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Description
The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:
Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, July 19, 2024
Tentative Interview Date: Week of July 22, 2024
Appointment to this position is contingent upon:
*TB testing
*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check
Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Do you want to work with an amazing team who work every day to enhance the quality of life for the residents of San Carlos by providing recreational opportunities for all ages? Come join our Parks and Recreation staff as a Program Coordinator in our Youth Center After School Drop-In program, Athletics programs, and make a difference while doing it!
About the Position
Positions in this classification perform work in the organization and implementation of the San Carlos Youth Center After School Drop-In Program and Athletics Programs. Performs thorough and thoughtful customer service with community members.
The Program Coordinator classification is the top-level position in the Recreation Leader Series. Advancement from Recreation Leader Level II to Program Coordinator requires 500 hours of work experience at Recreation Leader Level II, or equivalent experience.
May provide functional supervision to a Recreation Leader I or II as assigned. Receives general supervision from full-time Recreation Department staff members.
Work schedule: Monday-Friday between 1:00pm – 9:00pm, may vary as needed. This classification works 20 to 30 hours per week as assigned.
Essential Duties
- Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs specialized recreation programs for primarily youth and athletics as assigned.
- Works directly with recreation programs for youth, adults, including individuals with special needs.
- Coordinate and implement program schedules and activities for youth.
- Drive youth in city vehicle and lead field trips.
- Oversees adult recreational sports leagues.
- Supports youth flag football and basketball leagues.
- Supports youth flag football summer camp.
- Oversees the work of volunteers, Recreation Leaders I and II as assigned, to ensure effective programs.
- Maintains required records, including team registrations, program supplies, and program statistics.
- Oversight of programs, staff, and facilities in the absence of full-time Recreation Department staff member.
Ideal Candidate
Job-Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of City recreation programs and the pertinent policies effecting program implementation; principles and philosophies of recreation; principles and philosophies of working effectively with adults and children who have special needs as related to recreation programs.
Ability and skills to organize people and activities; energetically perform job duties; comprehend, communicate, and follow brief oral and written instructions; provide leadership to subordinates. Implement program plans; ability to function effectively without direct supervision. Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others contacted in the course of work. Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Education and Training
Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. A typical qualifying background would be graduation from high school, and 500 hours experience as either a Recreation Leader II at the City of San Carlos or 500 hours at an equivalent classification in another municipality, or related agency.
Special Requirements
Speak clearly and understandably; ability and dexterity to run, jump and climb; lift and move equipment, such as tables and chairs; hear alarms, bells, voices and telephones; to reach. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Benefits
*PERS Retirement: 2% @ 55 for "classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "new members" as defined by CalPERS
*The City of San Carlos participates in Social Security
*Employee & family medical insurance
*Employee & family dental insurance
Special Instructions
Supplemental Questionnaire Required
Copying and pasting resume or attaching a resume cannot be substituted for completing the "Work Experience" section of application. Please list each job in the "work experience" section. Failure to complete this section may be considered an incomplete application.