Assistant Recreation Coordinator - P/t

Definition

Come join the City of Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department team! Check out our video to see what working for the City of Newport Beach is like!

Currently, there are multiple part-time vacancies in the Recreation & Senior Services Department . Assistant Recreation Coordinators assist in the coordination and implementation of specialized activities within the City's recreational programs such as adult and youth sports, after school and camp programs and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, sailing activities and recreational facility operations. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:

1. Application Evaluation : Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of April 8 , 2024, or until 150 applications are received , whichever occurs first . In order for the application package to be considered complete , candidates are required to attach their resume to their online application. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.

2. Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for April 15 , 2024. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

CAREER PATH:

The career path for this position is: Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Manager.

SCHEDULE:

This position will work approximately 30 hours per week including nights and weekends.

Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Qualifications

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of work experience in recreation programs or related experience, including program planning, leadership, interaction with the public, lifeguarding or instructing.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College coursework with an emphasis in education, recreation administration, child development, gerontology or related field is desirable.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Desirable certifications from the American Red Cross include: Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (Two-person CPR), Water Safety Instructor, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), Emergency Response and Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.



Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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