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Job Description
The Job
THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION
The Special Districts Department, Parks and Recreation is recruiting for a Recreation Assistant - PSE (Joshua Tree) who is under the supervision of the Districts Services Coordinator or designee and performs assigned duties in the areas of child-care, youth and adult sports, leisure classes, special events, vendor fairs, park maintenance, and cleaning/upkeep of recreation facilities.
Duties include but are not limited to assisting in the research, development, and implementation of innovative recreational programs and special events for public participation. Coordinate youth and adult sports programs, as well as instructor class programming, including publicity and recruitment. Support the maintenance and upkeep of parks and recreational facilities, and assist with preschool and childcare programming, including participant enrollment and on-site supervision. Provide administrative support by handling registration, answering phones, and collecting fees, while promoting leagues and events through local media. Help secure facilities for events, coordinate travel for offsite programs, and assist in scheduling activities, recruiting, and monitoring coaches, officials, volunteers, and scorekeepers.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Availability: Must be available to work in Joshua Tree and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Extra-Help Position: Extra-help unclassified, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees (PSE). PSEs serve at the discretion of the appointing authority and do not attain regular status. Successful candidates should be considered at-will throughout their employment.
Working Conditions: This position is located in Joshua Tree and employees may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department. Job offers are made with the understanding that a candidate must pass a medical examination, which will include a pre-employment drug test. Failure to meet medical standards may result in disqualification.
License: Requires a California class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Certification: Certification in adult CPR must be completed within the first sixty (60) days of hire.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the following experience requirements:
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in a park and recreation setting with experience in recreation classes and programs, childcare, youth and/or adult sports programming.
Substitution : Applicants may substitute 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework (from an accredited institution) in Sports and Recreation Studies, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Child Development, Education or a closely related subject for a maximum of 6 months of the required experience. (Transcripts must be attached if using substitution).
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a current CPR and First Aid certification from a recognized provider, possess a strong understanding of various sports rules and regulations, and demonstrate proficiency in working with both youth and adults.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
These are extra-help, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees and receive no benefits. These temporary positions will be employed for seasonal help, up to twelve (12) months, and will vary in assigned weekly hours. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not attain regular status .
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.
I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
This position does not have benefits.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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