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Form of workSalary: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Sunnyvale, CA
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 23-00160
Department: Library and Recreation Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
AFTERSCHOOL SITE DIRECTOR
(Recreation Specialist - Job code 9327)
Hours: This is a casual non-benefited position, limited to working twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
THE POSITION
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking motivated, reliable, energetic, and skilled individuals interested in assisting with supervising youth groups in an afterschool setting. Currently there are vacancies in our Youth and Teens work unit primarily responsible for community events, school year and summer youth programs.
The program operates from Aug. 21, 2023, to June 6, 2024, Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Essential Job Functions
(May include, but are not limited to, the following):
Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. This position is open continuous. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Resumes can be submitted with the application, however, please do not indicate "see resume" on the application or supplemental questions.Applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at , and click on 'City jobs'. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Supplemental Questions:Candidates are asked to be detailed in answering the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience, and education. Qualified applicants selected to move forward will be invited to participate in an interview.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.
Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFor more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jesus Raygoza, Recreation Manager, at 408-730-7398 or by email to For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email:
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.
No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.
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Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire:
This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.
Note: qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.
Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.
Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete; qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form.By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.
Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.
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Are you currently 18 years of age or older? If you are not currently 18, state when you turn 18 (month, date, year)
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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? If selected by the department, submittal of education verification will be required.
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Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in afterschool or camp programs is required. Do you have two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in after school or camp programs? If you answered "yes," outline your experience, in detail below. Include the type of program in your answer. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Experience interacting with the public is required. Please list your experience in detail below. Include where you gained your experience (type of organization, program, business, school, etc.). If none, indicate NA.
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Experience with supervising staff/volunteers is required. Please describe your experience in detail, below. Include in your answer where you obtained your experience (type of program, business, school, etc.) If none, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess a First Aid/CPR/AED certification? If yes, please list the type of certification below and attach a copy to you application. If none, indicate NA.
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Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi is desired. Are you bilingual in either of these languages or others? Please list the language(s) below.
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Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting is desired. Please detail your experience below. In your answer include where you worked or volunteered. If no, indicate NA below.
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Completion of 32 semester or 48 quarter educational units in Recreation, Education, or Kinesiology or closely related field is desired. Please list the courses and number of units you have completed below. If none, indicate "N/A
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Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) is desired. Describe your level of experience with each program below. If none, indicate NA.
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Are you available to work Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.? If not, please list your full availability.
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Do you have a current California Drivers license and a safe driving record?
Required Question
Location : Sunnyvale, CA
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 23-00160
Department: Library and Recreation Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
AFTERSCHOOL SITE DIRECTOR
(Recreation Specialist - Job code 9327)
Hours: This is a casual non-benefited position, limited to working twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
THE POSITION
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking motivated, reliable, energetic, and skilled individuals interested in assisting with supervising youth groups in an afterschool setting. Currently there are vacancies in our Youth and Teens work unit primarily responsible for community events, school year and summer youth programs.
The program operates from Aug. 21, 2023, to June 6, 2024, Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Essential Job Functions
(May include, but are not limited to, the following):
- Supervise participants and Recreation Counselors during programs/activities
- Plan and collaborate with Sunnyvale School District personnel
- Plan, organize, and implement both recreational and enrichment activities
- Lead the day-to-day operations onsite
- Prepare reports, maintain files and records
- Assists in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities
- Assists in training, staff development, orientation, and guidance; provides input to performance evaluations
- Documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events; communicates as appropriate to supervisor, parent/guardians, and others
- Ensures the safety of program participants and staff by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program equipment and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities
- Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed
- Interact and communicate effectively with children, staff, parents, and City and District staff
- Plans logistics for the program, including ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions
- Assists the Coordinators with creating staff work schedules
Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum age is 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in afterschool or camp
- Experience interacting with the public
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Experience with staff/volunteer supervision
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Farsi
- Possess a First Aid/CPR Certification
- 32 semester or 48 quarter units completed in Recreation, Education, Kinesiology, or closely related field
- Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. This position is open continuous. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Resumes can be submitted with the application, however, please do not indicate "see resume" on the application or supplemental questions.Applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at , and click on 'City jobs'. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Supplemental Questions:Candidates are asked to be detailed in answering the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience, and education. Qualified applicants selected to move forward will be invited to participate in an interview.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.
Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFor more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jesus Raygoza, Recreation Manager, at 408-730-7398 or by email to For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email:
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.
No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.
01
Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire:
This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.
Note: qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.
Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.
Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete; qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form.By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.
Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently 18 years of age or older? If you are not currently 18, state when you turn 18 (month, date, year)
03
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? If selected by the department, submittal of education verification will be required.
- Yes
- No
04
Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in afterschool or camp programs is required. Do you have two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in after school or camp programs? If you answered "yes," outline your experience, in detail below. Include the type of program in your answer. If none, indicate "N/A."
05
Experience interacting with the public is required. Please list your experience in detail below. Include where you gained your experience (type of organization, program, business, school, etc.). If none, indicate NA.
06
Experience with supervising staff/volunteers is required. Please describe your experience in detail, below. Include in your answer where you obtained your experience (type of program, business, school, etc.) If none, indicate N/A.
07
Do you possess a First Aid/CPR/AED certification? If yes, please list the type of certification below and attach a copy to you application. If none, indicate NA.
08
Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi is desired. Are you bilingual in either of these languages or others? Please list the language(s) below.
09
Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting is desired. Please detail your experience below. In your answer include where you worked or volunteered. If no, indicate NA below.
10
Completion of 32 semester or 48 quarter educational units in Recreation, Education, or Kinesiology or closely related field is desired. Please list the courses and number of units you have completed below. If none, indicate "N/A
11
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) is desired. Describe your level of experience with each program below. If none, indicate NA.
12
Are you available to work Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.? If not, please list your full availability.
13
Do you have a current California Drivers license and a safe driving record?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
