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Sports Coach/Facility Attendant Recreation Leader - PT

Company: Greater Vallejo Recreation District
Location: Vallejo
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job Announcement

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for:

Position: Sports Coach/Facility Attendant Recreation Leader Department: Recreation Sports

Job Opening Date: October 10, 2023 Location: GVRD Sports Gym, Vallejo

Deadline for applying: October 24, 2023 Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.50 - $17.00

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers. GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land.

GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2023-2024 fiscal year budget of $12.969 million for general fund operations and Measure K funding amounting to $2.2 million. The Measure K funding is being utilized to purchase necessary equipment, improve parks, facilities.

SPORTS COACH/FACILITY ATTENDANT RECREATION LEADER

Class Specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the
class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To maintain a safe and enjoyable recreation program for children ages 5-11; to lead in recreation
activities; and to perform a variety of tasks in support of an after school or summer program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate supervision from higher level staff.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS-Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Implement and supervise various recreational activities, including sports, crafts, games, and field trips.
2. May collect monthly fees; issue receipts; maintain record of enrollment and fees paid.
3. Lead recreational activities; supervise children; enforce safety rules and guidelines.
4. Resolve conflicts among children.
5. Monitor activities within a facility and/or outside; provide information to the public on program activities.
6. Respond to parent, school or community concerns and issues; direct to higher level staff, as necessary.
7. Perform first aid as necessary.

Marginal Functions:
1. Assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of facilities.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
General recreation principles and practices.
Rules and regulations of age appropriate recreation activities.
Basic art and craft techniques, games, and sports.

Ability to:
Learn recreation activities, rules and regulations.
Respond to requests and inquires from the general public.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work effectively under the supervision of the Senior Recreation Leader.
Attend meetings and trainings related to work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Some experience with youth recreation programs or childcare settings is desirable.

Training:
None required.

Education/License or Certificate
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire date.

EXLP/Youth Program
One of the following must be attached to EXLP employment application:

1. Practice para educator test provided by GVRD - must obtain at least 70% or above test score to qualify for hiring. Once hired, Vallejo City Unified School District para
educator test (Certificate of competency) will need to be completed within three (3) months after position has been offered to candidate.
2. Unofficial transcript indicating a minimum of 48 college units or more.

Encore Minimum Age/Experience:
Must be minimum 18 years of age to apply.

Some experience with youth recreation programs or child care settings is desirable.

Other Recreation Leaders Minimum age:
Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Deadline for applying: October 24, 2023

To be considered for this career opportunity, please submit a GVRD employment application online

Please visit Current Job Openings! - Greater Vallejo Recreation District (gvrd.org)

Examination

Oral Examination and writing assessment required if selected for initial interview.

Pre-Screening

GVRD will consider applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position and who have provided all requested application materials for an interview.

GVRD reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, cover letter, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

Pre-employment

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete pre-employment background check including fingerprint check and reference check.

Other requirements:

  • Proof of legal right to work in the U.S.

    Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

    GVRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawful discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age or sexual orientation or military status of such person.

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