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SELECTION PROCEDURE
Includes, but is not limited to, the following: Submit a completed City of Colton application to (no facsimiles or postmarks accepted): |
Human Resources Dept.
552 N La Cadena Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 370-5062
www.ci.colton.ca.us
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Applications will be carefully screened and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral exam. All successful candidates will be certified to an eligibility list good for one year.Appointment is contingent upon passing a pre- employment medical examination (including a drug/alcohol screening), fingerprinting, proof of high school diploma or GED and proof of current personal auto insurance.The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that all new employees verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation. |
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THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE. |
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AA/EOE—The City of Colton encourages the application of bilingual persons, women, minorities and persons with disabilities. The City will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. |
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CITY OF COLTON |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
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Listing ID:
118 |
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Recreation Specialist |
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Final Filing Date:
Continuous |
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Salary:
$11.06 - $12.19/hr Part-time |
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THE POSITION |
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Under the general supervision of the Recreation Services Supervisor, is responsible for planning and supervising various recreation programs. Schedules and supervises part-time staff and assists as is necessary with program development, budgeting, reporting and evaluation. Incumbents assigned to Family Services will, in addition, assist in the delivery of specialized social services programs and services for groups or individuals with special needs within the community; seniors, families, disabled individuals, native Spanish-speakers and homeless individuals. These services are provided to various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. |
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
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Education and/or Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of two years of increasingly responsible experience in a recreation program, social services, or closely related field in the area of assignment including two years of supervisory experience. High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of college level course work in recreation, sociology, social sciences or related field are required. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement. |
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License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid class “C” California Driver’s License. |
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Knowledge of:
Philosophy of recreation, staff supervision and accepted recreation practices for various groups. Customer service philosophies and techniques. Theories, principles and practices common to the field of recreation. Methods for identifying recreational, cultural and services needs of the community. Principles and practices of crisis intervention, counseling and case management. |
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Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates and the public. Courteously respond to community issues, concerns and needs. Develop creative recreational programming. Promote programs through a variety of resources. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Follow written and oral instructions. Speak English/Spanish highly desirable. |
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Skill to:
Operate a motor vehicle on City streets. Operate computer and applicable software. |
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