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Community and Cultural Services Leader (As-Needed)
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| Salary: |
$19.26 Hourly
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| Job Type: |
Part-Time Temporary |
| Location: |
City of Santa Monica, California
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| This is a temporary hourly position without benefits. The City of Santa Monica provides a deferred compensation (457) retirement plan for its as-needed (temporary) employees who are not eligible for coverage under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City and as-needed employee are each required to contribute 3.75% of wages to the deferred compensation plan. As-needed employee contributions will be deducted from paychecks on a pre-tax basis. |
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Major Duties:
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Develops ideas and builds curriculum for programs and activities. Instructs, coaches or provides mentoring and guidance to program participants.
Coordinates special programs and/or assists in program-specific and City-wide events.
Opens, inspects and secures program facilities on a daily basis. Assists in the preparation, set-up, maintenance and security for programs and events.
Reports safety issues with equipment or facility to supervisor. Maintains an equipment and supplies inventory and recommends items to be purchased, repaired and/or replaced.
Enforces program policies, rules and regulations and monitors or supervises participants in program activities. Calls for appropriate back-up support as needed.
May arrange for field trips, speakers, (and other resources) in support of program activities.
Assists in preparing and distributing program and event publicity, including news releases, flyers pamphlets and brochures. May provide information and referral or program outreach at school classrooms, assemblies and meetings, community meetings, senior centers and event information booths.
Registers participants, takes reservations, schedules use of facilities and collects approved fees.
Assists in maintaining records and developing reports concerning new or ongoing programs including, but not limited to, participation levels and revenue reports.
Interacts with adults, parents and family members, providing program information, participant feedback and community resources.
Distributes program satisfaction surveys to participants or parents. Collects and tabulates survey material and prepares related reports.
Plans small scale special events at program sites.
Administers basic first aid and completes appropriate Risk Management forms, as required.
Performs other related duties, as assigned. |
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Minimum Qualifications:
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Knowledge of:
Recreational, educational, cultural and human service program activities, as appropriate to the job assignment.
Principles and practices of recreational and cultural service programming.
Effective customer service techniques.
Dispute resolution techniques.
Use of recreational and/or audiovisual equipment and supplies.
First aid methods and safety practices related to recreational programs.
Ability to:
Learn, understand and carry out the responsibilities of assigned program area. Monitor participation, track attendance and prepare and maintain basic records. Enforce program policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Interact and communicate effectively with program participants, family members, school administrators and/or City staff in a professional manner.
Provide instruction and guidance to participants.
Learn and implement program-specific computer software systems.
Effectively resolve conflicts and handle participant disputes.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Provide effective customer service.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.
Provide basic first aid and CPR.
Skill in:
Planning, modifying and conducting activities of assigned specialty program area. Dealing with program participants, co-workers and supervisors in a cooperative, constructive and supportive manner.
Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.
Cash handling and making change.
Using basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and desktop publishing applications, depending on job assignment.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent. One year of recent, paid or volunteer work experience directly related to recreation or community programs and services, involving public contact. Depending on job assignment, the one year of recent experience must be in the area of specialty, i.e., Youth and Education Enrichment; Youth Sports and Recreation; Community Sports; Senior and Therapeutic Recreation. Bilingual skills may be required, depending upon assignment.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid class C driver license, depending upon job assignment. Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certificate dependent upon assignment. |
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Selection Process:
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| This is a temporary hourly position without benefits. The City Of Santa Monica provides a deferred compensation (457) retirement plan for its as-needed (temporary) employees who are not eligible for coverage under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City and as-needed employee are each required to contribute 3.75% of wages to the deferred compensation plan. As-needed employee contributions will be deducted from paychecks on a pre-tax basis.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Application Review: All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.
NOTE: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
Postmarks will not be accepted.
All employees of the City of Santa Monica are designated by both State and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phrase of the emergency. |
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