RECREATION SPECIALIST II (CHILDREN AND YOUTH) (SR-22) [1 vacancy]

Oahu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5369 - 6043

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

Supporting the Programs that Support our Youth!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Looking for a role where planning collaboration and youth development come together The Department ofParks and Recreationis seeking a collaborative and community-centered Recreation Specialist II!This full-time permanent role located at Kapolei Hale involves coordinating and supporting island-wide children and youth programs networking with community and government partners and promoting City-wide youth activities as part of the Recreation Support Services Unit.

What You Will Do

Prepare and analyze reports manage budgets and contracts and track spending to make sure children and youth programs run smoothly and follow all rules.
Travel across the island to coordinate and supervise youth programs and events monitor and improve them plan special city-wide activities and help promote children and youth programs.
Create program guidelines develop and revise rules for recreation facilities organize schedules and registrations and investigate complaints or issues to keep youth programs running smoothly.
Travel island-wide to train and advise staff assess their training needs conduct on-site sessions and create materials to help them run high-quality youth programs.
Build partnerships with agencies and community groups support districts and staff provide guidance at meetings and help plan organize and implement City-wide special events and collaborative programs.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

Work schedule is Monday - Friday from7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
May work evenings weekends and holidays based on operational needs.
This position will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days 21 sick leave days and holidays) comprehensive health coverage retirement plan career development and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the Benefits tab at the top of this posting or visiting today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

**Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience pending approval.**

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At the time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with specializationinrecreation physical education group work or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge skills and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.

For example:

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience in any occupation may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in youth program services/community services/physical education or related may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma official transcripts and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Three (3) years of recreation experience
One (1) year of which shall have been in planning organizing coordinating and directing children and youth recreation programs.

Substitution: A Masters degree in recreation physical education or education from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the general recreation experience requirement. There isno substitution for the required one (1) year of experience in the specialty area of planning organizing coordinating and directing children and youth recreation programs.

Must be able to:

Understand rules plans and tools used in recreation
Apply instructional methods plans procedures and techniques
Understand group behavior
Apply principles and practices of supervision
Apply recreation methods and techniques for specific programs
Plan organize promote administer and evaluate recreational activities and programs
Adjust programs and methods to fit different situations
Lead and instruct participants in recreational activities
Build confidence and encourage participation in staff and participants
Get the community interested and involved in recreation programs
Maintain good working relationship with the staff and the public

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Prior to Appointment:
1. Valid Drivers License (type3/automobile).

Prior to Completion of Probation the following certifications are required:
1.A current valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
2.A current valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult Child and Infant CPR and AED Certificate to include care for choking and obstructed airway or equivalent.

NOTE: The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education experience and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Required Experience:

Position InformationSupporting the Programs that Support our Youth!Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!Looking for a role where planning collaboration and youth development come together The Department ofParks and Recreationis seeking a collaborative and community-...