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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of the Recreation Program Manager, plan, direct, budget, and coordinate community program activities, classes, and events in the areas of Cultural Arts, Performing Arts, Playground or Older Adults; and perform other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class :- Develop and monitor activities, classes, camps and events associated with performing arts, cultural arts, older adults and playground programming.
- Coordinate, plan, organize, implement, market, and evaluate activities and events with applicable City, County staff, and other personnel.
- Assist in setting schedules and recruiting potential user groups, participants and partners.
- Select and negotiate contracts with class instructors and event groups.
- Supervise and monitor program registration services.
- Assist with the development and production of marketing materials for program promotion.
- Provide feedback to direct user group staff and volunteers.
- Monitor user-groups, program participants and the public to ensure proper adherence to City guidelines and requirements.
- Identify and make recommendations for changes to staffing schedules and/or program and facility operations.
- Conduct site coordination with user-group staff and program participants to ensure familiarity and safety of event amenities.
- Conduct on site monitoring and inspection of scheduled facility reservation and/or classes at City community centers, parks, play areas, tennis courts, athletic fields, and other recreation facilities.
- Report and recommend facility and park maintenance issues.
- Participate in the hiring, development, and training of staff and volunteers.
- Develop and manage program budgets.
- Recommend facility improvements.
- Display courteous and professional behavior toward the public and staff and observe all City rules and regulations.
- Represent the Department at Parks and Recreation Commission or City Council meetings.
- Maintain records and write reports, and perform other duties as assigned. May be required to work shifts, weekends, or holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Training and Experience : Coursework equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree in recreation and leisure services, human services, cultural or fine arts, or a related field OR two (2) years of related work experience in planning, organizing, and conducting recreational or art programs is required. Experience relevant to Cultural Arts, youth recreation, or Older Adults programs is highly desirable as applicable to the division.
License: Must have a valid CA driver's license at the time of employment .
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Requires knowledge in the principles and practices of event organization and program development, budget practices and requirements to implement broad recreational and cultural art activities, classes, and events; skill in instructing and training, operating specific department tools and equipment, and communicating effectively orally and in writing. Must have the ability to plan, organize, and implement events; supervise assigned staff; prepare reports. Proficiency in the use of personal computer software (Windows) is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to work shifts, weekends, or holidays.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.
Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).
The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.
The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Manhattan Beach
Show moreWelcome to Manhattan Beach; a classic, casual California beach town with easy access to LAX. We are a residential community of just over 35,000 residents with an award-winning school district, unique shops and restaurants, worldwide corporate headquarters, and signature community traditions that are open to all. Did I mention that the Beach Boys loved it here? In the 1962 hit song, “Surfin USA,” the Beach Boys said if everybody had an ocean, then everybody would be surfing “all over Manhattan!” That’s not far from the truth!
Upon visiting, the Manhattan Beach Pier and Roundhouse Aquarium is a natural starting point for discovering our town. It’s at the heart of our charming downtown shopping and dining district. You can play beach volleyball, shop at an independent bookstore and have a Jonathan Gold ranked meal all within a block radius. If you’re lucky enough to visit on a Tuesday, visit the Farmer’s Market from 12-4. And, as home to beach volleyball, each August we host the Manhattan Beach Open, the oldest, most prestigious professional volleyball tournament next to the south side of the Pier.
Our residents cherish our hometown traditions. We held the first ever Pinewood Derby in 1953. Every fall is our Old Hometown Fair, October has the World Famous Pumpkin Race (really!) and the highlight of December is the Holiday Fireworks show on the second Sunday in December.
Boasting seven public parks, including a botanical garden, the city provides a multitude of sports activities for its residents, including surfing and beach volleyball. Polliwog Park features a play structure accessible to all, a man-made lake, the setting for Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer months and the site of the Manhattan Beach Historical Society.
Manhattan Beach is also known for its award-winning school district. With the support of the community, the school district has attained national recognition and over 93% of graduates enter institutions of higher learning after high school. Every year, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation raises money to improve Manhattan Beach public schools and annually hosts the largest charity wine auction in Southern California, the Manhattan Wine Auction.
We aren’t just about outdoor activities. In 2015, we opened a brand new branch of the Los Angeles County library, a two-story building in downtown Manhattan with ocean views.
As you can see, we value the healthy beach lifestyle. That’s why we are committed to preserving our environment. We were one of the first cities to ban plastic bags and have been a smoke-free town since 2014. As of February 2020, in order to reduce nicotine addiction and protect public health, we’ve also prohibited the sale of all tobacco products (including vape products) in the City.
We value inclusion for all, education, and community involvement. Come visit us in Manhattan Beach. We guarantee you will fall in love.
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