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Recreation Coordinator

City of Pacifica
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Recreation Coordinator

$5,747- $6,843 Monthly

The City of Pacifica is seeking an individual to join as Recreation Coordinator for Aquatics Program. This is a fulltime, fully benefitted position with the Recreation Division of the Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Department. Details follow below! 

This recruitment closes on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST or upon receipt of the first 75 qualified applicants.  

 

The Position

Under direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the recreation coordinator assists in the development, supervision and evaluation of a wide range of recreation programs for various age groups; organizes and conducts special events; oversees volunteers and part-time staff; has responsibility for assigned portions of the Recreation Supervisor program responsibilities; and does other related work as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS

The Recreation Coordinator must have the ability to:

  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills in order to generate reports, maintain records, and provide written employee evaluations.
  • Work independently and within teams.
  • Work some evenings and weekends.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 with ability to keep accurate records, maintain program budgets, complete city paperwork, and communicate with a variety of agencies, vendors, community groups, and members of the public.
  • Maintain facilities and equipment used in its programs.
  • Travel to different sites and locations.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Organizes, and directs the work of subordinates in developing and implementing broad and diversified recreation programs service to meet community needs;
  • Maintains appropriate budgetary controls; responsible for a variety of programs; plans and implements training and supervision of part-time staff; handles the promotion of programs including but not limited to communication with local publications, online media, the City's web site, and social media platforms;
  • Responsible for a variety of youth and adult programs including special events;
  • Assists with programming, coordination, and scheduling the Community Center and youth activities;
  • Work alone, as well as work well with others.

 

SPECIAL DUTIES

Recreation coordinator positions will be assigned to one or more of the following areas: administration; community sports, aquatics; special events; the Community Center, elementary aged recreation; teens; class registrations and the department activity guide; community rentals and facilities; administration.

 

OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

  • Physical Skills: Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb; lift and carry 50 pounds; use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
     
  • Work Environment: Work in an indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to noise and confining workspaces.
     
  • Ability To: Travel to different sites and locations; drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; maintain a neat and clean appearance. Some positions must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

  • Possession of a BA/BS degree in recreation or related field and one year of professional recreation work experience.
  • Basic computer skills needed for reports & recordkeeping.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word a must and Excel skills desired.
  • Proficiency in recreation (scheduling and class registration) software such as Activenet highly desired.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License
  • Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid certificate and CPR Adult, Child and Infant CPR within six-months of employment
  • Title 22 Certification
  • American Red Cross First Aid Lifeguard Certification (including First Aid and CPR) within twelve-months of employment

HIGHLY DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

  • American Red Cross Water Safety Certification

BENEFITS

  • Holidays: Eleven (11) days per year plus two (2) Floating Holidays.
  • Vacation: From 11-27 days per year, depending on length of service.
  • Sick leave: Accrual is one day per month, with no limit on accrual.
  • Retirement: In addition to salary, the City shall contract with CALPers to provide a retirement plan that utilizes formula for Classic CalPERS members 2.5 @ 55 and for non-classic 2% @ 62 for individuals with no prior CalPERS service or reciprocity.  
  • Insurance:  The City provides its employees with a cafeteria plan allowance that allows employees to purchase health care benefits through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. 

The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan for employee and all eligible dependents who opt for non-union health care benefits.

The City pays premiums for:

  • Life insurance premium in the amount of $30,000.
  • Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury).

Training: The City will pay up to $2,000 per year toward the cost of books and tuition required as part of courses taken that are job-related (suspended under current MOU).

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in a choice of three deferred compensation plans.

Union Membership: Union membership is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpps.org.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica. 

Examination and Selection Process:

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants will be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process which will include a panel interview and may include a practical skill exercise.  Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. 

Deadline to apply is Friday, June 7, 2024 by 12:00 PM PDT

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for June 17, 2024 or June 18, 2024

Human Resources may revise this process as needed based on business needs.

Upon conditional offer, this position will be required to pass a background check which includes, but is not limited to, a live scan fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test.