Recreation Specialist IV - Driver ($29.06/hour - $39.22/hour)

Are you a skilled, safety-conscious driver looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity? Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) is seeking a motivated Recreation Specialist IV to join our team in a key driver role supporting district-wide recreation programming.

What You'll Do:

• Safely tow and transport large district assets including the rock wall, mobile stage, and giant LED screen
• Support a variety of special events and our "Get Outdoors" programming
• Proactively inspect and ensure all equipment meets safety standards before and after transport
• Operate with a high degree of independence while contributing to a positive team environment

What We're Looking For:

• Valid driver's license with experience towing large trailers or heavy equipment assets
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfort working in dynamic, event-driven environments
• Availability on nights and weekends

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Enjoy the flexibility of supplementary part-time hours that fit around your schedule
• Work in an upbeat, supportive environment
• Play a hands-on role in programming that gets your community outside and active

Details About The Position: 

• Available Positions: 1
• Hourly Rate: $29.06/hour - $39.22/hour
• Work Schedule: Up to 18 hours/week
• Typical Work hours: Hours will generally be during evenings and weekends based on programming needs.
• Part-Time, Year-Round, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position 
• Work Location: Multiple Sites within the District
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30)

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. This posting may close at any time.

Definition 

Under direction on an hourly or seasonal basis, to provide special technical recreation skill, or to teach a particular skill or craft; and to do related work as required. 

Distinguishing Features 

This is a broad class covering a wide variety of recreation technicians and workers employed on an hourly or seasonal basis.   Recreation Specialist IV must be able to develop and conduct a course of endeavor in one or more fields.  They will receive guidance on District policies, requirements and general course content form a Recreation Supervisor, but must exercise independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge and skills in the conduct of the group or class. 

A list of currently recognized specialties is listed below.

Examples of Duties 

• Plans, schedules and conducts classes or groups in specific fields. 

• Develops class material for age groups involved. 

• May be placed in charge of overall recreation programs and/or activities. 

• May visit playgrounds and centers or staff meetings and assist with instructions and leadership techniques in a specific skill. 

• May supervise one or more staff as required by the program. 

• Stimulates interest and appreciation in one or more fields of the specific activity. 

• Maintains facilities and equipment for class use; maintains an inventory of necessary materials for class or group and notifies supervisor of needs. 

• Keeps records and makes reports as required. 

• Responsibility for one or more theater technical department. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be eighteen years of age or older. 

• Completion of one year of college or university work with specialization in recreation, physical education, group work, or a closely related field. 

• One-year experience in teaching or conducting groups or classes in the major fields of the assigned activity. 

• Some acceptable combination of education and experience. 

Special Requirements 

Knowledge of: 

Common outdoor and indoor sports and games and methods of playing them. 

Organizational skills required for conduction of individual group activities. 

Sources containing rules and regulations for sports and games. 

Common handicrafts and fundamental techniques of working and teaching them. 

Instruction in specialized classes such as Special Interest Classes, Dance and Fitness. 

Fundamentals of First Aid and CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and techniques of administering them. 

Ability To: 

Organize and conduct individual and group activities. 

Train and supervise assistants. 

Work cooperatively with supervisors and other staff members. 

Follow oral and written instructions and accept responsibility. 

Read blueprints, draw blueprints and construction drawings. 

Salary : $29 - $39