AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR - RAMONA PARK (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII N/C) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4712012) Apply  AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR - RAMONA PARK (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII N/C) Salary $20.87 Hourly Location City of Long Beach, CA Job Type Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal Job Number PR24-060 (05-ASPC) Department Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC) Opening Date 10/30/2024 Closing Date 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions DESCRIPTION This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies across various park locations and/or in additional programs. 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 $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 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. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities. The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for an After School Program Coordinator (Recreation Leader/Specialist VII-NC) position. After School activities include games, arts, tournaments, cooking, homework assistance, movies and holiday celebrations for ages 5 to 12. There are current openings at Ramona Park. Program operation hours are Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm. This recruitment may be used for additional locations and/or programs. 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, supervises subordinate staff, volunteers, and program participants ages 5-12. + Plans, coordinates, markets, implements, and supervises all program activities, including workshops, field trips, special events, tournaments, classes, and fitness programs. + Prepares documents and written reports for the park supervisor. + Prepares and develops monthly program calendars. + Maintains all program resources, including equipment and supplies. + Utilizes computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and/or Publisher, for various administrative duties. + Attends offsite meetings and/or trainings. + Performs other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Must meet at least one of the options below: + (Option A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in recreation, childcare or a related field ;OR, + (Option B) - Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in recreation, childcare or a related field;OR, + (Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above. + Must have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience implementing recreation programs for youth ages 5-12. + Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Canva. + Current CPR and First Aid certification. The successful candidate will possess the following: + Excellent written and oral communication skills, and organizational and program management skills. + Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, if necessary. + Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 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. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. Intentionally left blank -- This page is under review. 01 INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above? + Yes + No 02 NON-CAREER NOTICE: I understand that non-career positions 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. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. + Yes + No 03 This recruitment will initially be used to fill vacancies at Ramona Park. However, this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies across various park locations and/or in additional programs. Please indicate which area(s) of Long Beach you are open to work in. Check all that apply. + North Long Beach - Ramona, Houghton, Coolidge, Scherer, Somerset + East Long Beach - El Dorado Park, Stearns, Pan Am, Whaley, College Estates Park, Wardlow + Central/West Long Beach - King Park, Silverado Park, McBride, Admiral Kidd, Veterans, McArthur Park, Orizaba/Freeman + South Long Beach - Bixby, Chavez, Seaside, Drake, Lincoln Park 04 This position requires that you have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities. Are you able to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 05 This position requires meeting at least one of the options below: (Option A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in recreation, childcare or a related field;OR, (Option B) - Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in recreation, childcare or a related field;OR, (Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above. Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications: + (Option A) - I have at least two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in recreation, childcare or a related field. + (Option B) - I have at least forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in recreation, childcare or a related field. + (Option C) - I have a combination of education and experience as outlined above. + I do not meet the requirements of the position as outlined above. 06 How many years of experience do you have implementing recreation programs for youth ages 5-12? + Less than 6 months + 6 months or more, but less than 1 year + 1 year or more, but less than 2 years + 2 years or more 07 Please describe your experience working (paid or unpaid) in recreation or a related field, including any experience implementing recreation programs for youth ages 5-12. (If none, please type N/A.) 08 Please describe your college education, including number of units completed total, and number of units completed related to recreation, childcare or a related field. (If none, please type N/A.) 09 Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Word: + None - no knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application. + Basic - no experience, some training, but observed others using this computer application. + Intermediate - some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application. + Advanced - sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others. 10 Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Excel: + None - no knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application. + Basic - no experience, some training, but observed others using this computer application. + Intermediate - some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application. + Advanced - sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others. 11 Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Publisher/Canva is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Publisher/Canva: + None - no knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application. + Basic - no experience, some training, but observed others using this computer application. + Intermediate - some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application. + Advanced - sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others. 12 Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is desirable. Do you have this experience? + Yes + No 13 Do you have current CPR and/or First Aid certifications? + I have both current CPR and First Aid certifications + I have a current CPR certification only + I have a current First Aid certification only + I do not have current CPR or First Aid certifications 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach? + Yes + No 15 If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. 16 I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Long Beach Department Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC) Address 2760 Studebaker Road Long Beach, California, 90815 Phone (562) 570-3100 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email