Job Description

Posting number: 26BK00011

Department: Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Job classification: Recreation Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Community Development, Community and Social Services

Summary

Under supervision, plans, organizes and conducts specialized recreation and/or community service activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives supervision from Community Recreation Supervisor or designee. This class does not exercise supervision.

Examples of duties

Incumbents in the Recreation Specialist class plan, organize, and conduct specialized recreation and/or community service activities, e.g., music, drama, dance, arts and crafts, sports activities, teen and senior citizen activities, science programs, fitness/nutrition and technology. This class is distinguished from the Community Recreation Assistant class in that incumbents of the latter provide more general (non- specialized) guidance to individuals and groups served.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline: One (1) year experience in organizing, planning, and implementing recreation or community service programs and activities; and possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and sixty units of college course work in recreation, liberal studies, education or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year for year basis. Additional college units in related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificates are required within 90 days of date of hire.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Supplemental information

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to employment with the City of Fresno.