RECREATION: Temporary Assistant Recreation Coordinator - Administration, Marketing & Events

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT RECREATION COORDINATOR

(Casual/Seasonal)

Job Code: 2352

The City of Sunnyvale Department of Library and Recreation Services is seeking 1-2 Assistant Recreation Coordinators to assist in the Administration Marketing & Events unit in activity newsletter production winter/spring activity guide production Sunset Movie Series (August) State of the City (September) and assist with outreach and marketing assignments.

Under general supervision from a Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Division professional staff assist in the planning organizing implementing and marketing of a recreation program and/or community service; provide technical staff assistance; and perform other duties as assigned.

Hours:Minimum of 480 hours with the ability to work up to 900 hours within a six month period. The selected candidate will work under the supervision on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with at least a 30-min unpaid lunch addition some evening/weekend hours are required for special events special assignments programs classes or activities.

(May include but are not limited to the following):

• Assist in the planning organizing implementing and evaluating of a community service and/or recreation program.
• Interact with participants parents and community members.
• Oversee the use of facilities ensuring participants follow established policies and procedures.
• Prepare community service and recreation publicity related to assigned programs and disseminate approved publicity.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare reports maintain files and records related to the program.
• Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment.
• Determine and implement the appropriate course of action in emergencies and/or stressful situations.
• Creatively problem-solve; understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties.
• Learn the operation policy and procedures of the Library and Recreation Services Department.
• Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Make contractual recommendations to supervisors.
• Respond to requests for information and program complaints.
• Provide first aid for minor injuries to participants and the public.
• Assist in the training supervision and evaluation of assigned contract or casual staff.

If assigned to Aquatics duties may also include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for filling gaps in the pool manager lifeguard and swim instructor schedule.
• Maintains pool equipment and grounds to meet all necessary program and regulatory standards.
• Maintain record of aquatics staff certifications and ensure all staff have current certifications.
• Follow systems practices and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff and follow accident report procedures and policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting standing walking reaching twisting turning kneeling bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift drag and push files paper books and documents weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Some duties require incumbents to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

When assigned to aquatics work is performed in an outdoor aquatics environment. Must be able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of attention. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. Ability to sit for long periods at a time is required and the ability to hold breath under water when necessary.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

For positions in Aquatics:

• Certifications (must be obtained within 90 days of hire): Lifeguard CPR for the Professional Rescuer AED First Aid Emergency Oxygen Blood Borne Pathogens and Title 22.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with California standards.

Knowledge of:

• Recreation aquatics arts and community services standards practices and resources.
• Common recreational and social needs of various populations and age groups.
• Principles and practices of program service and/or facility operations including the methods and techniques of evaluation and budgeting.
• Basic mathematics.
• Office methods procedures software and equipment.
• Principles of customer service

Ability to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of recreation aquatics arts and community services programs services and facilities.
• Assist in recruiting training and coordinating the work of casual part-time and volunteer staff and program participants.
• Learn policies and regulations related to assigned program area.

For Aquatics:

• Swim 300-yards without stopping showing proficiency in front crawl and breaststroke.
• Tread water for 2-minutes without the use of hands.
• Pass the brick test within 90 seconds. Brick test involves:

1. Swimming 20 yards
2. Diving to the bottom of the deepest part of the pool to retrieve a 10-pound brick
3. Swim on your back with both hands on the brick back to the wall
4. Put the brick on the deck and exit the pool without use of ladder

Willingness to:

• Work irregular hours or shifts and on nights weekends or holidays when needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California drivers license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.
• For positions in Aquatics: Within 6 months of appointment possession of American Red Cross Lifeguard Manager American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Water Safety Instructor and Certified Pool Operator.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in one or more of the following specialty areas: Arts Customer and Business Services Special Populations Seniors and Therapeutics Sports and Aquatics and/or Youth and Teen Services.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training education experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application please do not indicate see resume.Electronic applications may be submitted online through the Citys employment page; go to Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills experience and education.Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand at or for application status.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process which may consist of a background history check as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity contact Michele-Bridget Ragsdale Recreation Service Manager at or email: . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand Human Resources Technician at or email: .

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The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race religion (including religious dress or grooming practice) color sex (includes gender pregnancy childbirth medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding) gender identity and/or gender expression sexual orientation (including heterosexuality homosexuality and bisexuality) ethnic or national origin ancestry citizenship status uniformed service member status marital status family relationship age cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition genetic characteristics and/or genetic information and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.