City of Eugene Job Postings

Job Title:	Youth Recreation Program Staff
Salary:	$8.40 - $11.60 Hourly
Job Type:	Temporary
Location:	Eugene, Oregon
Requisition #:	00009

Job Title:

Youth Recreation Program Staff

Salary:

$8.40 - $11.60 Hourly

Job Type:

Temporary

Location:

Eugene, Oregon

Requisition #:

00009


Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
Provide a wide range of recreational opportunities for youth in a fun, safe, and positive social environment. Depending on position, may develop and implement programs, provide direct leadership to youth, and be a positive role model. Ensure that activities are appropriate for the interests and development of youth. Applications are kept in the OPEN file for four (4) months. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED, OR HIRED, AFTER 4 MONTHS AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION, YOU WILL NEED TO RE-APPLY. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY Employment Sites:Please contact, in person, the City of Eugene Recreation Community Centers serving youth and/or local schools to discuss your interest in a potential position Hours: Varied/ Approximately 6-9 hours/week.
Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Plans and implements recreational programs for preschool, youth, and seniors. Assists Recreation Activity Leader with activities for youth. Organizes, directs, and leads activities. Works cooperatively with staff and parents. Is alert at all times for the safety of the participants. Conducts the program in a manner consistent with the policies of the Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services (LRCS) Department. May supervise children in a variety of settings under the guidance of the Recreation Activities Coordinator. May oversee recreation programs and act as site coordinator at specific program site. Implements effective discipline and safety measures when necessary. Keeps accurate records and completes all forms in a timely manner. Communicates daily with parents/guardians. Prepares daily snacks. Adheres to scheduled work hours. Attends required meetings and training. Keeps accurate records and completes forms in a timely manner; prepares monthly calendar and/or newsletters. Prepares, organizes, and cleans up activity sites. Supports and respects diversity in the workplace. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Developmentally appropriate activities for youth. Ability to: Work well with others. Maintain order and safe conditions Identify hazards and implement solutions. Work well with minimal supervision. Work within the policies and guidelines set by City policy. Perform assigned tasks effectively. Minimum RequirementsExperience leading recreation, education, enrichment activities for youth. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. Recreation Leader Requires equivalent to one year of full-time experience leading recreational activities, performing child care, or related programs/activities. Recreation Activity Coordinator Requires two or more years experience leading recreational activities, performing child care, or related programs/activities. Some post-secondary education preferred in recreation, education, psychology, or related field preferred. License or Certificate The following are required at date of hire or ability to obtain within 30 days Current Community First Aid and Safety certification. Current Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certification. Current Food Handler's Card. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse class (Contact Lane Family Connections for information regarding classes.) A valid Oregon driver’s license or, the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). MUST PASS A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
Supplemental Information:
Selection Process Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment. Applicants selected to continue in the process will be notified within two-three weeks after the posting deadline. DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY, GENERALLY, ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION (TESTING, INTERVIEWS) WILL BE CONTACTED. CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT JOB POSTINGS IS ALSO AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE JOB INFORMATION LINE (541) 682-5061 OR GOING TO www.eugene-or.gov/jobs AND SELECTING “STATUS OF RECENTLY POSTED POSITIONS”. The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States. The City of Eugene is committed to a work environment which values the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent service to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, the City continues to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Posting last updated - October 21, 2009

Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

Provide a wide range of recreational opportunities for youth in a fun, safe, and positive social environment. Depending on position, may develop and implement programs, provide direct leadership to youth, and be a positive role model. Ensure that activities are appropriate for the interests and development of youth.

Applications are kept in the OPEN file for four (4) months.
IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED, OR HIRED, AFTER 4 MONTHS AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION, YOU WILL NEED TO RE-APPLY.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

Employment Sites:Please contact, in person, the City of Eugene Recreation Community Centers serving youth and/or local schools to discuss your interest in a potential position

Hours: Varied/ Approximately 6-9 hours/week.

Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Plans and implements recreational programs for preschool, youth, and seniors.

Assists Recreation Activity Leader with activities for youth.

Organizes, directs, and leads activities.

Works cooperatively with staff and parents.

Is alert at all times for the safety of the participants.

Conducts the program in a manner consistent with the policies of the Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services (LRCS) Department.

May supervise children in a variety of settings under the guidance of the Recreation Activities Coordinator.

May oversee recreation programs and act as site coordinator at specific program site.

Implements effective discipline and safety measures when necessary.

Keeps accurate records and completes all forms in a timely manner.

Communicates daily with parents/guardians.

Prepares daily snacks.

Adheres to scheduled work hours.

Attends required meetings and training.

Keeps accurate records and completes forms in a timely manner; prepares monthly calendar and/or newsletters.

Prepares, organizes, and cleans up activity sites.

Supports and respects diversity in the workplace.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
Developmentally appropriate activities for youth.

Ability to:
Work well with others.

Maintain order and safe conditions

Identify hazards and implement solutions.

Work well with minimal supervision.

Work within the policies and guidelines set by City policy.

Perform assigned tasks effectively.

Minimum RequirementsExperience leading recreation, education, enrichment activities for youth. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Recreation Leader
Requires equivalent to one year of full-time experience leading recreational activities, performing child care, or related programs/activities.

Recreation Activity Coordinator
Requires two or more years experience leading recreational activities, performing child care, or related programs/activities. Some post-secondary education preferred in recreation, education, psychology, or related field preferred.

License or Certificate The following are required at date of hire or ability to obtain within 30 days
Current Community First Aid and Safety certification.

Current Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certification.

Current Food Handler's Card.

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse class (Contact Lane Family Connections for information regarding classes.)

A valid Oregon driver’s license or, the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

MUST PASS A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

Supplemental Information:

Selection Process

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment. Applicants selected to continue in the process will be notified within two-three weeks after the posting deadline.

DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY, GENERALLY, ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION (TESTING, INTERVIEWS) WILL BE CONTACTED.

CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT JOB POSTINGS IS ALSO AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE JOB INFORMATION LINE (541) 682-5061 OR GOING TO www.eugene-or.gov/jobs AND SELECTING “STATUS OF RECENTLY POSTED POSITIONS”.

The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.

The City of Eugene is committed to a work environment which values the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent service to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, the City continues to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posting last updated - October 21, 2009