Community Service Aide (Part-Time) Mobile Recreation programs

City of Norco • Norco, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week, with hours varying and a maximum of 999 hours in a fiscal year. The schedule includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. This recruitment is continuous and may close at any time. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for the Community Operation Department, with current vacancies in the Mobile Recreation and Sports divisions. The role involves planning, organizing, developing, and instructing recreation, sports, or youth and adult programs and activities. Duties may include assisting with program planning and supervision, keeping score for sports programs, setting up rooms, monitoring facility rentals, providing information about city services, participating in program activities, and working flexible hours. Excellent customer service skills are required, along with prompt and regular attendance.

Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain (within 3 months of hire) CPR and basic first aid certifications required.
• A valid California class C driver’s license may be required for certain positions.
• If under 18 years of age, must be able to obtain a Work Permit.
• Knowledge of principles, rules, and practices of organizing, planning and conducting recreation programs.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR methods necessary in taking safety precautions.
• Knowledge of basic operations, services and activities of recreation programs, activities and events.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of rules and proper techniques for playing a variety of sports activities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Knowledge of current office equipment including computers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and deadlines.
• Ability to instruct individual and group recreation programs & activities for youth and adults.
• Ability to speak publicly to program participants.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn and perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to prepare and maintain recreation program records as directed.
• Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with program participants.
• Ability to chaperone participants on excursions, recreation programs and special events.
• Ability to develop activities for programs assigned.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors and all City staff.
• Ability to work well with a diverse community.
• Excellent customer service skills required with the ability to deal with difficult customers.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of lifting and holding children and/or equipment.
• Employee must complete required FEMA courses within six months of employment.
• This position requires a conditional employment offer based on the successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening.
• All employment offers are conditional based on the successful completion of a background investigation, physical and drug and alcohol screening at city expense and conducted by a physician designated by the city.
• Reference checks will be conducted by the City to include at least the following: (1) verification/reference from current and past employers, (2) fingerprinting and Department of Justice criminal background check, and (3) confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and/or diploma/degrees.
• In accordance with the City’s drug free workplace policy, all employment offers are conditional and based on successful completion of drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience (paid or volunteer) including: working with youth, child care, teaching, customer service or other sports/recreational duties.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, develops, and instructs recreation, sports, or youth and adult programs & activities at various recreation facilities or parks.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and supervising of youth and adult recreation activities and programs.
• Keep score or records for citywide youth and adult sports programs as needed.
• Assist with the conducting of youth recreation programs, city wide special events and youth and adult sports as assigned.
• Set up rooms for recreation activities or rentals.
• Supervise and monitor facility rentals to ensure applicant complies with city department policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with department flyers, publications and city services to be able to share accurate information with customers regarding department and City-wide programs and services.
• Participate in and conduct recreation activities, program planning, attend staff meetings, review current programs and make recommendations to immediate supervisor.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays and city wide special events.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment, please contact Human Resources prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed