Salary : $54,483.00 – $69,535.65 Annually
Location : Rancho Cordova, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00000475
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 08/09/2023
Closing Date: 9/4/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Join a friendly, supportive and fun work culture where high standards are valued. We are an award winning agency that thrives on positive relationships and partnerships in our community.
Interviews to tentatively take place September 12, 2023.
The Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Recreation Coordinator – Youth Development has knowledge in youth and teenage development and is skilled in developing and maintaining a successful recreation culture. The Recreation Coordinator – Youth Development creates and implements classes, programs, and events for youth (preschool-teen). The ideal candidate works well with diverse populations, has excellent communication, organizational skills and can build and maintain positive working relationships with participants, staff, community partners and the general public.
Class Summary
Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor II – Youth Development, provides, organizes, coordinates, markets, implements, and evaluates a variety of youth-centered recreational and social programs and services at community centers, playgrounds, parks, schools, and other sites; designs, implements, and evaluates programs, classes, services, activities, and events to meet the needs of the community; provides leadership and general guidance for recreation programs and services involving children, teens, and adults; prepares brochures, flyers, advertising and other publicity materials to promote recreation programs; answers questions, explains recreational programs and services to the public, and responds to complaints; and maintains records and reports.
About the District
The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is one of the largest independent special districts in Northern California serving over 128,000 residents and four school districts in the greater Sacramento area. CRPD provides over 43 parks and recreational facilities, a full-service 18-Hole course at Cordova Golf Course, as well as youth & adult sports, camps, enrichment classes, educational programs and special events for the community.
Essential Functions
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Plan, organize, market, implement, evaluate, and coordinate recreational and sports programs, classes, camps, leagues and events, and related activities involving children and teenagers.
- Develop or assist in the development of new recreation programs, events, and activities and review current programs for effectiveness and interest.
- Recruit, assign, train, coordinate, and review the work of subordinate staff and volunteers in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and procedures for the assigned programs and services.
- Collaborate and communicate with various community and volunteer organizations, schools, and other agencies to advance youth development programs, services, and events.
- Promote and coordinate specific activities within assigned program area; prepare informational material including brochures, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets, and other publicity materials.
- Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of recreation programs; answer phones; gather information and prepare reports; maintain a variety of records and reports.
- Act as department representative to local residents, governmental agencies, community groups, private businesses, and others concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation programs and facility operations; attend neighborhood and school district meetings to solicit community support.
- Oversee money transactions related to department’s programs and operations.
- Substitute for subordinate staff as necessary.
- Serve as backup driver to transport participants to/from various locations within the District using CRPD provided vehicle.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a recreation program.
- Modern methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in planning and supervision of recreation programs and facilities.
- Basic methodology of organizing groups, programs, and services in a recreational setting.
- Principles and practices of public parks and recreation program planning, organization, and administration.
- The rules and equipment utilized in athletic and recreational programs and activities and ensures safe and proper use of recreation facilities and equipment.
- Techniques used in public relations and customer services practices.
- Principles and practices of sports field maintenance, operations, and logistics.
- Principles and practices of marketing.
- Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
Ability to:
- Coordinate and direct assigned recreation programs.
- Effectively promote and market recreation programs, services, activities, and events.
- Recruit, assign, train, coordinate, and review the work of subordinate staff and volunteers.
- Elicit community and organization support for programs.
- Administer the principals of time and resource management.
- Organize and prioritize workloads.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Gather, analyze, and report information.
- Speak effectively in public.
- Set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs, and carry supplies.
- Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
- Administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Learn and use specialized recreational software.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Maintain records and reports.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation management, leisure services, physical education, public/business administration, or closely related field preferred. Exceptional experience may be substituted for some education. Experience should include recreation programming, special events, and coordinating classes.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of employment.
Additional Requirements:
Required to take and pass a drug screening.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some accomplished in an outdoor setting; frequent public and/or coworker contact; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions; work at various locations throughout the District; may be required to work days, night, weekends, and holidays.
Physical: Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and outdoor setting; to work outdoors in all types of weather and be able to withstand frequent exposure to hot, wet, and/or humid conditions; to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; use of standard office equipment; to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds; to make frequent decisions and maintain concentration with distractions and remain calm in emergency situations; frequent public and coworker contact; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Pre-Hire Requirements:
Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen through CRPD’s designated physician.
How to Apply for this Position:
When a recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. CRPD reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Initial Selection Review:
The Cordova Recreation & Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applications will be screened against the criteria outlined in this job posting, the minimum qualifications, responses to the supplemental questions, and other needs of the position. The best qualified candidates will be invited to a series of panel interviews at a date that is to be determined.
Testing:
Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter.
Withdrawing from Recruitment Process:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant’s current phone number.
Questions:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter.
NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Cordova Recreation & Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt
SALARY: Employees are eligible for merit increases from 1 to 5 salary steps after the first year months of employment, and thereafter annually based on their work performance and until they reach the top of their step salary range.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Authority employees are covered by Social Security; therefore, they are required to contribute (6.2%)
MEDICARE: Employees hired after March 31, 1986, contribute 1.45% to Medicare.
RETIREMENT: Employees are enrolled in a defined benefit retirement program under the CalPERS Retirement System as follows:
*If hired prior to December 31, 2012, 2% at age 55 retirement formula, employee contributions 7% of compensation earnable.
*If hired after December 31, 2012, without reciprocity, 2% at age 62 retirement formula, employee contributions 8% of compensation earnable.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees in regular or limited-term positions may at their choice participate in the District’s CalPERS 457 deferred compensation plan.
MEDICAL BENEFIT: Employees have a choice of Sutter, Western Health Advantage or Kaiser medical plans. The District contributes 100% toward employee and dependent medical premiums for a High Deductible Plan with a generous employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a low Co-pay Plan with either carrier. Employees have the option to pay extra to enroll in a premium Co-Pay HMO plan or opt out and be paid 50% of the premium as taxable wages if already insured.
DENTAL/VISION CARE: The District contributes 100% toward employee and dependent dental premiums provided by Guardian and vision premiums provided by VSP.
LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE: The District provides Term Life and AD&D equivalent to one year gross salary.
LONG TERM DISABILITY: The District contributes toward employee long term disability plan provided by Mutual of Omaha.
VACATION: Full-time eligible employees begin to earn paid vacation time according to the schedules set forth below. Vacation time begins to accrue beginning with the employee’s first day of employment. However, employees will not be entitled to take paid vacation time until after six (6) months of employment with the District unless approved by the General Manager.
HOLIDAYS: All Regular Full Time employees of the District shall be entitled to the following eleven (11) fixed holidays with pay:
- New Year’s Day, January 1st
- Martin Luther King Day, Third Monday in January
- President’s Day, Third Monday in February
- Memorial Day, Last Monday in May
- Independence Day, July 4th
- Labor Day, First Monday in September
- Veteran’s Day, November 11th
- Thanksgiving Day, Fourth Thursday in November
- The Friday following Thanksgiving Day, Fourth Friday in November
- Half day or four (4) hours on Christmas Eve, December 24th
- Christmas Day, December 25th
- Half day or four (4) hours on New Year’s Eve, December 31st
In addition, all regular full-time employees shall be issued one (1) floating holiday per calendar year starting January 1st.
SICK LEAVE: Sick leave is earned at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (equivalent to eight hours per month), beginning with the first month of employment. All unused sick leave may be carried forward into ensuing years and become part of the current allowance. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. Sick leave cannot be used until earned.
UNIFORMS: The Authority provides uniforms to employees in designated positions.
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Why are you interested in this position?
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What experience do you have working with preschool, school-age children and teens?
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After reviewing the job description, are you able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation?
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