City of Ventura

City of Ventura

Recreation Leader I/II and Recreation Specialist (Parks & Recreation)

Ventura, CA · Mid · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
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About the role

  • Application submissions are managed exclusively on the City of Ventura career site.
  • To ensure your application and materials are submitted in a timely and complete manner, please apply through https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Jobs.
  • Submissions through other websites &/or methods will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

  • Provides task-oriented support to recreation and cultural programs, operations, activities, services, and events.
  • May develop curriculum and provide instruction related to sports, enrichment, music, or dance.
  • May support youth soccer, basketball, and flag football sports leagues.
  • Lead activities, sports, games, and special programs.
  • Depending on assignment, may provide program and facility support including customer service, data entry, clerical duties, special projects, facility rental oversight, and/or support with the following programs:
  • Support Public Art program operations and activities including training program volunteers.
  • Provide event support including set-up and breakdown of city-sponsored events such as the Music Under the Stars summer concert series and 4th of July Street Fair.
  • Under the supervision of the Senior Nutrition Program Specialist, assist with the preparation and serving of meals to program participants, train and oversee program volunteers, and support program data entry, cash handling, filing, clerical duties, and special projects.
  • Recreation Leader I/II: Provides task-oriented support to recreation and cultural programs, operations, activities, services, and events.
  • Recreation Specialist: Plans, organizes, and coordinates a community program in a specialized area requiring advanced knowledge, skills or ability related to that area; trains support staff and may work on projects within a given field.

Requirements

  • Must have some experience in team sports or outdoor recreation.
  • General knowledge of wheelchairs and mechanical lifts is desirable.
  • Experience and Qualifications for Success!
  • Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.
  • If the position requires driving a mini-bus or van, drug-testing is required, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • When assigned to Sailing/Kayaking/Stand-up Paddle Boarding programs, CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Nice to have

  • Enjoy working with people of different backgrounds and ages,
  • Enjoy working outdoors, in all types of weather,
  • Be organized and able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to people of all ages and backgrounds

Skills

  • Requires weekend availability.

Compensation

  • Recreation Leader I - $16.90 - $19.40 per hour
  • Recreation Leader II - $17.90 - $20.75 per hour
  • Recreation Specialist - $16.90 - $22.90 per hour
  • These are temporary, extra-help positions, working up to 20 hours per week and paid on an hourly basis.

Benefits

  • Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Company info

  • Assist in tour planning, coordination, billing, reporting, marketing, and computer record maintenance.
  • Support the coordination of tour escorts, vendors, and bus charters.

Equal opportunity

  • recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.
  • In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in.
  • recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
  • The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.
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