DESCRIPTIONThe Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a Contract Class Coordinator (Recreation Leader Specialist VII-NC) position. There is currently one (1) position available. This position will be working in an office setting, performing high-volume clerical duties.The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.
The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised after school and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Assisting customers, both in person, by phone and by e-mail with questions and issues related to the Contract Class program.
- Input quarterly classes into the Active Net registration system.
- Maintain monthly and weekly invoice records for Contract Class instructors.
- Support the Contract Class Supervisor with various reports and tasks.
- Communicate enrollment numbers to Contract Class instructors.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILEMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Must meet at least one of the options below:
- (Option A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in a clerical, recreation or related field; OR,
- (Option B) - Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in business, recreation, or a related field; OR,
- (Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above.
Must have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities.Must be willing to work various shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Publisher.
- Proficiency in ActiveNet or other registration system.
The successful candidate will possess the following:- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to prioritize within a fast-paced environment.
- Display professional work standards, including the ability to be flexible and a desire to become an effective team member.
SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.
In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
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