Recreation Program Assistant

City of Palm Springs • Palm Springs, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of the Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Department and assists, coordinates, and implements a variety of recreational programs, activities, and special events, including youth and adult sports leagues, cultural and special events, childcare and after-school programs; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. Part-time positions available: .5 FTE part-time position which works approximately twenty (20) hours per week .75 FTE part-time position which works approximately thirty (30) hours per week

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
• Six (6) months of increasingly responsible recreation program work experience is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class "C" Commerical Driver License with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five (5) years) is required.
• Possession of, and ability to maintain, a first aid/CPR certificate at time of appointment is required.
• Must be willing to work at various Recreation Center locations or divisions, including, Demuth Community Center, James O Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, Palm Springs Leisure Center and Special Events/VillageFest.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program and must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) Guidelines.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, fingerprints, drug screen, and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with various age groups including toddlers, school-aged children, and teens, is preferred.
• Experience assisting with the coordination, implementation, and development of recreational programs, activities and events, including youth and adult activities, is preferred.
• Supplement training in recreation, physical education, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of a variety of recreational programs, activities, and special events; including youth and adult sports leagues, childcare and after-school programs, youth trips, recreation programs, and field trips.
• Assist with the preparation for recreation programs and events; set up facility and perform clean-up duties before and after events.
• Assist with the supervision of game room, gymnasium, playground, and community center activities.
• Assist with the computer lab programs and activities.
• Transport program participants as needed.
• Provide first aid; maintain and prepare related records and reports as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

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