Recreation Program Assistant

Job Characteristics

***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Recreation Program Assistant

Do you want to be a part of creating community in Concord? Are you customer-service oriented with a passion for the profession of recreation? If so, we encourage you to apply for the position of Recreation Program Assistant with the City of Concord’s Recreation Services Department.

The Recreation Services Department:
The Recreation Services Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of recreation and leisure time activities within the City of Concord. In addition to traditional youth, adult and senior programs, the Department also operates a Diablo Creek Golf Course, Camp Concord in Lake Tahoe, and schedules facility and picnic reservations. It also provides support to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission, the Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee, and the Commission on Aging. The Recreation Services Department team consists of 14 full-time staff and approximately 125 part-time staff.

What you will be doing in this role:
The Recreation Program Assistant is an entry-level full time position and is an excellent opportunity for those with part time recreation experience or education who want to pursue a full time career in Recreation Services. The incumbent will assist in developing and implementing various activities and programs for different age groups. This position will support facility rentals, the volunteer program, inclusive recreation program, training, and developing part-time staff while delivering exceptional customer service.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is customer service oriented and community-minded, with vision and passion for the profession of recreation
• Is self-motivated, organized, and a solution-focused problem solver with the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
• Has the ability to manage facilities, rentals and events
• Has the ability to recruit , train, schedule, lead, supervise and evaluate Limited Service staff
• Can work well in an environment with frequent interruptions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses strong computer skills
• Exercises good, ethical judgment in analyzing solutions, making decisions and recommending solutions to problems
• Preferably has some work experience in municipal recreation
• Is willing and able to work nights and weekends, as needed, to support the department and programs
• Embraces the City’s Mission, Vision and Values

What we offer:
The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the Community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:

• A variety of health care plans and a cash-in-lieu benefit if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental insurance; vision insurance
• Vacation with tiered accrual increases, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Option for alternative work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources
• Both 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Participation in CalPERS pension
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
• Life and disability insurance

*Salary may be negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information is available at www.cityofconcord.org .

SELECTION PROCESS
Submit a completed City of Concord employment application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org . Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and only those candidates demonstrating the strongest desired qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview. If you are selected to participate in the interview process and are unavailable, we regret that we will not be available to reschedule you.Candidates that pass the panel interview will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 months.
When applying, please consider the following helpful tips:

• It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
• When preparing your application, consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
• Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
• Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire, make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.
• Carefully review your application prior to submittal to ensure its content is accurate and all required documents are attached, and submit it before the closing date.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

As assigned, plan, organize, conduct and lead recreational activities; coordinate facility operations and manage events in program areas such as adult sports, aquatics facilities, senior citizens, aquatics, youth services. Provides leadership and guidance for groups engaged in recreational activities and aquatics including sports, trips, crafts, games, classes, and special events.Develop and prepare promotional materials for review by others; disseminate promotional materials and implements the Recreation Division marketing plan.Coordinate facility reservations and events; prepare rental contracts and collect required documentation.Review event and program evaluation and collects statistical data to support PBB.Provides information and assistance by telephone and in person to recreation patrons, activity participants, school personnel and City staff.Monitor the use and care of facilities, and activity equipment and supplies; perform routine inspections; and generate work orders and order supplies as needed.Recruit and select Limited Service personnel.Provide leadership and guidance to Limited Service personnel through training, supervision, scheduling of work, and evaluations.May administer first aid, CPR and manage a lifesaving emergency.Performs routine facility maintenance.Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City.Performs other work as assigned.
To view the full class specification for the position of Recreation Program Aide (working title: Recreation Program Assistant), please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecs .

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of leadership techniques, of the principles of organization, and equipment associated with recreational activities and facilities.

Ability to plan, organize, and conduct recreational activities; to manage facilities and events; to effectively lead and monitor assigned activities; to lead part-time staff; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to maintain accurate records; to obtain a First Aid Certificate and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate; to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education/Experience

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent supplemented by college level coursework in recreation. Specialized training in assigned program area(s) is desirable.

Experience: Some experience leading recreational activities and coordinating facility operations.

Other

A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.

The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees.

For a complete overview, click here .
Below is a brief listing of what the City offers:

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Benefits
• Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire)
• Retirement Program
• Short-term Disability*and Long-term Disability
• Social Security/Medicare
• Vacation & Sick Leave

*Not available for sworn personnel.

Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Concord

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