RECREATON COORDINATOR

This recruitment will remain open until 150 applications are received or until May 22, 2017 at 5:00PM.

Currently there is one (1) full-time Recreation Coordinator vacancy in Youth and Adult Sports. This position programs adult sports leagues, youth sports programs and events, and assists with the supervision and evaluation of staff and contractors. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Recreation Coordinator vacancies as they occur.

If you are currently on an eligibility list and/or already a Recreation Coordinator interested in transferring, please apply online to indicate your interest. Please note you will be excused from any testing processes which you have already completed.

Candidates are required to submit a resume along with a completed on-line application in order for the application package to be considered complete. Click on the link for help on completing your application ‘Online Employment Application Guide’ .

The first part of the selection process begins with a complete evaluation of the application. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an oral interview tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2017 .

DEFINITION: To coordinate a specialized activity within a recreational program such as adult and youth sports and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services and recreational facilities maintenance and operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor. May exercise direct supervision over part-time, seasonal employees and volunteer staff.

Essential Duties:
This recruitment will remain open until 150 applications are received or until May 22, 2017 at 5:00PM.

Currently there is one (1) full-time Recreation Coordinator vacancy in Youth and Adult Sports. This position programs adult sports leagues, youth sports programs and events, and assists with the supervision and evaluation of staff and contractors. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Recreation Coordinator vacancies as they occur.

If you are currently on an eligibility list and/or already a Recreation Coordinator interested in transferring, please apply online to indicate your interest. Please note you will be excused from any testing processes which you have already completed. Candidates are required to submit a resume along with a completed on-line application in order for the application package to be considered complete. Click on the link for help on completing your application ‘Online Employment Application Guide’ .

The first part of the selection process begins with a complete evaluation of the application. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an oral interview tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2017 .

DEFINITION: To coordinate a specialized activity within a recreational program such as adult and youth sports and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services and recreational facilities maintenance and operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor. May exercise direct supervision over part-time, seasonal employees and volunteer staff.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:
Procedures and methods related to a variety of recreational, special events, aquatics, and recreational facilities maintenance and operations;

Basic principles and practices of recreation administration;

Recreational, cultural, and social needs of the community; and

Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.

Ability to:
Coordinate and organize senior services, recreation and leisure time activities and specialized events;

Assist in recreation program planning and development;

Prepare and distribute publicity concerning new or ongoing recreation offerings;

Recruit and train volunteers;

Understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs;

Keep organized files and maintain consistent records;

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

Appear for work on time;

Follow directions from a supervisor;

Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;

Accept constructive criticism; and

Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

This position may be required to work weekend and overtime hours as needed.

Experience & Training and License/Certificate:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of experience developing programs and activities OR at least one year working directly with a public recreation agency or program.

Training: An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, human services and development, public administration, or a related field.

License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

Additional Requirement : Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. At that time, background information will be requested from the candidates. Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.