Temporary Recreation Coordinator - Parks

County of Riverside•Jurupa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is hiring a Temporary Recreation Coordinator to support the Regional Park and Open-Space District at Crestmore Manor in Jurupa Valley, California. Crestmore Manor is a historic mansion and event venue that can accommodate up to 300 guests. The coordinator gives tours, schedules events, manages contracts, assists with event setup and teardown, provides event support, performs clerical tasks, and supervises a small team. The role requires strong customer service, time management, troubleshooting, and organizational skills. Experience with event scheduling and organization and proficiency with Microsoft Office are important; supervisory or team-lead experience is preferred. Prior experience with community events and recreational activities is also identified as ideal. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with work required every other Saturday. When a Saturday is worked, the following Monday will typically be off, subject to business needs. Hours may vary with scheduled events and may include evenings and holidays. Weekend shifts may be scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The position involves travel to gather event materials. This is a temporary, at-will TAP assignment. TAP assignments provide an opportunity to learn about working for the County. A California Class C driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. A First-Aid Certificate must be obtained within six months of employment. Essential duties can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Two years of experience planning, organizing, and leading community and recreational programs and activities.
Knowledge of community, recreation, and special-event activities and methods of accommodating activities to various interest levels.
Knowledge of basic first aid, basic mathematics, and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, format, and style.
Ability to plan, develop, and carry out schedules of community activities and/or special events.
Ability to lead and instruct groups of people.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain records and complete forms.
California Class C Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
Obtain a First-Aid Certificate within six months of employment.
Strong customer service, time management, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
Work authorization in the United States at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Experience in event scheduling and organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Supervisory and/or team-lead experience.
Prior experience in community events and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Give tours at Crestmore Manor.
Schedule events and manage contracts.
Assist with event setup and teardown and provide event support.
Perform clerical tasks and supervise a small team.
Assist in developing and implementing community activities and services for County Parks.
Generate and research activity ideas for various age groups and consult community groups to determine areas of interest.
Develop programs by securing instructors, arranging facilities, assessing budget impacts, and determining fees.
Assist the public with planning park activities and events, such as weddings and picnics.
Organize and direct arts and crafts groups, hobby groups, youth and senior groups, special-interest groups, games, sports, and contests.
Attend community special-interest organization meetings; prepare publicity releases and speak to community groups and schools to promote scheduled activities.
Provide basic first aid as needed.
May coordinate a volunteer program and/or lead a small support staff.
Travel to gather event materials.