area; and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes and implements specialized recreation programs for an assigned community area or group; verifies instructor availability; resolves conflicts related to activities and events.
• Promotes participation in scheduled activities and explains specialized programs to patrons; interfaces with prospective and current participants through emails, telephone and social media contacts; collaborates with marketing team to create fliers, assists in collecting information for print material, submits material for approval, and posts print advertisements.
• Coordinates the planning, promoting and implementing of programs and activities including registration and operations of special events offered by the unit.
• Participates in collecting fees for services; provides patron assistance with payments; properly stores or transfers cash monies; processes refund requests.
• Serves as liaison with community groups to assess needs and proposes program ideas; engages patrons to solicit feedback on existing programs and identifies gaps in service; implements changes and adjustments to programs to enhance participants’ experience.
• Generates a variety of records and reports related to all aspects of programming; maintains participation logs as well as staff scheduling for respective programs and events; assists with the development of master schedule to be viewed by the public; and tracks revenue and expendi­tures.
• Assists in conducting training programs for staff in specialized recreation area including monthly in-service meetings; maintains training documentation; assists in recruiting volunteers and contract personnel; properly retains and files documents.
• Performs regular safety inspections of assigned units; initiates maintenance work orders; maintains appropriate emergency supplies and first aid inventory for facility.
• Initiates purchase orders for supplies and equipment; manages order delivery; maintains budget and documents expenses.
• May be assigned to camp programs.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• May be required to drive a District or personal vehicle.
• May attend and participate in councils or associations related to specialty.
• Participates during disasters or when emergency response is needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfac­torily. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skill and/or ability listed below is qualifying.

Education/Experience: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from high school or GED and at least 2,000 hours of relevant work or volunteer experience, at least 30 units completed in recreation or a related field. An associate degree is preferred. Must be at least 18 years old.

Language Ability: Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral form. Ability to write routine correspondence using correct spelling and grammar.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to use common sense and exercise good judgement in solving problems. Ability to establish effective relationships with fellow employees, volunteers and participants and parents/guardians.

Certificates and Licenses:

• First Aid & CPR/AED within 90 days of employment with ability to maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance. For Therapeutics unit: ability to obtain a commercial driver license within one year of employment (for a 15-passenger van).
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Proof of a negative TB skin test.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position may provide guidance or direction to other part-time employees and to volunteers.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a community center or office environment subject to frequent public contact and interruption, and to intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee frequently works in the field and in outdoor weather conditions subject to extreme heat or cold; and where the noise level may be loud. Exposure to hazardous conditions in the environment will vary depending on unit assigned.

If assigned to the Sports/Aquatics or Therapeutics Unit, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. The physical demands will vary depending on unit assignment.

Selection Process:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience.  Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume.  Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged and must be submitted online as attachments with the fully completed application. Applications must be submitted online by the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination:
Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations. Test content will be related to the job. A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area. If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part. Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise:  A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview. 
• Appraisal Interview:  A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.               

All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE: THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

Position subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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An exciting opportunity is now open.

Strategic Advisor – Housing Programs

$172,187 - $230,748 Annually DOQ

Opening Date: October 3, 2024

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking a senior management professional to lead the development of complex and comprehensive programmatic analyses for the Housing Department.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team, focusing on identifying and supporting initiatives that will serve as a crucial bridge between the Housing Department, the Finance team, and Impact and Innovation team, providing invaluable technical expertise and craft strategic approaches to enhance our housing assistance programs, including the Section 8 Program, Project-Based Vouchers, and MTW (Moving to Work) initiatives.

The ideal candidate will effectively monitor and manage the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) budget, ensuring optimal utilization and strict adherence to policies. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners, to evaluate and advance significant goals, concepts, initiatives, and activities that profoundly impact the Agency, its employees, and the communities we serve. Your leadership and collaborative spirit will be essential in fostering innovation and ensuring the successful implementation of our mission.

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in government assistance program and resident services administration and evaluation and financial analysis and reporting with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.  
• A master’s degree is preferred.  

An exciting opportunity is now open.

Assistant Director of Housing

$172,187 - $230,748 Annually DOQ

Opening Date: October 3, 2024

Closing Date: October 18, 2024

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking an experienced leader to direct and manage the Housing Programs division and provide strategic oversight and support to Executive leadership while ensuring the effective operation of all programs and services within the division.

As a member of our team, we are looking for a candidate that has a strong understanding and connection to resident community and can champion a “lived experience” approach to service delivery to tailor programs and collaborate with partner agencies to meet the needs of residents.  

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in government assistance program and resident services administration and evaluation with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.  
• A master’s degree is preferred.  

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The Town of Portola Valley is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join the team. The successful candidate will join a dynamic staff that works closely with the Town Council to advance Council’s priorities for the Town. The Town Clerk serves as the Custodian of Records for the Town of Portola Valley and the Town’s Election Official responsible for all General Municipal and Special Elections. The Town Clerk’s primary responsibility is to accurately record the actions and proceedings of Town Council meetings, administer the Town’s Record Management Program, maintain the Portola Valley Municipal Code, administer regulations relating to the Fair Political Practices Committee, and provide research and information services to the public and Town personnel.

Apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to Corie Stocker, Assistant Town Manager at pvhr@portolavalley.net.

The City of Menlo Park is a great place to work! We are now accepting applications for temporary Program Assistant - Community Services. 

Temporary program assistants support a wide variety of programs including recreation centers, gymnasium and sports, youth camps, administrative offices, and senior center programs. This is an exceptional job opportunity for enthusiastic and skilled applicants to join the City of Menlo Park team and work with an outstanding local government.

The City of Menlo Park currently has temporary program assistant positions available in multiple divisions of the Library and Community Services Department.

The City of Menlo Park currently has part time Program Assistant job openings in the following areas:

• Food preparation (sous chef) and inventory

• Programs for active older adults
• Recreation center programs 
• Gymnasium/sports programs 
• After school programs

Applications received by Oct. 25, 2024 will receive first consideration for current openings.

The Department

The Library and Community Services department is responsible for providing excellent customer service through recreational, educational, and cultural programs for children, adults and seniors. Our facilities include 221 acres of parkland distributed among 13 parks, two libraries, two community centers, two public pools, three childcare centers, two gymnasiums, and one gymnastics center. Included in the parks and recreation areas are tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, softball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, soccer fields, a skate park, shared use of a performing arts center and open space.  The City of Menlo Park is preparing to open a state-of-the-art new facility that will incorporate a community center, gymnasium, aquatics center, senior center, youth center, and branch library in 2024.

City of Pacifica

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Recreation Manager

$11,792 - $13,245 Monthly

The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for a Recreation Manager to join in our Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department’s mission of serving the public by working together to build a healthy, inclusive, connected community through positive social and recreational experiences. The Recreation Manager assists the department by managing the operations, development and administration of comprehensive municipal Recreation, Aquatics, Childcare, Senior Services programs, and City-wide special events.  Come join in our mission!

The Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department (PB&R) is made up of administrative support services and 4 main program divisions that provide recreation and human services to the Community. These divisions are Child Care, Recreation, Aquatics, and Senior Services. The department also has very robust Senior and Youth volunteer programs.

If you would like to help join in our mission, we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica. 

The ideal candidate is public service oriented, able to work with all groups and interests in the City and the community, and has a strong background demonstrating superior supervisory and management skills.

As a vibrant community committed to excellence, Pacifica needs a strategic and self-motivated leader committed to creating a shared vision and strategy, executing their vision and strategy all the way through completion, and developing the leadership potential in others for operational efficiency by improving performance through consistent feedback and coaching.

The City also seeks to hire someone who understands and is responsive to the community's needs. The successful candidate will have experience with operating in a fiscally constrained environment, as well as seeking, obtaining, and managing grants; they will have knowledge of current public services trends and forecasts, be active in professional growth, and have steadfast integrity.

This candidate will have a proven track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships with community members, program participants, coworkers (peers and subordinates), elected officials, citizens, and contractors.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, directs and supervises, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, the work of staff.
• Reviews work and program needs, schedules personnel, facilities and equipment in accordance with job requirements.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of Division programs and delivery systems and recommends operational changes.
• Evaluates work progress, resolves work challenges and determines additional needs on an on-going basis.
• Assists in preparing RFP’s, MOU’s, annual contracts, monthly intergovernmental invoicing, annual fiscal closeouts and County program monitoring’s
• Implements, directs and supervises special events and/or special projects as assigned.
• Selects, hires, trains, and manages/supervises employees.
• Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of independent and/or general contractors as assigned.
• Assists in preparing department budget.
• Identifies and applies for grants; administers and prepares grant reporting.
• Provides high-level staff support to various City Council sub-committees and appointed citizen committees.
• Maintains communication and effective working relationships with family members of children, teens, seniors, other program participants and community groups.
• Works closely with representatives of other public and private organizations, including educational, community, and county groups.
• Responds and resolves inquiries and concerns from the public, including ones received from correspondence, meetings as well as in person and email.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Refer to job description for further details.