recreation assistant iii

2 weeks ago

Carson, California, United States City of Carson, CA Full time
Salary: $ $23.10 Hourly

Location : CITY OF CARSON, CA

Job Type: PART-TIME

Job Number:

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Opening Date: 02/13/2024

THE POSITION

The City of Carson is seeking qualified applicants for our Recreation Assistant III classification. This position is employed throughout our Community Services Department, which oversees City owned and operated parks, aquatic centers, and community center. The Community Services Department also oversees the administration of various community based social and health services, including art programs, seniors activities and Early Childhood education.

As such, the ideal candidate must be a motivated individual, who is eager to serve the community. This position requires excellent communication skills, ability to pay attention to details, and to work effectively with others.

Position information:

This is a continuous recruitment to fill the needs of the City as needed (FLSA: Non-Exempt). Positions vary in work hours and days. All part-time positions are limited to 960 hours per fiscal year, with no guarantee for an exact/minimum number of work hours per week. Additionally, many Recreation Assistant III positions require availability to work on weekends and holidays.

Required Documents:
  • Proof of education (excluding high school diploma/G.E.D. certificate) - official/unofficial transcripts for applicants who did not earn a college degree yet. For those who earned a degree, you can attach a viable image of your degree, reflecting your name.
Job Summary:

Under general supervision, supervise various recreational programs and activities at a recreation center; and perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)
  1. Assists in supervising a variety of activities for youth and adult groups at a recreation center as needed.
  2. Teaches fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sports and free play activities.
  3. Explains, demonstrates and leads new and original games.
  4. Assists in supervising non-athletic events and programs such as contests, dances, special events, established programs and excursion as needed.
  5. Administers first aid.
  6. May be assigned duties as sport official on an urgency basis.
QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and/or Experience:

Equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semester units at a recognized college with a major in recreation or related field and approximately six (6) months of leadership experience in a variety of recreation activities.

Knowledge of:
  • Sports, games and group activities.
Skill and/or Ability to:
  • Learn the principles of supervision.
  • Learn and apply first aid and safety techniques.
  • Organize the activities of groups using recreational facilities.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
License and Certificates:

Possession of Valid California Class C driver's license and must be insurable by the City's insurance carrier. Possession of a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:
  • Require standing, stooping, reaching, and bending.
  • Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
  • Require lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may weigh 40 pounds and up to 60 pounds.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents. A resume must be included in the application at the time of submission. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the examination process which will consist of the following sections:
  • Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review, 100.00% weight
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights.

Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant's indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.

Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures.

OTHER INFORMATION

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at

APPOINTMENT

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. Background and reference checks will be conducted after selection interviews made, and prior to any written conditional job offer. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES:

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of Carson
Summary of Employee Benefits
AFSCME - Part-Time
(AFSCME Council 36, Local 809)

PARS Retirement
  • Contribution made by Unit member only with no employer contribution.
CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)
  • 3%@60 Formula - Employees hired before May 6, 2011.
  • 2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011.
  • 2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013.
Other:
  • Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis.
  • 1959 Survivors Program - level 4
Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)
  • The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs.
  • The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium.
  • For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents.
Sick Leave
  • Paid sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour for each 30 hours worked to a maximum of 24 hours per year.
  • Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage.
  • Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour.
Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).

Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day.
For more information please click on the link below.

01

The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly.

. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background.

Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted.

Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application from this recruitment?
  • Yes
  • No
02

Which one of the following statements best describes your education?

Proof of education - other than high school/GED - must be attached to your application at the time of submission.
  • I have no formal education.
  • I earned a high school diploma/G.E.D certificate
  • I am currently a college freshman (less than 24 semester units or equivalent)
  • I am currently a college sophomore (24 to 47 semester units or equivalent)
  • I am currently a college junior (completed at least 48 semester units or equivalent), or earned a two year college degree (AA/AS)
  • I am currently a college junior (completed at least 72 semester units or equivalent)
  • I earned a four year degree or higher
03

Did you complete college course work in any of the following areas?(Check all that applies)
  • I did not complete any college courses in the academic areas listed below
  • Recreation
  • Sports
  • Social Services (including phycology and sociology)
  • Public Administration
  • Nonprofit Leadership & Management
  • Aquatics
  • Kinesiology
  • Tourism
  • Education
04

For each of the options you check in Question #3, please list the course name, where and when you completed it, and your final grade.Type "N/A" if not applicable.

05

The classification of Recreation Assistant III is employed throughout the various divisions within the Department of Community Services. Please check which divisions you are interested in:(Check all that applies)
  • Parks
  • Human Services
  • Community Center
06

If you selected "Yes" for Question #6, please provide details regarding your experience. Type "N/A" if you selected "No"

07

Why are you interested in this employment opportunity with the City of Carson?

08

Using the space below, please list the days and hours you are available to work.

09

Do you have a valid CPR/First Aid certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
10

Did you attach all required documents? Failure to attach any of the required documents shall result in disqualification from this recruitment process.
  • Yes
  • No
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