Part Time Recreation Specialist - City of Petaluma, CA : Job Details

Salary: $20.48 - $31.72 HourlyLocation : Petaluma, CAJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 2024-00377Department: Parks and RecreationDivision: Recreation ServicesOpening Date: 10/22/2024Closing Date: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM PacificSummary/Class CharacteristicsPart Time Recreation Specialist - Senior CenterThe City of Petaluma is currently recruiting for a Part Time Recreation Specialist to fill vacancies within the Parks and Recreation Department. This recruitment may also be used to fill future Part Time Recreation Specialist vacancies that may occur in the City within the next 12 months. This part time position does not offer any benefits and hours worked will vary but typically will not exceed 20 hours per week. #petalumaproudA City that Works for EveryoneOur City has an enormous amount of civic pride which celebrates multiple approaches and points of view. When we say we are a City that Works for Everyone we mean everyone. To do that well, we're creating a workforce that is inclusive and listens to the multitude of voices and views of our employees. Diversity is an integral part of our organizational identity. Inclusion is the way we treat and perceive our differences. Equity is treating all our employees fairly and acknowledging that everyone has value. This drives our innovation, motivation and connects us even closer to our community.SummaryPlan, organize, coordinate, support and supervise a variety of recreation programs, activities, administrative duties and special events for the Recreation Services Department. Class CharacteristicsUnder general supervision from the Recreation Services Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator, this position is responsible for organizing and coordinating a variety of recreation programs, activities, and special events for the Recreation Services Department. This position may perform duties in one or more of the following functional areas or locations: Aquatics, Facilities and Building, Sports, Special Events, Camps, Petaluma Fairgrounds and/or the Senior Center. This position may exercise technical/functional supervision of volunteers and other part-time program staff. A Part-Time Recreation Specialist A is distinguished from that of a Recreation Specialist B in that the latter requires greater independence and the full scope of responsibility are exercised.Duties

• Help to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a variety of recreation programs, activities, and special events.
• Set-up furniture and equipment for classes, special events, and programs.
• Schedule and organize activities and special programs.
• Design flyers, posters, information packets, activity guides, and other related documents.
• Perform general maintenance and basic custodial work.
• Help to coordinate social functions and excursions.
• Perform a variety of office activities related to program functions.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Correctly answer inquiries from the public over the telephone and in person.
• Review and share updated information about programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge of:

• Recreation programs and activities offered by the City.
• Recreation Department policies, procedures, department recreation philosophy.
• Basic CPR and First Aid.
• Recreation programs for all ages depending on program assigned.
• Safe work practices.
• Principles of supervision and training, modern office procedures.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic principles of marketing and public relations.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Child and elder abuse reporting guidelines.

Education and ExperienceAny combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education:Completion of some college level coursework in recreation, public administration, physical education, special education, or a related field.Experience:Recreation Specialist A:One year of responsible work experience in recreational and events program activities.Recreation Specialist B:Two years of responsible work experience in recreational and events program activities. Physical Demands and Working Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform he essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing; walking; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, dependent upon the specific assignment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 01 Please describe how your experience and education qualify you for this position. 02 Please describe why you want to work for the City of Petaluma Parks and Recreation Department. 03 Please list any current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications that you possess. 04 This position will have flexing hours based on program and department needs, which may require some evening or weekend work. Scheduling will be provided with advance notice.

• I have read the above and acknowledge the scheduling needs for this position.

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