Recreation Program Assistant (Part-time)

About the role

The Tustin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Assistant to support various parks, programs, events, and facilities. This position is available to those who wish to utilize their leadership and creativity to serve the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists a Recreation Coordinator with planning, developing, and organizing recreation programs and special events.
• Implements specific recreation activities such as dances, luncheons, games, and sporting events; plans event activities and assigns staff to required duties.
• Prepares promotional materials for scheduled events, including brochures, posters, advertisements, and flyers.
• Aids in monitoring the daily operations and activities of a recreation facility; monitors performance of Recreation Leader staff; ensures rules and procedures are followed by patrons.
• Prepares equipment, fields, and facilities for assigned activities.
• Aids in registering participants in classes and sports programs and booking facilities for events; collects and processes fees; maintains files and records of transactions and schedules.
• Provides assistance to facility patrons and the general public; answers questions regarding facility usage and program, activity, and event specifics; responds to requests for human services needs and refers patrons to appropriate resources.
• Evaluates assigned programs, activities, and special events; makes recommendations for improvements and new programs and services.
• Provides lead supervision to Recreation Leaders and volunteers; trains new employees on work procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Graduation from high school; and one (1) year of paid or volunteer recreation experience in the area of assignment.
• Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Valid First Aid and CPR certificates are required within six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications

To view the knowledge, skills, & abilities expected of the position, please follow the link here. To view the physical demands, mental demands, and work environment for the position, please follow the link here.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is part-time.

Application Instructions

Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Those who are best qualified may then be invited to participate in a recorded video interview. The top remaining candidates may then be invited to participate in a panel interview. Those who pass the recorded video interview and/or panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.

Additional Information

Examples of Duties, Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Working Conditions & Physical Demands, and Employment for this group are at-will and based on continued programmatic needs. No guarantees are made related to hours or longevity. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Employees do not receive health, retirement, or any other benefits unless otherwise required by law.

Deferred Compensation

In lieu of Social Security, employees are required to contribute 5.5% of salary on a pre-tax basis every pay period to an OBRA 457 deferred compensation plan. The City contributes an additional 2%, for a total combined contribution of 7.5%.

Background Investigation

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening are required.

Physical Demands

Occasionally required to work extended hours which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Bilingual Skills

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Pursuant to California Public Resources Code 5164, this supplemental questionnaire is required for all applicants for positions involving supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor. Please read each of the following items and check either YES or NO. This supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the City application. By checking this box, I certify that all responses herein are true and correct, and I understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture on my part of all rights to employment by City of Tustin.