Recreation Specialist I/II/III

Job Description:

Recreation Specialist I/II/III

Description

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE !

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Recreation Specialist.

Come join the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department in the role of Recreation Specialist. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, fun, and responsible, while maintaining, promoting, and enforcing safe practices. In this role some of your duties will include assisting with planning and promoting of recreation programs, supervising youth activities, plus so much more. If this sounds like you, apply today to join a department where you will enhance lives and the community by providing exceptional experiences!

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to planning, scheduling, organizing, and directing recreation activities and/or programs.

Examples of Duties

For a detailed and complete job description of the Recreation Specialist I, please click HERE .
For a detailed and complete job description of the Recreation Specialist II , please click HERE .
For a detailed and complete job description of the Recreation Specialist III , please click HERE .

Minimum Qualifications

For a detailed and complete job description of the Recreation Specialist I, please click HERE .
For a detailed and complete job description of the Recreation Specialist II , please click HERE .
For a detailed and complete job description of the Recreation Specialist III , please click HERE .

Recreation Specialist I
Experience and Training
Experience:
One season of experience in subject area is desirable.

AND

Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the tenth (10th) grade or fifteen (15) years of age by the beginning of summer programs.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

Recreation Specialist II
Experience and Training
Experience:
One (1) season of experience in the subject area.

AND

Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade at the beginning of summer programs.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

Recreation Specialist III
Experience and Training
Experience:
Two (2) seasons of experience performing duties in the subject area.

AND

Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree by the beginning of summer programs.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only. Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org .
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS :
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16.50 - $21.50 Hourly