MOBILE RECESS SUPPORT STAFF AND DRIVER (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III-V-N/C)

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MOBILE RECESS SUPPORT STAFF AND DRIVER (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III-V-N/C)

Salary

$16.60 - $17.91 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PR25-021 (01-MR)

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

10/15/2024

Closing Date

10/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Come join the City of Long Beach! Our Community Recreation Services Bureau, in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, is seeking amazing Recreation Program Leaders to assist with the Mobile Recess Program. Program leaders will drive Mobile Recess trucks to establish recreational play zones within designated neighborhood streets and spaces throughout the City and will assist in providing an array of free activities to for youth ages 5 to 14 (grades K-8), including homework help, arts, and crafts and fitness activities. The program will follow all safety protocols and will offer no larger than a 14:2 participant-to-staff ratio. Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. This position is a limited-term position, subject to available funding by the Long Beach Recovery Act. Duration of the assignment is to be determined.

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Under direction, design, plan, and implement various program activities.

• Lead activities with children of various ages during all activities.

• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions.

• Ensure the health, safety and well being of the children in your care at all times.

• Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance.

• Implement the department and site administrative and record keeping policies and procedures.

• Drive a City vehicle (truck) to various Mobile Recreation sites.

• Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

• Must be willing to drive the City's Mobile Recess truck to various sites.

• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

• Be willing to work a flexible schedule and assist various programs at various park locations.

• Be able and willing to adapt to a changing environment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in recreation programs, child care, sports, and/or other related areas is desirable.

• Be able to relate well to children, parents and staff with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

his bulletin is posted open continuous and may close at any time after Tuesday, October 29, 2024 . To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

• Yes

• No

  02

  NON-CAREER NOTICE: I understand that non-career positions are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

• Yes

• No

  03

  This position requires the applicant to be at least 18 years of age. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes

• No

  04

  This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  05

  This position requires driving a large City vehicle (the Mobile Recess truck) to various sites. Are you willing to regularly drive a large City vehicle?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Currently enrolled in high school

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Some college, but less than 48 units completed

• Associate's Degree or at least 48 units completed

• Bachelor's Degree

  07

  How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in recreation or a related field?

• Less than 6 months

• 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more

  08

  How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in child care or a related field?

• Less than 6 months

• 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more

  09

  How many years of experience do you have leading/coaching sports and/or playing on a sports team?

• Less than 6 months

• 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

• 1 year or more but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more

  10

  Please describe your related experience with recreation programs, child care, sports, or other related field. (If none, please type N/A.)

  11

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND ABILITIES - SECTION 1: GAMES AND CRAFTS

Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply.

• Draw/Paint

• Collage

• Ceramics

• Model-Making

• Puppets

• Sewing

• Camp Crafts

• Computer Games

• Board Games

• Table Games

• Day Camps

• Child Care

• Elderly Care

• Babysitting

• Cooking

• Other

• I have no knowledge, skills, experiences or abilities within Games and Crafts.

  12

  For each of your selections in GAMES AND CRAFTS (question #12), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly. 2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate. 3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.

EXAMPLE:

Draw/Paint - 2

Sewing - 1

Computer Games - 1

Child Care - 3

13

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND ABILITIES - SECTION 2: CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS

• Music

• Drill Team/Drum Squad

• Drama/Acting

• Stage/Prop Design

• Costume Design

• Film/Photography

• Sculpture

• Metal Working

• Dance

• Literature/Story-Telling

• Environmental

• Hiking/Backpacking

• Camping

• Other

• I have no knowledge, skills, experiences or abilities within Cultural and Fine Arts.

  14

  For each of your selections in CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS (question #14), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly. 2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate. 3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.

EXAMPLE:

Music - 2

Drama/Acting - 1

Dance - 1

Photography - 3

15

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND ABILITIES - SECTION 3: SPORTS AND FITNESS

Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply.

• Basketball

• Baseball

• T-Ball

• Softball

• Soccer

• Volleyball

• Flag Football

• Weight Training

• Aerobics/Dance

• Gymnastics

• Golf

• Tennis

• Skating

• Bowling

• Sports Officiating

• Other

• I have no knowledge, skills, experiences or abilities within Sports and Fitness.

  16

  For each of your selections in SPORTS AND FITNESS (question #16), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly. 2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate. 3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.

EXAMPLE:

Basketball - 2

Softball - 1

Volleyball - 1

Sports Officiating - 3

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

• Yes

• No

  18

  If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

  19

  I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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