Senior Recreation Specialist Needed - Whittier, CA

Posted on: 03-10-2025 04:40 PM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 3/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

This is a part-time position not to exceed 28 hours of work per week
Under general supervision, to organize and supervise various group recreational programs; perform related duties as required
This position will be assisting with youth events and adult sports programs.(Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:)
Assist in organizing and supervising established recreation programs such as youth and adult programs and sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, special events, excursions and free play activities at recreation facilities; organizes holiday and vacation programs; assist in supervising part-time staff; officiates at youth sports events; collects registration fees and maintains accurate records of monies received; assists in recruiting and training seasonal part-time and volunteer personnel; and assists in administering first aid

Job Requirements:

Any combination of education and/or experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance
Level I - equivalent to graduation from high school or GED, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or a closely related field and two years of experience as a Recreation Specialist III with the City of Whittier or a minimum of four years of increasingly responsible experience in the Recreation field
Level II - requires all of the above plus one year experience equivalent to a Senior Recreation Specialist I with the City of Whittier
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required depending on area of assignment
Ability to successfully obtain a Class B California Driver's License may also be required depending on area of assignment
Knowledge of the principles of supervision; sports, games and group activities; rules, practices and equipment used in a variety of recreation programs
Ability to learn and apply first aid and safety techniques; organize recreational activities for varied segments of the community; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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JOB-3640

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