Location: Ceres,CA, USA
Central Valley
Job Type
Part-Time
Close Date
Until filled
Salary
$18.63-$20.54 Hourly
Additional Questionnaires
None
About Ceres
The City of Ceres is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento and 95 miles east of San Francisco, in the heart of Stanislaus County. Ceres is in one of the Central Valley's richest and most diverse agricultural areas and is the home of the new $14 million County Agriculture Center. Even the name Ceres originates from the Roman goddess of agriculture. The City enjoys a comfortable climate, with 12 inches of rainfall annually. The average low winter temperature is 38 degrees Fahrenheit, the average high temperature in spring and fall is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average high in the Summer is 90 degrees. The Tuolumne River forms part of the northern boundary. Ceres is a growing community with a heartfelt commitment to retaining its small neighborhood personality. Businesses, organizations, and nonprofit community service groups band together for a number of activities throughout the year. Events such as the annual Downtown Street Fair in May, summertime concerts in the park, Halloween Fun Festival, and the Christmas Tree Lane opening are well attended by the community. City government: City Manager's Office/Administration (City Clerk, City Attorney, Economic Development), Finance, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Safety (Police, Fire), Engineering, Community Development (Planning, Building/Permits), Recreation, Public Works, Water, and Wastewater Utilities.
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Location
2220 Magnolia Street Ceres, 95307
Description
SENIOR RECREATION LEADER
Part-time Position
Summary Description
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor/coordinator, the Senior Recreation Leader is responsible for implementing programs at a given site, including administering program curriculum and supervising program staff. This is an at-will, intermittent, part-time, hourly wage position without City-paid benefits. Work a flexible work schedule, which may include evening, weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Representative Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:
* Implement all daily activities of a given program, including administration of program curriculum, leading program activities, monitoring and enforcing program rules and regulations, maintaining a safe environment and collecting any necessary paperwork.
* Instruct program participants in rules, model appropriate behavior, monitor strict adherence to program guidelines and enforce rules.
* Exercise sound judgment in addressing behavior problems.
* Responsible for appropriate use, maintenance and storage of all program supplies and equipment.
* Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with participants, volunteers, staff and those contacted in the course of work.
* Exhibit enthusiasm and support for the program.
* Assist with training and directing staff and volunteers to ensure program activities are accomplished.
* Provide information and open communication with appropriate individuals.
* Perform other program-related duties as assigned.
Job Description URL:
Job PDF:
Senior Recreation Leader Job Announcement.pdf
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QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Recreation programs and curriculum
Ability to:
Work assigned program hours.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Learn pertinent City rules, policies, ordinances and program requirements.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Minimum qualifications:
Possession of high school diploma or GED certificate.
Education/Training:
First Aid and CPR training.
Experience:
One (1) year of progressively responsible recreation or program administration experience AND prior experience working with age appropriate groups (children through adults).
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Driver License and proof of auto insurance.
Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certificate. (desirable)
Benefits
This is a PART-TIME position and is not eligible for City benefits other than those mandated by Federal and State Law.
Special Instructions
The City reserves the right to incorporate any testing method(s) it feels necessary to determine the most qualified candidates. Applications will be reviewed and candidates who possess the most desirable qualifications in terms of training and experience will be invited to test further for the position.
TO APPLY:
Complete an application form on www.calopps.org. You may visit www.ci.ceres.ca.us for a detail job description. Incomplete or applications not on a calopps will not be considered. Resume not accepted in lieu of application. You may attach your certification(s) with your application on calopps.
The City of Ceres is complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment, programs and facilities. Please notify Personnel if any special testing arrangements need to be made to accommodate any disability you may have.
Employment and reference checks may be conducted.
Pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and fingerprinting may be required upon hire