City of Norwalk (CA)

Compensation

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This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. The City reserves the right to limit the applications to the first 30 qualified applicants. The City of Norwalk is hiring one (1) Full-Time Recreation Coordinator to fill a vacancy in its Recreation and Park Services Department, assigned to the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex and Aquatics Division. The division is responsible for leisure class programming, facility operations, facility reservations, aquatics recreation programming and operations, and special events. It will also assist in numerous capital park projects. The ideal candidate must have experience in recreation programming and facility management, class scheduling, volunteer management, managing facility reservation permits, collaborating with local organizations and community groups, and maintaining facilities to meet the needs of the Norwalk community. The ideal candidate for the full-time recreation coordinator position should possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a collaborative, innovative, fast-paced environment, and be motivated to meet established goals, initiatives, and deadlines. The Recreation Coordinator role involves assisting in developing, organizing, and administering general recreation, teen, therapeutic, youth, and adult sports and aquatics programs. The role also includes organizing and conducting special events and performing related duties as required. The successful candidate should have a talent for developing and organizing recreational programs and a keen ability to engage with participants and stakeholders. Overall, the Recreation Coordinator position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Norwalk's Recreation and Park Department and enhance the quality of life for its residents. Candidates with a passion for recreation, a talent for customer service, and a desire to make a positive impact are encouraged to apply. This position will require a 5/40 schedule, Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 pm - 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Evenings and weekends are required to ensure supervisory coverage of the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex Essential Duties Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in the planning and development of, and organizes and supervises leisure time activities for participants from preschool to advance age groups; assists in planning the annual calendar of community and special events. Writes press releases, flyers, and other promotional materials to advertise and promote assigned recreation programs; maintains inventory of program supplies and equipment; makes facility reservations and safety inspections. Selects, plans, and implements cultural arts, physical activities and special interest activities. Projects estimates of personnel, equipment, and material needs for program activities. Responds to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings. Supervises, trains, evaluates assigned recreation personnel, including seasonal staff, contract employees and volunteers; recruits volunteer staff. Assists with the preparation of budget recommendations for the allocation of personnel, equipment and supplies for program activity areas. Works with community and professional groups to promote recreational programs. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, conducting arts/crafts activities for children, making arrangements for rental and use of recreation buildings, helping set up tables and chairs for classes, etc. Qualification Guidelines Knowledge of: the theories, principles, practices and programs common to the field of recreation and leisure services; methods for identifying community recreation needs; recreation philosophy, planning and administration; the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program. Ability to: develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers. Education and/or Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include: Equivalent to completion of a four-year college program in recreation or a related field plus one year of experience in municipal recreation programs. Supplemental Information The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. SELECTION PROCESS Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources. Employment application must be completed Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process. The selection process will include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. The class may be utilized in various City departments. The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge. For a complete copy of the class specification, please click here. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled examination/interview date. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.