Recreation Specialist I (Sports Center)

This position is budgeted to start within the range of $18.94 - $22.72.

This is a PERS (Public Agency Retirement System) budgeted position and is limited to 1,500 hours per fiscal year.  

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to providing top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido.  The Community Services Department is currently recruiting for a Recreation Specialist I at the Escondido Sports Center. This thriving sports facility includes two roller hockey arenas, one regulation-sized soccer arena, and one “mini” soccer arena. The anticipated schedule will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Community Services Supervisor at the Escondido Sports Center, maintain positive relationships with team managers, participants, and other entities.
• Provide assistance as needed to fellow employees for special programs, daily tasks, and events.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work closely with the Community Services Supervisor in creation and management of sports leagues, tournaments, and schedules.
• Attend meetings, distribute equipment, and review policies and procedures.

• Assist with the collection of paperwork.

• Attend games and activities.
• Maintain inventory and quality of equipment.
• Update and distribute league information to players and managers.
• Monitor facility and all activities to assure safety and security of public and staff.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for emergency and injury reporting; administer basic First Aid, as necessary.
• Ensure that all programs are running smoothly and efficiently.
• Promote programs and events to customers.
• Responsible for training and monitoring scorekeepers
• Make pre-game announcements and updates when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Work well in a team environment, and display good customer service skills.
• Have a depth knowledge in team sports
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Minimum requirements:

• 18 years of age.
• Be able to obtain current First Aid/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. 

NOTE: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment

Community Services Department
 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

Telephone (760) 839-4691

Only applications submitted through the city’s website will be accepted

NOTE:  For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site.  The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.  All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.  A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen.  Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process.  When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.  Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status.  In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment.  The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.

The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire.  New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt. 

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:

• Served in the U.S. armed forces
• Received an honorable discharge
• Did not retire from military service
• Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.

Salary : $19 - $100