Company

City Of ModestoSee more

addressAddressModesto, CA
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryEducation/Training

Job description

This is an hourly position, limited to working approximately 29 hours per week or 1000 hours annually, whichever comes first. This position is non-benefited and is designated as a non-classified, at-will position.

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department is looking for an individual with a passion for Disc Golf to teach the game to all ages, levels and abilities. Lessons will be taught using the EDGE Disc Golf curriculum (provided). Qualified applicants should have a background in coaching/teaching and working with youth. Additional requirements for this position include:
  • Must have an understanding of basic Disc Golf rules, etiquette and strategies
  • Must be able to modify for all ages and abilities
  • Must have First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 3 month of appointment
  • Minimum of 2 years teaching/coaching experience preferred
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."

Applicants who best meet minimum qualifications will be invited to the next phase of testing which will be a selection interview.
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Plan, organize, schedule, and conduct assigned classes.


Instruct individuals and/or groups in specified activity.


Maintain and submit reports and records as required.


Attend meetings and training sessions as required.


Open and secure various facilities as assigned.


Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.


Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.


Exercise proper program safety practices and procedures while carrying out programs.


Supervise program participants while guiding them in leisure and social activities.


Marginal Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Practices and techniques for favorable public relations, group cooperation and programming for participants.

Practices and techniques of specified activity.

Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.

Recreational, social and cultural needs of the community.

Ability to:

Think and react clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.

Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including the ability to follow and to interpret written instructions and to perform basic arithmetic.

Prepare reports and records.

Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities.

Travel from worksite to worksite as needed.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.

Lift and carry heavy objects.

Run forward, backward, and laterally.

Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.

Be available and willing to work day or evening, any day of the week, and holidays, as assigned.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Relevant experience or knowledge in specified activity.

Volunteer or paid experience teaching the specified activity to children and/or adults is desirable.

Training:

High School diploma or GED equivalency.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver's license is desirable.

Possession of the below certificates are required to be obtained within 30 days of appointment in order to be scheduled and must be maintained for continued employment.

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate

Additional Requirements:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of appointment.

A summary of your specialty is required at time of application.

Additional certifications and/or minimum requirements may be required depending on Class Specialty assignment.

NOTE: If hired, you will be required to be fingerprinted at time of appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City's policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to:

  • An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation).
  • An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting or conspiracy).
  • A felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility: frequent performance moderate manual labor; frequent sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; occasional bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. Emotional/Psychological: frequent community contact. Environmental: occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor or indoor environment on a year-round basis subject to street or field noise and year-round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.

Employment Type: Hourly
Refer code: 9150691. City Of Modesto - The previous day - 2024-04-28 06:47

City Of Modesto

Modesto, CA
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