Recreation Assistant III

The Position

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the part-time Recreation Assistant III classification. This position is employed throughout our Community Services, Recreation, and Park Maintenance Department which oversees City owned and operated parks, aquatic centers, and community center. The Community Services, Recreation, and Park Maintenance Department also oversees the administration of various community based social and health services, including art programs, senior activities, and Early Childhood education. As such, the ideal candidates must be motivated individuals, who are eager to serve the community. This position requires excellent communication skills, ability to pay attention to details, and to work effectively with others.

These positions are part-time/temporary, at-will (FLSA: Non-Exempt) positions that are limited to a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Part-time employees are not typically eligible for benefits; however, they may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

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

Essential Duties

The following duties 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.

• Assists in supervising a variety of activities for youth and adult groups at a recreation center as needed.
• Teaches fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sports and free play activities.
• Explains, demonstrates and leads new and original games.
• Assists in supervising non-athletic events and programs such as contests, dances, special events, established programs and excursion as needed.
• Administers first aid.
• 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.

Proof of education is required (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 must attach a viable image of your degree, reflecting your name.

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. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections:

• SME review, no weight
• Selection Interview, 100%

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.

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualifying candidates will be interviewed and considered for employment on a "first come-first served" basis. Candidates interested in these positions are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Carson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build collaborative teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to equal opportunity and compliance with all applicable employment laws. Join us and be part of cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion! Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the City of Carson Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled examination date. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to us as early as possible.

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 recruitment 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 communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.