$18.84 per hour (starting pay rate is at the top step of the salary range (Download PDF reader) for this position)

Priority Application Screening date is 1/29/23. This recruitment will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This recruitment may close with, or without notice.

The City of Pacific Grove is recruiting for a regular part-time (20 hours weekly) Recreation Assistant I. The ideal candidate will be at least 16 years of age, have one year or more of customer service experience and/or previous experience working with youth.

Individuals should be available to work week days after 3:00 PM during the school year and assist in day camp programs during Pacific Grove Unified School District school breaks and summer months.

This is a part-time position providing leadership and guidance to children through the City of Pacific Grove's recreation programs. This assignment will be mainly located at the Pacific Grove Youth Center and other local indoor/outdoor venues. Activities may include walking, hiking, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, field trips and weekly special events. Recreation Assistants may work various assignments within the recreational programs.

To qualify, you must:

• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
• Successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprint background screen prior to hire.
• Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to solve minor disciplinary problems that may arise.

Essential Functions
Under supervision, assists with a variety of recreation program activities, including customer service at centers, monitoring participants, and assisting with the supervision of individual and team sports, programs, including aquatic, and activities.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Assists the recreation staff with a variety of basic tasks; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Assists in setting up and maintaining recreation facilities for events and scheduled programs.
• Assists with organizing recreation activities, and learns to maintain discipline at recreation facilities.
• Learns to instruct various arts, crafts, games, and sports, and learns the rules and techniques.
• Assists with routine attendance and participant records; checks out and checks in personal belongings such as, clothing at the pool, recreation and athletic equipment, games and toys, etc.
• Assists in the enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety precautions for municipal facilities.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Maintains recreation facilities and equipment in clean and safe condition, and in compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations. Provides information, instructions, and assistance to the public within scope of authority and training; assists customers with requests, program participation, applications, and other documents.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Pacific Grove and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Must be at least 16 years of age; and one year of customer service experience and/or previous experience working with youth preferred.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Operations of public recreation programs.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Basic rules for athletic games and sporting competitions.
• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.

• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Accounting for money and making change
• Interpreting and explaining City policies and procedures.
• Monitoring operations and notifying supervisor of safety and discipline issues.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees and the general public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid California State Driver's License may be required.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent may be required. Training will be provided.

• Required to take an Oath of Office.
• City employees are disaster relief workers in the event of natural disasters or emergency conditions.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

• Part-time employees may only work up to 960 hours in a fiscal year.
• Part-time employees do not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law.
• The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS).

THIS IS A NON-BENEFITED POSITION WITH AN ANNUAL SCHEDULE CAP OF 960 HOURS PER FISCAL YEAR.

Part-time employees must contribute 7.5% of base pay to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS).

The City does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare Program.