Recreation Specialist

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $325 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation.

THE POSITION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS)

The PRCS Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors, and residents with disabilities. Program activities include Youth Sports Programs, homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events, and more.

General Duties:

The Recreation Specialist is the highest level of part-time employees within the department. As such, this position works with the Recreation Coordinators and supervisors to plan, organize, and implement a variety of recreational and social services programs, classes, and activities, such as Youth Sports Programs, and is responsible for the oversight of the safe day-to-day operation of designated programs and facilities. Specialists help train, provide leadership, and supervise the work of subordinate employees and volunteers. Other major responsibilities include coordination, scheduling, and oversight of reservations at City facilities; assisting with marketing and social media; evaluating and making recommendations to improve programs and processes; teaching or facilitating group activities; and regular communication with staff, volunteers, parents, patrons, and participants. Successful candidates will also be expected to learn registration and other computer software necessary to successfully manage facilities, registrations, and programs.

Work Schedule: Part-time hours working approximately up to 28 hours a week. Schedules will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver license. Must possess certificates in First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within six months of employment.

Training and Experience

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: an Associate's Degree or equivalent semester units and two years of experience in the parks, recreation, and community services industry. The two years of required work experience may be substituted if the education degree is met.

**Please note required experience must be fully met at the time of applying.**

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Suitability for the position will be evaluated by an application review. This evaluation will be qualifying, i.e., it will determine who will be invited to the Oral Appraisal Interview. The Oral Appraisal Interview will evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications and will be weighted at 100%.

Selected candidates must provide the following:

1) Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. at the time of appointment.

2) Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license if assigned to drive.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:
Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

There are no benefits associated with this position other than those required by law.

Closing Date/Time: 7/8/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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