Community Service Aide (Part-Time) Mobile Recreation programs

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
The current available vacancies are within Mobile Recreation and Sports divisions. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list which may be used to fill vacancies within the Community Operation Department as needed.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of typical duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.
 
TYPICAL DUTIES: Position is part-time/at-will. Under close supervision, plans, organizes, develops, and instructs recreation, sports, or youth and adult programs & activities at various recreation facilities or parks. Positions may include assignments in the following areas: Sports (Sports Camps, facility rentals, officiating, scorekeeping, refereeing youth and adult sports) and Youth Services. Assist in the planning, organizing and supervising of youth and adult recreation activities and programs. Keep score or records for citywide youth and adult sports programs as needed. Assist with the conducting of youth recreation programs, city wide special events and youth and adult sports as assigned. Set up rooms for recreation activities or rentals. Supervise and monitor facility rentals to ensure applicant complies with city department policies and procedures. Be familiar with department flyers, publications and city services to be able to share accurate information with customers regarding department and City-wide programs and services. Participate in and conduct recreation activities, program planning, attend staff meetings, review current programs and make recommendations to immediate supervisor. May be required to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays and city wide special events.  Excellent customer service skills required with the ability to deal with difficult customers. Prompt and regular attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:  Preferred  experience   (paid  or  volunteer) including:   working   with  youth, child  care,   teaching,  customer service  or other sports/recreational duties.
 
Licenses/Certifications:   Possession  of,   or  ability  to   obtain (within 3 months of hire)   CPR  and  basic   first  aid certifications required.   A  valid California class C  driver’s license  may   be  required  for certain   positions.   If under 18 years of age, must be able to obtain a Work Permit. 
 
Knowledge of:  Principles, rules, and practices of organizing, planning and conducting recreation programs. First aid and CPR methods necessary in taking safety precautions. Basic operations, services and activities of recreation programs, activities and events. Principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation. Rules and proper techniques for playing a variety of sports activities. Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation. Current office equipment including computers.
 
Ability to:  Work a flexible schedule. Adhere to work schedule and deadlines. Instruct individual and group recreation programs & activities for youth and adults. Speak publicly to program participants. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Learn and perform assigned tasks. Prepare and maintain recreation program records as directed. Interact tactfully and effectively with program participants. Chaperone participants on excursions, recreation programs and special events. Develop actives for programs assigned. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors and all City staff. Ability to work well with a diverse community.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of lifting and holding children and/or equipment. Work is performed in recreation facilities indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions such as parks, outdoor recreation and special event environments. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, moving traffic, construction sites, hazardous chemicals, toxic fumes, irate citizens, infectious diseases, and air and water borne pathogens.

EMERGENCY SERVICES: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.   Employee must complete required FEMA courses within six months of employment.

SELECTION PROCESS: Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Final appointments may be be subject to a selection interview with the Department Director or designee and the remaining conditional steps in the hiring process.  This position requires a conditional employment offer based on the successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening.
 
EEO
The City of Norco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military and veteran status.  The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment, please contact Human Resources prior to the filing deadline.   We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  

BACKGROUND CHECK: All employment offers are conditional based on the successful completion of a background investigation, physical and drug and alcohol screening at city expense and conducted by a physician designated by the city.  All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.   Reference checks will be conducted by the City to include at least the following:  (1) verification/reference from current and past employers, (2) fingerprinting and Department of Justice criminal background check, and (3) confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and/or diploma/degrees.
 
DRUG SCREENING:  In accordance with the City’s drug free workplace policy, all employment offers are conditional and based on successful completion of drug test.
 
E-VERIFY: The City of Norco is an E-Verify employer.  E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.
 
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