Recreation Specialist (Part Time)

El Dorado Hills Community Services District•El Dorado, CA

About The Position

El Dorado Hills Community Services District is seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and passionate part-time Recreation Specialist to support its Recreation Division. The District provides parks, recreation, and community services, with a focus on excellent services and facilities and protecting the community’s quality of life and environment. The Recreation Division aims to provide fun, safe, educational, and positive recreation opportunities that connect and enrich the community. The Recreation Specialist implements and coordinates activities for District recreation programs and special events, including summer and day camps, after-school, preschool, teen, sports, senior center, and volunteer programs. The position leads activities for groups of varying sizes, serves the public and parents, plans and prepares activities, maintains safe activity areas, and may coach Recreation Leader I’s and II’s and volunteers. This is a part-time position. Work hours may be flexible and may include evenings and weekends as business requires. Applications are reviewed continuously, and the District may close recruitment at any time or when the positions are filled. Candidates must successfully complete preemployment steps, including employment verification, drug testing, and a Department of Justice fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant, but failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with youth or adults in a recreation program, or six months of experience at a level equivalent to the District’s Recreation Leader I/II class.
Must be at least 18 years old before the start date.
Possess and maintain valid Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification issued by the American Red Cross, or be able to obtain it within 45 days of starting work.
Knowledge of games and activities enjoyed by children, teens, and adults; methods for encouraging participants to follow rules and procedures; basic computer skills including Word and Excel; recordkeeping methods and basic English and math; activity leadership principles; activity and game rules; de-escalation and problem-solving techniques; and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to implement activities for children, teens, and adults; organize and follow up on assignments; work as part of a team; demonstrate strong customer service; make sound decisions within established guidelines; observe and enforce safety principles; operate modern office equipment, computers, and relevant specialized software; follow written and oral directions; communicate clearly in spoken and written English; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as business requires.
May require possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate activities for District recreation programs, including summer camp, day camp, after-school, preschool, teen, sports, senior center, and volunteer programs, as well as special events.
Lead activities for small or large groups of participants.
Respond to public and parent inquiries about activities and program offerings and provide excellent customer service.
Plan activities and implement monthly calendars listing activities and themes.
Identify needed supplies and equipment, share new activity ideas, and, when authorized, purchase supplies.
Set up for and clean up after program activities.
Complete accident, incident, and band-aide reports and follow up with parents when necessary.
Take roll call periodically throughout the day.
Coach youth participants regarding behavior and refer unresolved issues to the Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor.
Work special events, including teen and youth dances and holiday activities.
Follow rules and procedures and encourage adult and youth participants to do so.
Ensure activity areas are free of obstructions and unsafe conditions and that participants follow safety rules.
May coach and lead Recreation Leader I’s, Recreation Leader II’s, and volunteers when implementing activities and programs.
Perform related duties as required.