This exam has been extended to close on Monday, April 29, 2024.
The City invites applicants for part-time Recreation Technician at the Goleta Community Center. Ideal candidates have exceptional customer service skills, experience in planning and coordinating programs or events, with some experience in Recreation or Human Services desirable. 
 
ABOUT THE POSITION
The part-time Recreation Technician coordinates and promotes senior programs at the Goleta Community Center for area residents which include activities and services providing recreational, social, physical, nutritional and educational components. Primary programs will typically operate during weekday morning hours, with the need to provide services in the evening and weekends as needed.
 
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Neighborhood Services Department has several divisions and provides a broad range of “front-facing” services to the Goleta community. In addition to the Neighborhood Services Division which oversees the management of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program (and other grant programs), City Assist (online portal for residents to submit requests for services), Homelessness, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Parking Control and Enforcement. The Department’s other divisions include Library Services, Parks and Recreation, and it is responsible for several important Capital Improvement Projects. For more information on the Neighborhood Services Department, please visit the department’s webpage: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/neighborhood-services.
 The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class, depending upon business need and changing business practices:
 

1. Makes recommendations on program operations; coordinates day-to-day program activities; may recruit, hire, train, and supervise the work of program staff and volunteers.
2. Acts as a liaison with various community organizations. 
3. Provides information regarding programs to staff and members of the public.
4. Maintains all program records; prepares written and oral reports as needed.
5. Makes recommendations on operations and procedures.
6. Provides exceptional customer service in representing the department and the City of Goleta. 
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Training 
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; college coursework, with an emphasis on Recreation or a related field, is desired.

 
Experience:

• One year of experience in Recreation, Human Services, or a related field is desired.

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: 

• General office methods and procedures.
•  Proper English usage, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
•  Working knowledge of policies, procedures, and rules of the assigned work unit as well as other City departments.
•  Effective methods and techniques in customer service and telephone caller handling.
•  Office equipment operation, including multi-line telephone systems, computers, adding machines, photocopiers, and other related office equipment.
•  A variety of software applications as required by job assignment.
•  First aid, CPR, and safety precautions and procedures.

 Ability to: 

• Use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
•  Receive the public in person and/or over the telephone.
•  Apply and explain regulations, policies, and procedures.
•  Maintain records and perform assigned program activities in accordance with established practices and general instructions; perform detailed and multi-task activities.
•  Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
•  Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
•  Learn the policies and procedures of the assigned department as related to position responsibilities.
•  Operate related office equipment including a multi-line telephone system.
•  Work independently.
•  Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

Special Requirements.

• Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of CPR Certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

• Mental function: Includes reading, writing, mathematical computations, operating a computer, problem solving, managing multiple projects, calmly handling complaints and problems from irate citizens or contractors, and decision making under stressful conditions.

• Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.

• Mobility: Incumbents must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Incumbents may be required to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

• Vision: Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, and printed documents, and to operate assigned equipment.

• Hearing: Incumbents are required to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

• Environment: Normal office setting. Individuals may be exposed to noise and/or dust.

• Other factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbents may be required to use a personal vehicle in the course of employment.