RECREATION SPECIALIST (Hourly) en City of National City, CA

About the Department

The Recreation Specialist may be assigned as a Dance Instructor, Fitness Instructor or Youth Sports Coach.

THE CITY:
National City’s multicultural population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods, and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County's second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, the US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, the international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at:www.nationalcityca.gov

THE JOB:

Under general supervision, to perform specific or specialized recreation work at an assigned playground or recreational area; and perform related duties as required.

Position Duties

Plans, organizes, and conducts groups or classes in specific activities, such as music, dance, dramatics, arts and crafts, team and individual sports, and various other social and recreational programs; directs and maintains discipline in indoor and outdoor play areas; observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators and renders first aid in cases of minor injury; maintains records and assists in submission of reports; and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:  graduation from high school; enrollment in an accredited junior college, college, or university preferred.
 
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
 

Other Qualifications

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will beinvited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your government jobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates may attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.