Job Description

Posting number: FY 24-00033

Department: Recreation and Parks

Division: Youth Center

Job classification: Recreation Leader II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

SELECTION INTERVIEW DATE: TBD

DESIRED START DATE: ASAP

This recruitment is for a Recreation Activities Leader assigned to run various recreation programs throughout the City, however, this recruitment may establish an eligibility list that may be used by other City departments. This is a 19-hour per week, limited services position.

The Recreation Activities Leader position is an individual contributor role that provides services that enable Santa Maria residents to enjoy safe, beautiful and well-maintained parks and facilities.

WHO WE ARE

The City of Santa Maria is a full-service city with a Council/Manager form of government with over 700 employees and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The community is a harmonious balance of coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions and is near locally accessible beaches.

WHAT WE DO

The Department of Recreation and Parks' mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of Santa Maria through quality recreation programs and services; and to provide safe and well-maintained facilities and parks, while anticipating the changing needs of the community. The department operates 234 acres of developed parkland in 28 neighborhood and community parks, part of the 1,774-acre Los Flores Ranch Park property, the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, and other community centers. The department provides programs in aquatics, youth and adult sports. It also manages the City's Urban Forest Program.

Examples of duties

THE POSITION

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. Recreation Activities Leaders may be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing and leading program participants in various recreation program activities in program areas to include youth after school and day camps, teen center, therapeutic, sports, seniors, and special events.
• Providing attendance logs; food transport logs.
• Working on special projects with other Recreation staff.
• Transporting participants in City vehicles when applicable.
• Administering basic first aid when necessary.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Director.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Works weekend, evenings, holidays; and split work shifts may be required

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be reliable, courteous, energetic and friendly; possess: effective communications skills; the ability to take direction and work independently; plan and lead recreation and sports activities for all ages; demonstrate an ability to provide exemplary customer service and perform other duties as assigned in a professional manner while presenting a positive public image.

Spanish-speaking skills are highly desirable.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Individual Contributor:

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the link to see the full definition Individual Contributor Competencies):

• Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
• Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.
• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
• Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
• Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in recreation and/or youth services is desirable.
• Must be at least 16 years of age, with a work permit (if applicable). May be required to be at least 18 years of age due to work assignment environment.
• Possession of a valid and appropriate Driver License, if applicable to the assignment. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business.
• Requires completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.
• Requires a current TB clearance (within past 2 years) prior to employment.
• The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
• Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Certifications:

American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification (must obtain within six months of employment).

Supplemental information

A complete application is required.

The most qualified candidates may be selected to appear before a panel for an interview. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the e-mail address provided by each candidate through application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment. Interview dates will be scheduled on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. This recruitment may also establish an eligibility list for future Recreation Activities Leader openings.

If you have job-related questions, please contact staff in the Human Resources Department at 805-925-0951 x2203. If you are experiencing any technical (computer-related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for technical assistance at 1-855-524-5627.