This is a part-time position under the general supervision of the Recreation Specialist, Recreation Coordinator and/orRecreation Supervisor. The position generally works 10-20 hours per week and includes weekday/weekend day or eveningshifts, 20-40 hours for summer youth and the the Adventure Playground summer camp programs and may not exceed1,000 hours per fiscal year. Responsibilities include assisting in the daily operations of recreation facilities includingpreparing facility and room setups, monitoring facility rentals, organizing and leading a variety of recreation activities,summer youth programs, Adventure Playground summer camp, and special events for youth, teen, adult, and the olderadult population. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of municipal parks and recreation programming as wellas the ability to provide excellent customer service to the public and build meaningful relationships with residents,volunteers and community organizations. All Parks and Recreation Department employees are required to work on July 4th. Staff may be assigned to work one or more divisions, including youth or adult sports, facility operations, youth/teenprogramming, senior programming and special events.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school. Applicant must be 18 years or older and available to work up 10-20 hours a week, Monday – Sunday, and 20-30+ hours per week during the summer. Desirable qualifications include college level course work in recreation, physical education or related field, and/or paid or volunteer experience in leadership of children or adults in recreational activities. First Aid and C.P.R. certifications desirable.
Physical Requirements
The physical tasks of this position include sitting at a computer work station, reaching to a shelf height of 7 feet, bending and stooping, and turning and twisting. Additionally, standing, walking, jogging, lifting objects an average of 20-40 pounds, and pushing and pulling carts with a force of up to 60 pounds can each be for sustained periods of time from one to four hours. Each physical task occurs in variations throughout the day. In addition, candidates must be able to work for extended periods of time in the outdoors and be exposed to sun and varying temperatures.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
This is a non-exempt position. Overtime at the rate of one and one half times the hourly rate of the classification is paid for hours in excess of 40 hours per week.
Background Check/Physical Exam
Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
Disaster Service Worker
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.