Recreation Specialist (Hourly)

Bring energy, creativity, and community spirit to our team as a part-time Recreation Specialist!In this dynamic year-round role, you'll plan, organize, and lead a wide variety of City-sponsored programs-from youth and adult recreation activities to special events and seasonal camps. If you're passionate about creating meaningful experiences and building a more vibrant community, we'd love to have you help shape the fun.Vacancies can be at various City locations. Recreation Specialists are used in the following programs:Aquatics ProgramsDay Camp ProgramsNeighborhood Center at Marshall ParkMaddux Youth Center FacilityMulti-Purpose Facilities (locations vary)Park ProgramsPortable PartiesSenior Center FacilitySports ProgramsThis is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.APPLICATION PROCESSApplicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications may be screened to the most qualified. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the words "see resume".All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the hiring department. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. City application required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Recreation Leader.Plan, organize, develop, supervise, and evaluate assigned programs.Open and secure various facilities as assigned.Maintain and submit detailed reports and records as required.Attend meetings and training sessions as required.Attend training and fulfill duties and responsibilities for cash handling, if requested.Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.Exercise proper program safety practices and procedures while carrying out programs.Supervise program participants, staff and assigned facilities. Act as on-site program lead when necessary.Inspect, issue and manage equipment and supplies.Assist with hiring, orientation meetings, training and monitoring part-time staff.Assist in scheduling specific program hours; schedule and assign staff to provide program coverage, including contacting off-duty employees to make necessary adjustments in schedules.Ensure all staff and volunteers adhere to all City and Department program rules and guidelines; provide necessary discipline and accurate records of all incidents.Marginal Functions:Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge of:Practices and techniques for favorable public relations, group cooperation and programming for participants.Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.Recreational, social, and cultural needs of the community. Light custodial maintenance techniques.Ability to:Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including the ability to follow and to interpret written instructions and perform basic arithmetic.Think clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies.Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.Prepare reports and records as required.Work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.Run forward, backward and laterally.Travel from worksite to worksite as needed.Experience:1,000 hours of volunteer or paid work experience with children, teens, seniors, and/or disabled individuals.Training:Required to attend, participate and complete all trainings as assigned. Including, but not limited to, Mandated Reporter training.High School diploma or GED equivalency.License or Certificate:Possession of the below certificates are required to be obtained within 30 days of appointment to be scheduled and must be maintained for continued employment.Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED CertificateCertifications must have an in-person, instructor-led skills session with hands and breaths training.Additional Requirements:Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of application.NOTE: If hired, you will be required to be fingerprinted at time of appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City's policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to:An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation).or an offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting or conspiracy).or a felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years.Mobility: frequent standing or sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis subject to street or field noise and year round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require some overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.