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RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC (MCBRIDE & FREEMAN PARK) - TEMPORARY
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RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC (MCBRIDE & FREEMAN PARK) - TEMPORARY
Salary
$25.00 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal
Job Number
PR23-035 (06-V)
Department
Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)
Opening Date
04/23/2024
Closing Date
5/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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DESCRIPTION
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: Approximately 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 afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Community Recreation Bureau, has an immediate opening for an unclassified Site Director (Recreation Leader X-Non-Career) position. This position will work on site at McBride Park and Freeman Teen Center and will help oversee all programming, including Older Adults, Teens, After School, and Sports.
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
Under direction, manages and supervises subordinate staff, volunteers, and program participants.
Coordinates and supervises all program activities, including homework assistance, tutoring, academic enrichment, workshops, field trips, special events, classes, and fitness programs.
Oversee participant behavior, program risk management, and safety of participants and staff.
Prepares documents and written reports and maintain accurate records.
Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with school administration, faculty, support staff, and the parents of participants.
Understanding of LBRA funded programs, site specific grants, and community partnerships.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Five (5) years of experience working in recreation or a related field, including two years of experience acting as lead staff (an equivalent amount of education in a related area may substitute for up to one year).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and/or Canva is desirable.
Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
Outstanding customer service and strong organizational, administrative, and program management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Ability and willingness to adapt to a changing environment
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 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 visitinghttps://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.
For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?
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No
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NON-CAREER NOTICE: I understand that non-career positions 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. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have working in recreation or a related field?
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more, but less than 5 years
5 years or more
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Please describe your experience working in recreation or other related areas. (If none, please type N/A.)
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How many years of experience do you have acting as a lead staff in recreation or related areas?
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more
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Please describe your experience acting as lead staff in recreation or related areas. (If none, please type N/A.)
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Word:
None - No knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.
Basic - No experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application.
Intermediate - Some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.
Advanced - Sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Excel:
None - No knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.
Basic - No experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application.
Intermediate - Some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.
Advanced - Sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Publisher and/or Canva is highly desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Publisher and/or Canva:
None - No knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.
Basic - No experience, some training, but observed others using this computer application.
Intermediate - Some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.
Advanced - Sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.
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Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is desirable. Do you have this experience?
Yes
No
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND ABILITIES - SECTION 1: GAMES AND CRAFTS
Please list all areas in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience in games and/or crafts. Examples include: draw/paint, collage, ceramics, model-making, puppets, sewing, camp crafts, computer games, board games, table games, day camps, child care/babysitting, elderly care, cooking, etc.
For each of your areas, please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)
1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly. 2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate. 3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.
EXAMPLE: Draw/Paint - 2 Sewing - 1 Computer Games - 1 Child Care - 3
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND ABILITIES - SECTION 2: CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS
Please list all areas in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience in cultural and fine arts. Examples include: music, drill team/drum squad, drama/acting, stage/prop design, costume design, film/photography, sculpture, metal working, dance, literature/story-telling, environmental, hiking/backpacking, camping, etc.
For each of your areas, please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)
1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly. 2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate. 3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.
EXAMPLE: Music - 2 Drama/Acting - 1 Dance - 1 Photography - 3
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND ABILITIES - SECTION 3: SPORTS AND FITNESS
Please list all areas in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience in sports and fitness. Examples include: basketball, baseball, T-ball, softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, weight training, aerobics/dance, gymnastics, golf, tennis, skating, bowling, sports officiating, etc.
For each of your areas, please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)
1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly. 2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate. 3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.
EXAMPLE: Basketball - 2 Softball - 1 Volleyball - 1 Sports Officiating - 3
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?
Yes
No
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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.
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I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Long Beach
Department
Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)
Address
2760 Studebaker Road
Long Beach, California, 90815
Phone
(562) 570-3100
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach
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