Recreation Specialist Instructor
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Job Location:
Alameda, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 29
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nature of Position
Alameda is an island city of 78000 located next to the city of Oakland andoffers a full-service municipal recreation Year Recreation positions are generally scheduled to work starting mid-August. Dynamic ethical and enthusiastic individuals who share our values are encouraged to apply!
Recreation Specialist II: $21.99 - $29.47
Recreation Specialist Instructorplan organize and conduct a class for kindergarten through high school. Positions are available for school-year programs for youth and teens and summer camps. Class subjects may include science (STEM) writing reading sports program arts and crafts cooking dance drama history early development and etc.
The Alameda Recreation and Park Departments goal is to provide programs which offer youth opportunities for the enrichment learning and creative use of leisure time. Hours may vary depending on the position and responsibilities.
MISSION: The mission of the Alameda Recreation and Park Department is to provide programs to the community with trained staff. A wide variety of social physical and educational opportunities are offered for personal enrichment through wholesome and creative use of leisure time.
Below are some of the standards expected of Recreation and Park Department Staff:Education
Minimum Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience
Minimum of two years of professional teaching experience preferably four or more years.
BEHAVIOR: Staff are expected to always be respectful of others and maintain a friendly courteous and professional attitude.
APPEARANCE: Depending on the assignment staff must wear either professional business attire or a department uniform that includes a staff shirt and name badge. Uniforms are provided. Staff must maintain facilities and help keep them neat and clean.
WORK QUALITY: Staff are expected to perform quality work and to plan effectively and efficiently.
FLEXIBILITY:Staff work hours vary due to Department needs (evenings weekends and holidays depend on class sch).Employment Standards
ALL POSITIONS require current certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR and a recent T.B. Test prior to the beginning of the program or agree to get both as a condition of being hired. Must be 18 years or older.
SELECTION PROCESS:To be considered candidates must submit a completed City of Alameda Job Application form online. Applicants will be screened and evaluated based on the information provided. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date time and location of interviews approximately two weeks in advance.
Federal law requires that prior to employment applicants must furnish proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.
FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: California State Law requires that all recreation employees and volunteers having direct contact supervisory or disciplinary authority over minors be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. Candidates given a conditional offer of employment will be referred for fingerprinting. Employment is conditioned upon fingerprint results.
Part-time positions with the City of Alameda may be eligible for limited benefits and are considered at-will. Part-time employment is at the discretion of the hiring department. Work schedules vary but may not exceed 28 hours per week.
E-VERIFY: The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal governments E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).
TO APPLY: Click Apply and fill out an online employment application. On the application select the job(s) that you are interested in. Applications will be accepted online only via theCity of Alamedas job board.Applications are accepted and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with local state and federal laws and regulations the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department 1- 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Rm 290 Alameda CA 94501. Requests can be made via email phone or in writing via U.S. mail.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Physical Education
- Microsoft Publisher
- Van Driver
- Behavioral Therapy
- Commercial Driving
- Computer Literacy
- Website Maintenance
- Recreational Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Program Design
- PTSD Care
- Writing Skills
