Assistant Recreation Coordinator - P/T

City of Newport Beach • Newport Beach, CA

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About The Position

Come join the City of Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department! Currently, there are part-time vacancies in Youth Programs and the Animal Shelter. Assistant Recreation Coordinators assist in the coordination and implementation of specialized activities within the City's recreational programs such as adult and youth sports, after school and camp programs and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, sailing activities, animal shelter, and recreational facility operations. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently
• One year of work experience in recreation programs or related experience, including program planning, leadership, interaction with the public, lifeguarding or instructing.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• A valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework with an emphasis in education, recreation administration, child development, gerontology or related field is desirable.
• Desirable certifications from the American Red Cross include: Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (Two-person CPR), Water Safety Instructor, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), Emergency Response and Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of specialized activities within the City's recreational programs such as adult and youth sports, after school and camp programs and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, sailing activities, animal shelter, and recreational facility operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED