Community Services Specialist I - Youth Sports

City of Pomona•Pomona, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional world of recreation is calling you today! If you have ever wanted to work in a government recreation department or become an important component of your community, you have come to the right place. Become a member of the recreation department as a youth sports coach or official and make sure your community has plenty of outlets for healthy, fun, and educational activities. Starting a career in recreation is at your fingertips, so get started today! The Community Services Department has multiple opportunities available, which are classified as at-will, hourly/part-time positions with no benefits provided. Hourly/part-time positions average 20 hours per week and less than 1,000 hours in a twelve (12) month period.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalency required.
One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience or a combination of both in a recreational field or sports setting.
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Nice To Haves

College students in fields of Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science and Nutrition are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and supervise sports related programs, practices, camps, leagues and tournaments.
Organize, officiate, and instruct children; teach fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sport and recreation activities.
Emphasize skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun.
Set up and tear down of sports related equipment used at recreation sites.
Maintain a space that is welcoming and conducive to youth activities.
Assist in youth recruitment, enrollment, attendance maintenance/monitoring and tracking.
Assist participants other recreation staff in routine and emergency situations, including administering first aid.
Accurately document all incidents/accidents and ensure proper communication to all parties as appropriate.
Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, City officials, parents, community members and co-workers.
Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the City's image and mission statement are upheld.
Assist in implementation of Division and Citywide events.
Other duties as assigned.