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Recreation Leader I $16.50 $19.00 per hour
Recreation Leader II $17.50 $20.35 per hour
Recreation Specialist $16.50 $22.50 per hour
A New Opportunity and what youll do
The City of Venturas Parks and Recreation Department is actively hiring for parttime extrahelpRecreation Leader I/IIandRecreation Specialistpositions. Recreation Leader I/II and Recreation Specialists work under general supervision and may provide onsite supervision oversight instruction and support for a variety of programs tours and recreation activities in the areas of sports cultural arts interpretive and adaptive services and other related parks recreation senior youth and community programs and services.
The ideal candidate will:
Enjoy working with people of different backgrounds and ages
Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather
Enjoy physical fitness and can perform physical activities for several hours at a time
Be organized and able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to people of all ages and backgrounds
Depending on your experience level and each programs operational needs vacancies may be filled at any appropriate level.
Recreation Leader I/II: Provides taskoriented support to recreation and cultural programs operations activities services and events.
Recreation Specialist: Plans organizes and coordinates a community program in a specialized area requiring advanced knowledge skills or ability related to that area; trains support staff and may work on projects within a given field. May provide transportation for participants driving a city vehicle.
These are temporary extrahelp positions working up to 20 hours per week and paid on an hourly basis. Assignments may include working at night weekends holidays and include travel to game or tour locations.
Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:
SPORTS LEAGUE PROGRAMS (yearround)
Provide site supervision or act as an attendant monitoring and overseeing a variety of youth and adult sporting events including basketball softball volleyball soccer and flag football. Duties may include scorekeeping scheduling communicating with staff and participants cash management (making deposits) and completing related reports. Must have some experience in team sports or outdoor recreation.
SAILING CENTER PROGRAMS (yearround)
Provide onsite supervision instruction and support with special events and activities in the areas of sailing kayaking and standup paddle boarding. May assist with maintenance and upkeep of necessary equipment. Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications.
YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL & CAMP PROGRAMS (yearround)
Depending on assignment may provide support and/or oversight with the following programs:
PEAK After School Programs: Coordinate after school youth enrichment activities at school sites provide homework assistance and organize daytoday activities including sports games and special programs. May develop curriculum and provide instruction related to sports enrichment music or dance.
Westpark Community Center: Coordinate after school enrichment activities at Westpark Community Center provide homework assistance and organize daytoday activities including sports games and special programs. May develop curriculum and provide instruction related to sports enrichment music or dance. May support youth soccer basketball and flag football sports leagues.
School Break Camp Programs: Coordinate and organize school break activities at indoor and outdoor program sites throughout the city. Lead activities sports games and special programs. May develop curriculum and provide instruction related to sports enrichment music or dance.
ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS (yearround)
Depending on assignment may provide program and facility support including customer service data entry clerical duties special projects facility rental oversight and/or support with the following programs:
Historic Programs: Teach handson education programs to preschool through 6th grade students at the historic Olivas Adobe. Facilitate educational tours and activities to individuals of all ages at the citys historic sites with a focus on local history.
Public Art: Schedule coordinate and conduct tours of the citys Municipal Art Collection for individuals of all ages. Support Public Art program operations and activities including training program volunteers.
Special Events: Provide event support including setup and breakdown of citysponsored events such as the Music Under the Stars summer concert series and 4th of July Street Fair. Requires weekend availability.
Cultural Arts Classes: Teach creative and performing arts classes for participants of all ages.
Arts & Culture Tour Program: Assist in tour planning coordination billing reporting marketing and computer record maintenance. Support the coordination of tour escorts vendors and bus charters.
Tour Bus Driver: Provide tour transportation assist participants and complete travel documentation. A valid California DMV Class B Driver license with passenger endorsement current medical certificate and completed DOT training is required. General knowledge of wheelchairs and mechanical lifts is desirable.
SENIORS & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS (yearround)
Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Facility Attendant: Provide site supervision or act as an attendant monitoring and assisting with setup and breakdown of tables equipment or other materials used during rental period. Duties may include ensuring permit policies are followed meeting with prospective renters to explain site policies overseeing opening and closing procedures and supporting annual Parks & Recreation events and programs.
Community Gardens: Provide care and maintenance of community garden common areas pathways vacant plots and garden supplies. May facilitate tours and orientations to prospective gardeners and host classes and volunteer workdays on weekends.
Volunteer Programs: Support volunteer program operations including hosting onsite volunteer projects maintaining the volunteer program database and assisting with volunteer outreach and social media. Requires weekend availability.
Senior Nutrition Program: Under the supervision of the Senior Nutrition Program Specialist assist with the preparation and serving of meals to program participants train and oversee program volunteers and support program data entry cash handling filing clerical duties and special projects.
Customer Service Representative: Assist customers over the phone inperson and by email with class registrations and information; support the Department with data entry cash handling filing clerical duties and on special projects.
Experience and Qualifications for Success!
Recreation Leader I/II
A combination of education training and experience which provides the required skills knowledge and abilities is required.
License:
Depending on assignment possession of a valid California Class C drivers license may be required.
If the position requires driving a minibus or van a valid California Class B license with passenger endorsement and the allowable auto transmission and air brake restrictions must be obtained within six months of employment.
If the position requires driving a minibus or van drugtesting is required according to the Department of Transportation (DOT).
When assigned to Sailing/Kayaking/Standup Paddle Boarding programs CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
Recreation Specialist
A combination of training education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient work experience in the specialty area to acquire the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform independently without close supervision are required.
License:
Depending on assignment possession of a valid California Class C drivers license may be required.
If the position requires driving a minibus or van a valid California Class B license with passenger endorsement and the allowable auto transmission and air brake restrictions must be obtained within six months of employment.
If the position requires driving a minibus or van drugtesting is required according to the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Apply Now!
Submit a City application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Open until filled.
It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education training and experience you possess. Resumes CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
Application Filing Deadline:
Applications and supplemental questions are reviewed on a continuous basis. For initial consideration applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. Please note the recruitment may close without notice.
Application Review Process:
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience training and education as submitted will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Department Selection Interview:
A select number of candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process that will be scheduled once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received for this position. Selected candidates will be notified if selected for an interview.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
Learn More Essential Information
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position refer to the job descriptions located on the Citys Career Page at or by clicking hereRecreation Leader I/IIandRecreation Specialist.
If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at . or Armando Mendoza at .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need an accommodation in a selection process please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street Room 210 Ventura CA 93853 email:
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
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