Salary: $17.67 – $21.37 Hourly
Location : 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills
Job Type: Part Time Hourly
Job Number: 202300015
Department: Community Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 07/06/2023
Closing Date: 7/16/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
What’s the role?
The Recreation Specialist works under direct supervision and will organize, develop, and implement teen programming and operations for the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and the Teen Activity Center at the Chino Hills Community Center. The position is year-round, part-time, at-will and non-benefitted. You will berequired to work Monday – Friday with occasional weekends and holidays, up to 29 hours per week.
Our Recreation staff is essential in our service to the Chino Hills community. Therefore, recreation staff must be responsible, safety-minded, friendly, and have an excellent customer service attitude!
An eligibility list may be created from this recruitment to fill future Recreation Specialist assignments.
This position might be perfect for you:
Some of the essential duties you may be responsible for:
- Assist with planning, developing, and organizing classes, activities, and events for the teenage community, ensuring they are well-structured, age-appropriate, and engaging.
- Prepare necessary materials, equipment, and resources to support the successful execution of each activity or event.
- Understand the needs of program participants and assist with new program developments.
- Assist in the leading of the Teen Advisory Board meetings and special interest projects.
- Multi-task, prioritize, and efficiently assist in the supervising the Teen Activity Center.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during recreational programs. Establish and enforce rules and guidelines to maintain a secure environment. Monitor activities closely.
- Provide excellent customer service and communication skills with participants and community members; establish and maintain effective working relationships with various schools and organizations catering to the teen population.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Assist with clerical administrative duties; operate a computer and related software.
- Attend all required City and staff development trainings and meetings.
- This position may perform other related duties as assigned.
For a complete list of duties, reference our job descriptions page at www.chinohills.org/jobdescriptions.
Class specifications are intended to describe the range of duties performed by the classification. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed.
Are you qualified?
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years’ experience working in a recreation setting or closely related field. Highly desired: Leadership experience in a recreational environment or working with teenagers.
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
LICENSE:
Possession of a California Class C Driver’s License.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:
First Aid/CPR and AED Certification for Infants/Adults completed through or acknowledged by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Please upload a copy of the certificate to the application. If you do not possess a certification, it must be obtained before starting as a condition of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Where do you go from here?
We invite you to learn about the Community Services Department by visiting the City’s webpage. Please click here
APPLICATION PROCESS
- All applicants are required to apply online at www.chinohills.org
- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the application deadline, Sunday, July 16, 2023.
- The application must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met in order to be considered in the selection process.
- Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that your application will be selected to continue in the process.
- Applications are screened to determine the candidate best suited to the City’s needs. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the information provided on the application is accurate and complete. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.
- The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next phase of the process.
- The recruitment process may include, but is not limited to, application review and evaluation, testing assessments and/or oral interview(s) examination.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Successful candidates will be conditionally offered employment contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a City paid medical examination (including drug screening, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing) and background check, including LiveScan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, APPLY NOW!
PART -TIME BENEFITS:
- Sick Leave – 24 hours annually after 90th day of employment.
- Deferred Compensation Plan – Part-time, seasonal, temporary (PST) employees are required to enroll in our Employee Retirement Program, administered through Voya PST Deferred Compensation Plan. 7.5% is contributed to your account. The City pays 2.5%, and employee will have 5.0% deducted per paycheck.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience working/volunteering in a recreation setting? This experience must be clearly listed on your application.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have possession of and ability to maintain the required valid California driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record?
- Yes, I have possession of and ability to maintain, the required valid California driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record.
- No, but I am able to obtain and have the ability to maintain, the required valid California driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record by the time of appointment.
- No
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CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED Certificate.
- Yes, I am certified.
- No, but I am willing to obtain certification upon hire if I am selected for this position.
- No, I am NOT willing to obtain a certification for this position.
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Do you understand that this position is part-time, at-will, and does not offer medical benefits?
- Yes
- No
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