ASSISTANT RECREATION COORDINATOR - P/T - City of Newport Beach, CA : Job Details

Salary: $23.24 - $34.31 HourlyLocation : Newport Beach, CAJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 22/23-00215Department: Recreation & Senior ServicesOpening Date: 03/25/2024Closing Date: ContinuousBargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PTDefinitionCome join the City of Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department team! Check out our video to see what working for the City of Newport Beach is like! Currently, there are multiple part-time vacancies in the Recreation & Senior Services Department. Assistant Recreation Coordinators assist in the coordination and implementation of specialized activities within the City's recreational programs such as adult and youth sports, after school and camp programs and aquatics, special events, contract classes, senior services, sailing activities and recreational facility operations. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.SELECTION COMPONENTS:1. Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of April 8, 2024, or until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to their online application. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.2. Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for April 15, 2024. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.CAREER PATH:The career path for this position is: Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Manager.SCHEDULE:This position will work approximately 30 hours per week including nights and weekends. Essential Duties Please see the online for a more detailed description of essential duties. Qualifications Please see the online for a more detailed description of qualifications. Experience & Education and License/CertificateA 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: One year of work experience in recreation programs or related experience, including program planning, leadership, interaction with the public, lifeguarding or instructing. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College coursework with an emphasis in education, recreation administration, child development, gerontology or related field is desirable. License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Desirable certifications from the American Red Cross include: Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (Two-person CPR), Water Safety Instructor, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), Emergency Response and Emergency Medical Technician certification. Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. 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. 01 PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02 I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03 I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the on-line application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without them.

• Yes
• No

04 Please indicate your level of experience in recreation programs or related experience, including program planning, leadership, interaction with the public, lifeguarding, or instructing experience.

• Two years or more
• More than one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year
• I do not have any experience.

05 Briefly describe your work experience in recreation programs or related experience, including work experience in program planning, leadership, interaction with the public, lifeguarding or instructing (if no experience, type N/A). 06 Please select the highest level of education you possess:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

07 Please select the field(s) in which you have completed college-level coursework (select all that apply):

• Education
• Recreation Administration
• Child Development
• Gerontology
• Related Field
• I have not completed coursework in any of the above areas.

08 If you selected Related Field for college coursework, please indicate the field below: 09 Please select the area(s) in which you have work experience (select all that apply):

• Youth Program
• Aquatics
• Contract Classes
• Recreation Facility Management
• Senior Services
• Special Events
• I do not have experience in any of the above.

10 Do you possess a valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No
• I have a valid driver's license from another state and an acceptable driving record.

11 I acknowledge that I will be required to obtain Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates within 6 months of hire.

• I already possess Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates.
• I will be able to obtain the certificates within six (6) months of hire.
• I will not be able to obtain the certificates within six (6) months of hire.

12 Please select the certificate(s) you currently possess (check all that apply):

• Lifeguard Training
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (Two-person CPR)
• Water Safety Instructor
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
• Emergency Response and Emergency Medical Technician certification

13 Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references. Required Question