Recreation Specialist - Senior Center

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, organizes and conducts specialized recreation programs for the community.

Will work closely with the Recreation Supervisor to plan and implement all senior programs, events, sponsorships, and trips. This position will work out of the Duarte Senior Center. Hours of availability for this position are from 8:30AM - 4:00PM and some weekends depending on the event schedule and will work up to 20 hours per week. Hours worked per fiscal year may not exceed 1,000 hours. Work schedule is flexible. Duties

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Assists and participates in the planning, organization, supervision and evaluation of specialized recreation programs, sports programs and special events.

2. Assists with program registration operation, inputs data, and analyzes program data to develop statistical program information.

3. Assists with the policy enforcement and scheduling operations for field and facility uses and rental allocations.

4. Assists with communication between community services program participants and community professional and non-profit partners and the City.

5. Promotes participation to community groups and schools at scheduled activities.

6. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records and reports.

7. Assists with promotion, organization and conducting youth excursions and specialized excursion camps.

8. Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, organizes and coordinates a nutrition and healthy activity program including training and assigning of volunteer teen and adult staff.

9. Assists with coordinating with PIO to prepare news releases and public service announcements for department classes, programs, and services.

10. Prepares and distributes promotional materials for department classes, programs, and services.

11. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of organizing and conducting public recreation programs.

• Recreational activities.

• Principles and practices of clubs, centers, and parks established to meet the leisure and recreational needs of community groups of all ages.

• Record keeping and reporting procedures.

• Computers and office software applications.

• Functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.

• Relevant mathematical principles and functions.

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Professional writing techniques.

• Apply sound judgment in the solution of problems related to parks, recreation, and community services activities.

• Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision.

• Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and relevant software in a Mac environment.

• Interpret and apply department policies and procedures.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Research and compile information.

• Maintain records.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and all levels of staff and management.

• Successfully adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be at least two years of progressively responsible part-time recreation program involvement and current enrollment in a college or university with a focus on related studies.

May be required to have valid California driver's license.