DESCRIPTION
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: Approximately 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.
The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Community Recreation Bureau, has an immediate opening for an unclassified Site Director (Recreation Leader X-Non-Career) position. This position will work on site at McBride Park and Freeman Teen Center and will help oversee all programming, including Older Adults, Teens, After School, and Sports.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Under direction, manages and supervises subordinate staff, volunteers, and program participants.
- Coordinates and supervises all program activities, including homework assistance, tutoring, academic enrichment, workshops, field trips, special events, classes, and fitness programs.
- Oversee participant behavior, program risk management, and safety of participants and staff.
- Prepares documents and written reports and maintain accurate records.
- Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with school administration, faculty, support staff, and the parents of participants.
- Understanding of LBRA funded programs, site specific grants, and community partnerships.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Five (5) years of experience working in recreation or a related field, including two years of experience acting as lead staff (an equivalent amount of education in a related area may substitute for up to one year).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and/or Canva is desirable.
- Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
The successful candidate will possess the following:- Outstanding customer service and strong organizational, administrative, and program management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to a changing environment
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.
In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
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Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
