The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of
Recreation Services Coordinator to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Recreation Division of the
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months
The Recreation Services Coordinator plans, organizes, leads, and conducts the recreational programming and community services of a community area or center. Provides responsible and technical staff assistance and support. Requires responsibility for analyzing community and group recreational needs, in selecting and adapting programs to meet those needs, in procuring the materials and resources necessary for implementing recreation programs, and in making the most effective use of the facilities and staff. Ability and skill to supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff; coordinate and oversee usage of assigned recreational facilities; elicit community and organizational support for the assigned community recreation center; interpret and explain City recreation program policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with community stakeholders, community recreation center patrons, and community advisory committee members.
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, organize, lead, and participate in recreation services and programming for a neighborhood center, aquatics center, or a community service program; assist in the direction of a recreational activity for a community area, either in a recreational center or for an area program.
- Participate in program planning meetings and assist in developing program and activity plans and reviewing current programs.
- Organize athletic, craft, social and instructional activities; oversee, coordinate, and participate in various games and sporting events; manage general facility and equipment rentals.
- Develop, encourage, and foster participant interest and enthusiasm; prepare recreation club records of membership and participation.
- Plan and conduct group tours and outings; plan and facilitate city wide events and programs; communicate with local community groups and agencies.
- Requisition, procure, and facilitate the purchasing of recreational supplies and materials, maintain an inventory, and control their use.
- Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the youth gang violence reduction program; identify, address, implement, and ensure articulation of community services with the youth outreach efforts.
- Facilitate, coordinate, orchestrate, and implement agreements between agencies relative to delivery of programs and services.
- Identify barriers to service and work collaboratively with individual organizations and agencies to improve service delivery to at-risk or gang involved youth.
- Develop and maintain working relationships between public agencies, non-profit organizations, and the community; develop marketing and activity guides, recruit instructors and sponsors, and assists with the information output for the recreation programs.
- Evaluate, review, and monitor programs and services to determine if goals and objectives are being met; perform various administration, budgeting, and other activities for the benefit of the programs.
- Provide training, meetings, and implement staff and volunteer development strategies; assist with selection and staff management including timecard and assignment delegation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation or a closely related field. Two additional years of experience in group recreational activity leadership may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
Experience: Three years of experience in group recreational activity leadership.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating sports programs.
- Experience with community center operations.
- Experience in facility allocations.
- Experience with contract classes.
- Experience in senior programming.
- Experience operating aquatics programs.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid, appropriate class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Selection Process
Documents Required At The Time Of Application
- Completed Employment Application
- Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
Important Information On Scheduling Assessments
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
Educational Requirements
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit
The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
- Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,537 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
- Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
- Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
- Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
- Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $25 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
- Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
- Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
- State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
- Vacation Accrual – 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.
- For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU.
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
- Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
- Master's degree
- PhD
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How many years of group recreational activity leadership experience do you have?
- None.
- Less than 3 years.
- 3 years or more, but less than 5 years.
- 5 years or more.
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Please indicate which of the following you possess experience in.
- Experience operating sports programs.
- Experience with community center operations.
- Experience in facility allocations.
- Experience with contract classes.
- Experience in senior programming.
- Experience operating aquatics programs.
- None.
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Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License?
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed
ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered
ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
- I understand.
- Required Question
