ASSISTANT RECREATION COORDINATOR

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Recreation Coordinator to fill multiple vacancies in the Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification, including 3/4 time benefited, and part-time non-benefited positions, for up to six (6) months.

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has fifty-eight parks, totaling 2,880 acres of developed parkland, twelve community centers, three senior centers, two social service centers, one youth opportunity center, one youth innovation center, one nature center, eight pools, and approximately 24 miles of trails. Join the Department and team that provides convenient, affordable and equitable recreation services to the community through organized youth and adult sports, aquatics programs, cultural arts, community special events, intervention and prevention programs, nature programs, recreation contract classes, activities and education, mobile recreation programs and after school programs.

The Assistant Recreation Coordinator assists, coordinates, and facilitates recreation programs and provides training and oversight for staff and volunteers. Maintains, coordinates, and orders inventory equipment. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills; responsible attitude in working with the public, maintains an effective working relationship with employees and the general public.

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementation various recreational programs for a neighborhood, community area, or special event. 
• Delegate, assign, support, and review part-time staff and operate a program or center in the absence of professional staff. 
• Participate in recreational and social activities within a flexible work schedule.
• Train and oversee part-time staff and volunteers in leading recreational activities. 
• Assist, support, and participate in maintaining appropriate program information and devising work schedules; oversee special event and athletic field permitting and reservations and ensure staff follows designated standards and protocols. 
• Conduct and administer computerized registration and facility reservation programs; process the paperwork or payments associated with the registration and reservation. 
• Inspect and oversee the care of the facility and outdoor area to ensure the location is safe to conduct activities. 
• Attend, conduct, and participate in various meetings to ensure cohesive transparency between all recreational facilities and programs. 
• Promote and market assigned programs; assist in developing outreach methods, social media output, and other advertisement; teach and facilitate classes and other program elements.
• Purchase supplies and train staff on procedures for purchasing supplies; ensure adherence to budget limits and inventory needs. 
• Participate in recruiting, selecting, interviewing, and training of new staff members; provide feedback and support decision making procedures; ensure appropriate staff coverage for facilities and events. 
• Collaborate and work closely with higher level staff in facilitating relationships with local groups associated with assigned tasks. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED) and minimum completion of one year (30) semester units of college coursework with major work in recreation or a closely related field. One additional year of recreational or similar setting experience may substitute for the required education.

Experience: Two years of experience working in a recreational or similar setting. Customer service experience with youth, adults, seniors and/or facilities is desirable. 

Licenses and Certifications: 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

• Available to work nights and weekends.
• Experience in community center operations.
• Experience in after-school/youth programming.
• Experience with Active Net.
• Experience coordinating special events or community programs.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.   Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation.  Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. 

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.