Recreation Leader - Part-Time Benefited - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS)
Recreation Leader - Part-Time Benefited - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS)
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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at 711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
Are you ready to join a team that is Building Community Through Fun Are you ready to make a difference
The City of San Joss Department of Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jos a better place to live and work. Our mission is to connect people through parks recreation and neighborhood services for an active San Jos. ActivateSJ PRNSs 20-year strategic plan identifies the approach and projects to support healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of Stewardship Nature Equity & Access Identity and Public Life.
The Department creates and activates thriving places near where people live and work. These places are destinations for play and learning with 48 community centers 10 regional parks 209 neighborhood parksHappy Hollow Park & Zoo and over 60 miles of trails. Our programs and services touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take public service seriously by working hard to earn the publics trust by delivering fun and high-value spaces and programs. Our team is collaborative supportive and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information please visit.Position Duties
The Recreation Leader classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and hourly pay is at $28.99 for part-time benefited employees. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.
The Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Department is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leader positions for ongoing programming.
Recreation Leaders are an intricate part of our operations requiring the highest level of customer service reliability teamwork and interpersonal skills and communication skills. Schedules will vary seasonally and Recreation Leaders will be placed in assignments based on their availability. Availability is needed during program operation hours on weekdays and weekends holidays and some evening hours may be required. All programs adhere to Santa Clara County Public Health guidelines to ensure the health and well-being of staff. Face coverings and Personal Protective Equipment are provided. Staff may assist with daily health screenings cleaning and sanitization in City programs following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Recreation Leaders fill many positions within the Department and are tasked with multiple responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Conducting both indoor and outdoor recreation activities for youth adults older adults and/or individuals with disabilities.
- Training and leading Community Services Aides and volunteers.
- Monitoring safety of facilities and activity participants.
- Managing front desk at community centers by assisting customers answering phones and providing some office support such as database entry.
- Providing facility coverage for site rentals fitness rooms teen centers parking booths etc.
- Preparing publicity materials such as calendars flyers brochures etc.
- Assisting in recruiting and coordinating volunteer/community events.
Staff hired for these positions will be assigned to Community Center Operations programs:
Recreation Leaders provide exceptional customer service to community members wanting to learn more about City recreation programs and services. They greet new customers research available classes respond to customer inquiries register participants and perform basic health and safety patrols. Recreation Leaders will often multi-task and may also be responsible for basic office and computer tasks like data input and the creation of publicity materials.
For more information about potential work assignment locations/programs please visit: Qualifications
Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development GED Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Acceptable Substitution:None
Required Licensing:
- A valid First Aid certificate is required and must be maintained. Must provide proof of a valid certificate or will need to obtain a certificate within one (1) year of hire. This requirement does not apply to seasonal hires.
- A valid CPR certificate is required and must be maintained. Must provide proof of a valid certificate or will need to obtain a certificate within six (6) months of hire. This requirement does not apply to seasonal hires.
*Special Qualification: Those applicants in their last semester of high school are permitted to apply but will be required to provide proof of graduation prior to obtaining a work assignment.
Work Experience: No minimum requirement.
Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year.
Background Check: Candidates will be required to undergo a background check including a criminal history record check if offered the position.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Familiarity with a variety of recreation and leisure activities. Knowledge of basic professional and office functions. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse participant population.
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problems; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.
You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Jaine Davies at .
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Employment Type
Part-Time
