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Location : Vacaville, CA
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: RSIII 2023
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 02/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Vacaville is currently recruiting to fill a variety of vacancies for Recreation Specialist III's within the Parks & Recreation Department. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring department on a continuous basis.
The Recreation Specialist III plans, implements, leads and directs activities, programs and events in a number of different program areas, including but not limited to: Gymnastics, Youth Services, Early Childhood Enrichment, Therapeutic Recreation and Youth and Adult Sports.
If you would like to apply for early child enrichment, please click
For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.com.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits, and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (24 hours per year).
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service, leadership, and written and verbal communications skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience marketing program activities to include social media savvy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma and twelve (12) semester units from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Equivalent of two (2) years of work experience performing increasingly responsible duties in a position equivalent to a Recreation Specialist II.
Please click to view the Recreation Specialist II classification.
Specific Education or Experience Requirements:
License or Certificate:
Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be at least 18 years of age if required to drive vehicles for City business.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit necessary documents as soon as possible.
A completed City of Vacaville Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by the closing of this recruitment.Applicants can apply online at . Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling .
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide a valid TB certificate and successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for these positions may include experience verification, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) and/or drug screen.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month*. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (24 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
*Except Lifeguards classified as seasonal part-time employees - please see job bulletin for details.
01
What program area are you most interested in working in as a Recreation Specialist III?
02
What program area is your second choice?
03
How many college credits have you successfully completed? If you have no college credits, please enter "N/A."
04
Do you possess a valid Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification?
05
Do you possess a United States of America Gymnastics National Safety certification?
06
California Education Code 10911.5 requires public recreation program employers to fingerprint employees having direct contact with any minor on or before the first day of employment. Do you understand that fingerprinting will be required?
07
Do you understand that if you are interested in working our early childhood enrichment programs you would need to apply for the preschool instructor recruitment?
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Location : Vacaville, CA
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: RSIII 2023
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 02/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Vacaville is currently recruiting to fill a variety of vacancies for Recreation Specialist III's within the Parks & Recreation Department. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring department on a continuous basis.
The Recreation Specialist III plans, implements, leads and directs activities, programs and events in a number of different program areas, including but not limited to: Gymnastics, Youth Services, Early Childhood Enrichment, Therapeutic Recreation and Youth and Adult Sports.
If you would like to apply for early child enrichment, please click
For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.com.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits, and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (24 hours per year).
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service, leadership, and written and verbal communications skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience marketing program activities to include social media savvy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma and twelve (12) semester units from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Equivalent of two (2) years of work experience performing increasingly responsible duties in a position equivalent to a Recreation Specialist II.
Please click to view the Recreation Specialist II classification.
Specific Education or Experience Requirements:
- Gymnastics: Six (6) months of gymnastics or closely related experience is highly desirable; possession of a related certificate such as a current United States of America Gymnastics (USAG) National Safety certification and a professional USAG membership is highly desirable.
- Youth Services: College-level coursework is preferred in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology, and one (1) year of work experience in a leadership capacity in a related youth-oriented or classroom environment is required.
- Therapeutic Recreation: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred.
License or Certificate:
Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be at least 18 years of age if required to drive vehicles for City business.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit necessary documents as soon as possible.
A completed City of Vacaville Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by the closing of this recruitment.Applicants can apply online at . Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling .
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide a valid TB certificate and successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for these positions may include experience verification, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) and/or drug screen.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month*. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (24 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
*Except Lifeguards classified as seasonal part-time employees - please see job bulletin for details.
01
What program area are you most interested in working in as a Recreation Specialist III?
- Gymnastics
- Youth Services
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Youth & Adult Sports
- Concessions
- Special Events
02
What program area is your second choice?
- Gymnastics
- Youth Services
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Youth & Adult Sports
- Concessions
- Special Events
03
How many college credits have you successfully completed? If you have no college credits, please enter "N/A."
04
Do you possess a valid Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess a United States of America Gymnastics National Safety certification?
- Yes
- No
06
California Education Code 10911.5 requires public recreation program employers to fingerprint employees having direct contact with any minor on or before the first day of employment. Do you understand that fingerprinting will be required?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you understand that if you are interested in working our early childhood enrichment programs you would need to apply for the preschool instructor recruitment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
