Salary: $20.02 – $21.24 Hourly
Location : Santa Clarita, CA
Job Type: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-10
Department: Recreation and Community Services
Division: Recreation and Community Services
Opening Date: 10/17/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, Coordinator, Specialist, and Office Assistant this position will work directly with the Adult Sports Recreation Programs to provide residents of the Santa Clarita Valley with a variety of quality recreational programs and events in a safe and fun environment.
This position may work an average of 20 hours per week primarily on weeknights between the hours of 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Sundays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. however, hours vary based on the needs of the program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Actively engages in the coordination of programs, leagues, and events
• Leads the operations, set-up, and clean-up of sports facilities and programs
• Leads staff to effectively provide quality recreation programs
• Provides customer service to program participants and the general public, including responding to public inquiries, supplying accurate information, and fulfilling customer needs over the phone, through e-mail, and on-site
• Assists in maintaining updated notebooks and/or files
• Responsible for the inventory and organization of supplies and equipment bags for staff, coaches, and team managers
• Utilize registration software to processes registrations and produce membership cards
• Responsible for money-handling, including payments, close out procedures, and refunds
• Operates City vehicles and equipment
• Opens and closes facilities
• Responds to emergencies as needed
• Reports incidents and accidents to appropriate staff
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required
• Other activities as directed
Education and Experience
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license required
• At least two years paid or volunteer experience working in recreation, customer service, clerical support, sports programming or other related setting
Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of recreation and sports programming
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle conflict, issues, and concerns with youth, teens, and parents
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, for self and others
• Knowledge of computer systems, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to manage fiscal duties responsibly
• Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and be a creative problem solver
• Ability to lead a team, be a strong team member and work both independently and as part of a work group to effectively provide quality recreation programs
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
• Ability to follow and enforce City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
• Ability to perform general office duties relevant to program
• Ability to lift, drag, push files, paper, documents, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds may be required; position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, etc.
Additional Information
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.
In compliance with the California law, positions working with children are required to be mandated child abuse reporters. A mandated reporter is an individual who is obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.
PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 1,000 hours.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
First Review Date: Monday, October 30, 2023
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).
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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required prior to job offer)
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Do you have a valid California Class C driver’s license? (Proof will be required prior to job offer)
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Do you have at least two years paid or volunteer experience working in recreation, customer service, clerical support, sports programming or other related setting? If so, please describe.
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Do you have the ability to work various hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays? Please list any specific hours or days you cannot work.
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Why are you interested in working with the Adult Sports program?
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