CPRS Job Listing

The City of San Dimas is seeking an enthusiastic team player for its Recreation Specialist position to work under direction of the Recreation Coordinator to assist with planning, coordinating, promoting and implementing Recreation Programs and Activities. The Recreation Specialist will be working primarily in the City Senior Center providing assistance in planning senior community events and programs. Can be assigned to other City facilities as needed. 

This position will work approximately 30-35 hours per week depending upon activity schedule. Upon completing 1000 hours, the position is potentially eligible for benefits. 

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Assists with planning, organizing, promotion, and supervision of daily operation and programs of teen programs, outdoor recreation programs and San Dimas Recreation Center operations.
2. Schedules facilities, updates calendars and logs, and completes appropriate permits for recreation programs and special events; assembles information for presentations about programs.
3. Leads and supervises part-time personnel and volunteers; explains policies, requirements, and arranging the completion of pre-program tasks and by providing work direction during the programs and events.
4. Prepares daily program activities and special event schedules; formats and inputs information into the registration software.
5. Monitors programs and events for conformance with City policies and activity conditions and requirements; provides counter assistance.
6. Prepares daily program activities and special event schedules.
7. Develops publicity and social media content used for marketing purposes, including newsletters, brochures, and other circulars and website posts.
8. Works with vendors, sponsors, event coordinators, and staff in order to meet additional insurance and administrative records and reports.
9. Participates in budgeting on a quarterly basis for youth sports to account for trophies, jerseys, pictures, equipment, and other expenses related to events.
10. Keeps accurate and detailed records regarding group registration for fields and facilities, participants, vendor and field applications, and other special event requirements.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of recreation programming with an emphasis on older adults; enthusiasm, creativity and the desire to want to make a difference; basic to intermediate software skills, including  Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher and the Active registration system; evaluate programs and make recommendations for modifications as needed; establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, staff, service partners and volunteers; the individual and community benefits of recreation; safe work practices.

Ability to:

Work in a collaborative team-oriented environment; handle multiple assignments as needed; work evenings and weekends as needed; work effectively with volunteers, other employees and outside groups; perform moderate physical activity as related to event operations. Use a computer to process documents, program publicity, record keeping and program registration.

Education/Training/Experience:

Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college course work in the field of recreation, or related field is preferred.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with youths, older adults, and other groups in community recreation or a comparable setting. Experience with senior programs and events is desirable. 

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

Valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards.

To apply please visit Recreation Specialist | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)