City of Fullerton
Sr. Parks & Recreation Specialist Series
City of Fullerton, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632
Under general supervision assists with the supervision of nonregular staff; performs a wide variety of duties related to the organization, coordination and supervision of a major function, activity or phase of a Parks and Recreation Department program and performs related work as required.
This is an at-will/temporary/non-benefited position.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will remain on file for three months from the date received and are reviewed when there is a need to fill a vacancy.
Knowledge and Abilities
The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this series include the following: Knowledge of Parks and Recreation program content, organization, policies and procedures related to area assigned; Knowledge of community organizations and resources related to the area assigned; Knowledge of customer service techniques; Knowledge of principles and techniques of planning group activities related to area assigned; Knowledge of English usage and grammar; Knowledge of principles and techniques of monitoring and inspecting group activities; Knowledge of specialized functions of the area assigned and related safety precautions; Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques. And the ability to: Organize, coordinate and perform a variety of duties related to playgrounds, facilities, recreation, events, arts and after school programs depending on area assigned; Lead and train assigned staff and assist with staff evaluations; Study and analyze community needs and recommend new programs or program adaptation to meet those needs; Meet the public with courtesy and tact; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and use judgment and initiative; Operate a personal computer and use applicable software; Learn, understand and apply applicable policies and procedures; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Read and write at the level required for successful job performance. Typical Qualifications
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is as follows: Senior Parks and Recreation Specialist I
Education: Graduation from high school plus two years of study at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Art, Art History or a related field. Experience: Three years of performing responsible recreational, physical education or related duties to include two seasons with lead or supervisory responsibility. Senior Parks and Recreation Specialist II
Education: Graduation from high school plus three years of study at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Art, Art History or a related field. Experience: Four years of performing recreational, physical education or related duties to include three seasons with lead or supervisory responsibility. Special Requirements Include: Valid and appropriate California Drivers License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this series. Physical Tasks and Working Conditions
Work is performed in a recreational facility, day camp and/or playground environment. Some work may be performed in an office environment and in a variety of field trip locations. The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline.
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The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this series include the following: Knowledge of Parks and Recreation program content, organization, policies and procedures related to area assigned; Knowledge of community organizations and resources related to the area assigned; Knowledge of customer service techniques; Knowledge of principles and techniques of planning group activities related to area assigned; Knowledge of English usage and grammar; Knowledge of principles and techniques of monitoring and inspecting group activities; Knowledge of specialized functions of the area assigned and related safety precautions; Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques. And the ability to: Organize, coordinate and perform a variety of duties related to playgrounds, facilities, recreation, events, arts and after school programs depending on area assigned; Lead and train assigned staff and assist with staff evaluations; Study and analyze community needs and recommend new programs or program adaptation to meet those needs; Meet the public with courtesy and tact; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and use judgment and initiative; Operate a personal computer and use applicable software; Learn, understand and apply applicable policies and procedures; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Read and write at the level required for successful job performance. Typical Qualifications
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is as follows: Senior Parks and Recreation Specialist I
Education: Graduation from high school plus two years of study at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Art, Art History or a related field. Experience: Three years of performing responsible recreational, physical education or related duties to include two seasons with lead or supervisory responsibility. Senior Parks and Recreation Specialist II
Education: Graduation from high school plus three years of study at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Art, Art History or a related field. Experience: Four years of performing recreational, physical education or related duties to include three seasons with lead or supervisory responsibility. Special Requirements Include: Valid and appropriate California Drivers License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this series. Physical Tasks and Working Conditions
Work is performed in a recreational facility, day camp and/or playground environment. Some work may be performed in an office environment and in a variety of field trip locations. The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline.
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