Recreation Specialist II (PT)

City of Vacaville•Vacaville, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Vacaville is currently accepting applications for Recreation Specialist II positions within our Parks and Recreation Department. The Recreation Specialist II provides general administrative and onsite program support to the Parks and Recreation Department in a number of different program areas. These areas include Active Aging Support (recreation, social programs, activities and events for seniors), Adult and Youth Sports (facilitating and providing support for youth and adult sports activities and leagues), Adaptive Recreation (facilitating programs for individuals with disabilities), Concessions (taking food orders and operating food preparation equipment), Facilities (performing facility, site and equipment set-up and take down, working nights and weekends), Gymnastics (supporting staff with coaching programs and activities), Special Events (organizing and directing event activities for the Vacaville community), and Youth Services (supporting the TGIF program, youth events and summer camps). Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Some positions may require working irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, is required.
Equivalent of one (1) year working as a Recreation Specialist I in the City of Vacaville.
Work experience may be supplemented with volunteer experience if the volunteer experience is related to duties similar to a recreation specialist.
Must be at least 18 years of age if required to drive vehicles for City business.
Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certificates within 30 days of hire may be required for select positions.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record may be required for select positions.
Must provide a valid TB certificate.
Successfully complete the pre-placement process, which may include experience verification and Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).

Nice To Haves

Volunteer experience is subject to verification and will be prorated based on actual hours volunteered.

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative and onsite program support to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Support Active Aging Support programs, recreation, social programs, activities and events for seniors.
Facilitate and provide support for youth and adult sports activities and leagues.
Facilitate programs for individuals with disabilities.
Take food orders and operate food preparation equipment for concessions.
Perform facility, site and equipment set-up and take down.
Support staff with coaching programs and activities for gymnastics.
Organize and direct event activities for the Vacaville community.
Support the TGIF program, youth events and summer camps.