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Form of workWhy join the City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?
We are looking for someone who is:
Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment.
A skilled communicator and relationship builder. You understand how to engage a variety of audiences. Oakland is a diverse community with many different stakeholder groups, and your work will interact with both governmental and non-profit agencies, community leaders, and program constituents.
A self-driven team player and leader. You will work in a fast-paced environment and must have a strong desire to work in public service and lead others.
Customer and community focused. Your work will enhance the entire organization by being customer-focused and by enhancing customer satisfaction.
Knowledgeable about fundamentals and rules of a variety of recreational marine activities including boating, sailing and navigation.
Empathetic and excels in collaborative settings. Given that the role involves working with the public and has supervisory responsibilities, the ability to navigate diverse personality types is essential.
Capable of managing workplace frustrations with resilience and composure.
Strong in budget development and administration experience
What you will typically be responsible for:
Providing leadership and direction to boating and sailing staff
Planning and delivering Marine Sports Program for youth, adults, and local schools
Promoting and enforcing safe work practices for boating staff
Providing training and certification opportunities to staff and the general public
Monitoring the internal and external factors affecting the sailing and boating industry
Seeking and managing current and new grant opportunities
Communicating both orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders
Designing and developing promotional materials including brochures, fliers, and training manuals
Read the complete job description by clicking this link: City of Oakland - Marine Sports Program Coordinator class specification.
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
You will have the opportunity to deliver programs at Lake Merritt and the Oakland Estuary
You will have the opportunity to work with and encourage youth in a recreational environment.
You will have the opportunity to build collaborative working relationships with City partners
Your work will result in real-life impacts throughout the Oakland community and beyond
Your work will have a direct impact on the City's ability to provide important public services to a community with a rich and dynamic history
A few challenges you might face in this job:
You will need to remain calm and focused under pressure
You will need to be patient in dealing with youth and sometimes staff developing their skills in Marine Sports
You will be managing facilities that are accessible to both the general public and the unhoused
There may be weather related challenges that can impact programs and service delivery
There will be the potential of performing water related rescues of program participants or general public
Competencies Required:
Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
Writing:Communicating effectively in writing
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, leisure studies, physical education, sports science, or a related field.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Possession of California Boater Card or out-of-state equivalent.
- Catamaran Endorsement and/or US Sailing Bareboat Cruising certification.
- Experience as U.S. Sailing Small Boat Level 1,2,3 Instructor, Small Boat Instructor Trainer, or past Small boat handling experience.
Possession of certification in basic Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This valid certification must be scanned and attached to your online application. Applications without the valid certification attached will be considered incomplete.
The following must be obtained by the end of the probationary period and maintained throughout tenure of employment:
- Certification by the U.S. Sailing Association or equivalent as a licensed Sailing Instructor/Trainer.
- For-Hire Vessel Operator's License through the State of California.
- Certification in US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling.
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.
Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.
In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (structured interview) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame.
Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
- Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks
- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
- Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
- Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k) plan
- Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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