service coordinator California
Job description
Salary displayed includes 9.5% general salary increase effective July 2, 2023.
- Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.
- The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
- The first review of candidates will take place on July 28th, 2023 by the Recreation & Community Services Department for candidates interested in vacancies within this department.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about serving the community, have the ability to work collaboratively with employees, officials, the public and has experience in coordinating recreation and/or community services programs. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a role model for the City's Approach to Public Service and embody the qualities of a 5 Tool Player - Leader, Thinker, Operator, Communicator, and Public Servant.
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Please click here to learn more about the Recreation Community Services Coordinator by reviewing the Brochure! (Download PDF reader)
The essential functions typically performed by a Recreation/Community Services Coordinator include the following:
Coordinates, schedules, implements, and supervises a variety of recreation and community services programs, activities and events.- Participates in the development of recreation and community services program proposals.
- Coordinates facility reservations and scheduling.
- Monitors and reports on safety and maintenance of community center facilities and parks.
- Schedules, directs, trains and evaluates part-time and volunteer staff; completes required evaluation forms.
- Receives and responds to public and community group inquiries and requests; and assists with customer services and providing appropriate recommendations.
- Develops and writes brochure information, press releases, promotional information, and fliers regarding recreation and community services events, programs, and related information.
- Prepares program evaluation reports.
- Provides program implementation recommendations and assists supervisor with special projects, departmental procedures and handling employee questions or concerns as necessary.
- Prepares and distributes logs and reports to supervisor.
- Handles and records cash revenue in compliance with departmental financial controls.
- Assist in other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Experience Requirements
Two years of experience in coordinating recreation and/or community services programs or a related field.
Desirable
Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable. Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and recreation software programs, preferably CivicRec. College-level degree and/or coursework in recreation, public administration, or a related field
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. List all periods of employment, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). List any experience that may help you to qualify for the position. List separately each position held, including different positions with the same employer. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Question
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
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Employees in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local 1932.
