CPRS Job Listing

Under direction of a Recreation Services Administrator, supervises, organizes and coordinates a variety of services, including recreational, educational, fitness classes and wellness programs and special events for residents; evaluates and monitors program and services measures, including attendance, implementation costs and resident response; prepares and maintains activity logs, records and attendance, participation, and enrollment; assists in the development of educational programs; coordinates the recruitment and scheduling of monitors; ensures maintenance of recreation facilities, equipment and materials; performs related work as required.

 

Examples of Duties

 

• Supervises, coordinates and administers programs, activities, classes, facilities, recreation, events, and seasonal festivities for City of Cerritos residents and community members.
• Plans, designs and delivers specialized services and activities targeted to resident age and interests; reviews and gathers data on activity participation rates and attendance; records and reports information for continual planning purposes.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for information and issues from community members; refers public to appropriate staff and resources; documents and addresses community service requests; communicates and recommends modifications to procedures, practices and policies.
• Communicates and engages patrons, instructors, and volunteers; recruits, selects and trains volunteers; assigns and delegates volunteer activities and ensures proper program coverage.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates part time and full time staff; develops, plans, implements staff trainings/in-services educating staff on recreation trends and service needs of the community.
• Responds to and manages questions, concerns and conflicts; identifies issues; resolves problems and seeks solutions.
• Develops and drafts records, reports and activity logs; prepares and presents information on offerings; designs promotional materials, as needed.
• Maintains and monitors accurate records, including contracts, purchasing, expenditures, planning, and service and program evaluation documents.
• Plans, coordinates and implements City-wide special events.
• Maintains accurate records, data and information regarding program participation, and residency.  
• Monitors effectiveness of recreation and fitness programs; develops, implements and evaluates activities, special events, recreational and educational programs.
• Opens and secures facilities for activities and programs.
• Monitors class registration module; oversees and ensures operation of reservation/registration systems.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the division's program budgets.
• Promotes and ensures proper and safe use of facilities and equipment.
• Drive to multiple city facilities and partner organizations for programs, events and services. 

 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs related work as required.
• May work a varying schedule of hours which may include nights and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices of staff supervision, and performance evaluation.
• Methods and procedures of organizing, conducting, and supervising recreational and educational programs for a diverse population.
• Report and Data Collection methods and records management.
• Reservation/registration computer systems.
• Payment management, records keeping, and retail practices.

Ability to:

• Develop and organize programs and special events for a diverse population.
• Assess the needs/trends of the community.
• Prepare accurate records and thorough reports.
• Establish and maintain excellent relations with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and leadership.
• Supervise and train staff and volunteers.
• Work in a team environment and promote City and Division policies in a positive manner.
• Drive a motor vehicle.

Typical Qualifications

 

• Education: Associates degree in recreation, public administration, or related subject.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in community services, senior services, recreational services, or related work environment. 

Physical and Environmental Condition

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed indoors at City Hall or a recreation facility and outdoors.
• Standing and walking on level and uneven/slippery surfaces, kneeling, and crouching.
• Climbing ladders and inclines, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds.  
• Exposure to inclement weather.
• Drive a City vehicle on business.  
• Mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed
   

Required Licenses and Certificates:

• Possess a valid California class “C” driver’s license.  
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification is required within the first three years of employment.

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