PT RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST - YOUTH & ADULT SPORTS PROGRAM en City of San Marcos, CA
City of San Marcos, CA · San Marcos, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Oficina en San Marcos
About the Department
The City of San Marcos' vibrant and busy Corky Smith Gymnasium is seeking a part time Recreation Program Specialist to plan and implement the day-to-day operations of the youth and adults sports programs and indoor/outdoor facility rentals. If you are creative, organized, outgoing and enjoy working with sports leagues, we encourage you to apply! This is a great opportunity to join the San Marcos team in a fun, part time capacity.
Part Time positions are limited to working no more than an average of 20 hours per week and no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Specific hours for each position are determined per department and per budgetary approval.
In addition to the completed application, answers to the required supplemental questions are required in consideration of this position. The City of San Marcos will contact qualified and selected candidates for interviews via email to invite the candidates to select available interview slots through the Self Scheduling Portal. Please be sure to check your email for communication from the City of San Marcos regarding this opportunity and further instructions.
Apply by: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Interview Date: Monday, October 20th, 2025
Position Duties
Under general supervision, coordinates field/facility reservations, adult sports programs, implements set-ups, assists with municipal youth and adults sports programs, and assists front office staff as needed. Performs other related work as required.
This includes, but is not limited to:- Facility, fields and sports scheduling;
- Activity registration;
- Coordination of daily set-up and take-down of gymnasium facility;
- Coordination of youth and adults sports programs and activities;
- Issuing and accounting for gymnasium and other sports-related athletic equipment;
- Monitoring the usage of facilities by the public and other organizations;
- Greeting the public, receiving telephone calls and providing information to the public;
- Providing staff support for special events, as needed;
- Providing general maintenance and up-keep of gymnasium facility;
- May serve as back-up for other department facilities, if necessary;
- Perform other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and other modern office methods and practices with computer hardware and software.
- Knowledge of effective interpersonal communication, and the practices and methods of basic public relations and customer service.
- Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and handling multiple simultaneous duties and projects.
- Skilled in preparing and delivering clear, concise and accurate written and oral communications including documents, reports, records, presentations, phone and email correspondence, etc.
- Skilled in applying sound and rational judgment, discretion, and diplomacy when making decisions and solving problems.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with employees and members of the public.
- Knowledge of registration software (ActiveNet or similar) highly desirable.
- Ability to perform all duties with flexibility and composure, and respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
- Ability to facilitate and participate in meetings and trainings.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and directions.
- Ability to operate office equipment including data entry keyboards, copy machines and printers.
- Ability to lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills highly desirable.
Other Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Education equivalent to high school graduate with experience and/or training providing the required knowledge and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
License or Certificate:
Education equivalent to high school graduate with experience and/or training providing the required knowledge and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license, Class C, with satisfactory driving record.
