ASSISTANT RECREATION COORDINATOR - P/T
Definition
Come join the City of Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department! Currently, there are part-time vacancies in Youth Programs and the Animal Shelter. Assistant Recreation Coordinators assist in the coordination and implementation of specialized activities within the City's recreational programs such as adult and youth sports, after school and camp programs and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, sailing activities, animal shelter, and recreational facility operations. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.
Essential Duties
- Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.
Qualifications
- Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
- Experience: One year of work experience in recreation programs or related experience, including program planning, leadership, interaction with the public, lifeguarding or instructing.
- Educational Requirement: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College coursework with an emphasis in education, recreation administration, child development, gerontology or related field is desirable.
- Licenses/Certificates: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required. Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Desirable Certifications
- Desirable certifications from the American Red Cross include: Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (Two-person CPR), Water Safety Instructor, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), Emergency Response and Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Career Path
The career path for this position is: Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Manager.
Schedule
This position may work up to 30 hours per week including nights and weekends.