Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : 7004 - Division of RecreationJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: CS2024-083Department: 7004 - Public Works - RecreationDivision: 700404 - Recreation CentersOpening Date: 08/16/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionCIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-084 TJTAPPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 08/09/2024Recreation Instructor II - Sports (Open)FILING OF APPLICATION:Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland's web site:www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clevelandTHE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 2024. SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $17.51 - $18.57 per hour.* Eligible list will be established*The Recreation Instructor II- Sports Eligible lists will be established on *November 15, 2024 February 15, 2025 May 15, 2025 August 15, 2025EXAMINATION INFORMATIONWRITTEN EXAMINATION: Applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of the examination via email. Examples of Duties Under supervision, assists in the planning and organization of recreational programs, and conducts various leisure time activities at assigned recreation centers and outdoor facilities. Performs other job-related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Organizes and conducts classes in various leisure time activities such as handcrafts, dance, music, dramatics, games, nature study, team and individual sports, etc. Assists in the training of volunteer leaders and summer playground instructors. Assists in the supervision, coordination, and organization of special events such as local tournaments, festivals, social programs, exhibits, etc., as required. Distributes and accounts for equipment and supplies and trains program participants and divisional staff in its proper care and use. Maintains records and make routine and special reports, as required. Minimum Qualifications A High School Diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field is preferred. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. SPORTS - One year of paid, continuous experience in planning, developing, recruiting, implementing, and instructing youth/adults in organized sports recreation programs is required. (Substitutions: Any one of the following may be used to substitute for one year required experience: (i) An Associates Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a closely related field; (ii) Three years consecutive employment as a paid seasonal Recreation Instructor with the City of Cleveland's Division of Recreation; or (iii) Two years consecutive service as a volunteer recreational instructor or assistant with the City of Cleveland's Division of Recreation. Supplemental Information NOTE:Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated. RESIDENCY CREDIT In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following: A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City's website here:VETERANS' PREFERENCE Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant's supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability. NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation, and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion. The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?(REQUIRED: Attach a PDF or JPG copy of your diploma or transcript before submitting your application. In lieu of a HS Diploma, you may submit a copy of your transcripts or a letter from your high school or Board of Education saying you graduated (on official letterhead). If you have completed an Associate's degree or better, attach a copy of that degree or transcript instead. )
02 Do you have a valid Ohio Driver's License? (REQUIRED: Attach a PDF or JPG copy of your license before submitting your application.)
03 :::NOTE::: Did you upload the required files in the ATTACHMENT section of this application before clicking the submit button? Failure to submit these documents will result in AUTOMATIC REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. (Each file must be either JPEG or PDF file format AND cannot be any larger than 5 MB in size.)
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