Recreation Specialist I (Sports Center)

This position is budgeted to start within the range of $18.94 - $22.72. This is a PERS (Public Agency Retirement System) budgeted position and is limited to 1,500 hours per fiscal year. Join a hard‑working team that shares a commitment to providing top‑quality municipal services in a prime North County location. The Community Services Department is currently recruiting for a Recreation Specialist I at the Escondido Sports Center, which houses two roller hockey arenas, one regulation‑sized soccer arena, and one “mini” soccer arena. The anticipated schedule will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Community Services Supervisor, maintain positive relationships with team managers, participants, and other entities. Provide assistance as needed to fellow employees for special programs, daily tasks, and events. Provide excellent customer service. Work closely with the Community Services Supervisor in creation and management of sports leagues, tournaments, and schedules. Attend meetings, distribute equipment, and review policies and procedures. Assist with the collection of paperwork. Attend games and activities. Maintain inventory and quality of equipment. Update and distribute league information to players and managers. Monitor facility and all activities to assure safety and security of public and staff. Serve as the initial point of contact for emergency and injury reporting; administer basic First Aid, as necessary. Ensure that all programs are running smoothly and efficiently. Promote programs and events to customers. Responsible for training and monitoring scorekeepers. Make pre‑game announcements and updates when necessary. Perform other duties as assigned. The Ideal Candidate Works well in a team environment and displays good customer service skills. Has depth knowledge of team sports. Works efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. Has the ability to lift 50 lbs. Minimum Requirements 18 years of age. Be able to obtain current First Aid/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. NOTE: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. A medical examination, along with a drug screen, will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment. Community Services Department 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io Only applications submitted through the city’s website will be accepted. EOE: The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Escondido