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Job Description
Definition
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
***APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A REGULAR BASIS***
The City of Milpitas Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Recreation Leaders who are enthusiastic problem-solvers, have excellent communicate skills, and provide quality customer service to the community and our residents.
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The ideal candidate must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment. They must be able to work independently off site and with other co-workers in compliance with City Rules and Regulations. Recreation Leaders may also be invited to work in additional areas including special events and other program areas within the Recreation and Community Services Department.
This position is part of the After the Bell Program and provides support at various elementary school sites. Recreation Leaders work with students in kindergarten through 6th grade for After the Bell and grades 7-9 for LYFE in after school activities, structured games, and homework assistance. Other assignments provide support to the Milpitas Teen Center, leading activities of the same sort with teenage students.
*This recruitment will be used to staff for year-round and seasonal positions*
Work Schedules:- Monday through Friday: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
- After The Bell
- LYFE School Programs
- Milpitas Teen Center
- Special events and programs within Milpitas
Examples of Duties
Under direct supervision of the Recreation Leader IV, Recreation Leader V and Program Coordinator, Recreation Leaders will lead kindergarten through 6th grade students in activities, games and other recreational activities at various elementary school sites.
Duties include, but are not limited to:- Work with and/or supervise school age children ages 5-15 years old
- Lead games and activities
- Coordinate and implement daily activities
- Multitask in a fast-paced work environment
- Lead participants, communicate activity objectives and rules clearly and effectively
- Provide information and direction to a wide variety of age groups, conduct games and activities following established rules, guidelines, and time limits
- Learn, retain and use safety rules and regulations
- Provide verbal and summarized written feedback on activities
- Supervise students
- Work independently off site and with other co-workers in compliance with City Rules and Regulations
- Additional duties may include working Recreation Services activities and events as needed.
Typical Qualifications- Minimum age at time of hire is 16 years old
- Must have experience in working with school age children (5-12 years old)
License/s and Other Requirements
Upon selection, onboarding requirements include:- Tuberculosis test
- Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice background check) if eighteen (18) years of age or older
- Current certification in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR, or obtain certification within 60 days of hire date
Supplemental Information
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Milpitas Temporary/ Seasonal Employee* Benefits at a Glance
Retirement Benefits
Federal law requires that employees who are not members of the City retirement plan (CalPERS) be covered under an alternate retirement plan (PARS).
6% of your salary will be deducted for participation in the PARS plan. The City will also contribute 1.5% of your earnings to your PARS account every pay period.
Paid Time Off
In accordance with State Law, after 90 days, Temporary/Seasonal employees receive 40 hours to use for sick leave.
Work and Life
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership at the Milpitas Sports Center.
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership in Commonwealth Credit Union, which offers a broad range of financial and investment services.
Temporary/Seasonal employees may qualify for Transportation Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) cash incentive or transit subsidies based on their commute method.
Health Insurance (Not available to most Temporary/Seasonal Employees)
Temporary employees in a non-clerical position hired in the Planning, Engineering and Building Divisions may qualify for participation in CalPERS health, Delta Dental and Vision. (per Res. 7062) o Multiple plans available through CalPERS Health; plans with Kaiser rate or lower are paid by the City.
Delta Dental: City paid
Vision: City paid
*Temporary/Seasonal employees are limited to work no more than 1000 hours per Fiscal Year.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Milpitas
Show moreLocated at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.
Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.
The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
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