Seasonal Recreation Program Assistant

The Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation has an opening for two Seasonal Recreation Program Assistants. The Recreation Program Assistant position is a seasonal position with the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation.  Normal work hours may include weekday evenings 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and weekends 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.  On average this position receives 15 hours per week annually.  The position will assist the implementation of youth and adult athletic league, general recreation programs, summer camps, and special events.  In addition, this position monitors rentals within recreation facilities that include:  soccer fields, basketball courts, multipurpose rooms, and baseball fields.

The position is under the general supervision of the Recreation Program Supervisor, and is responsible for enforcing equally all Recreation Division policies and procedures and/or general facility or park rules.

* SBI background check with fingerprinting is required.Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist with the implementation of youth and adult athletic leagues,  general recreation and athletic instructional programs, special events, and summer camps

Ensures activity areas are set up and broken down before and after recreation and athletic programs, activities, and special events;

Maintains accurate records by way of scorebooks and/or score clocks for basketball, volleyball, football, softball, and soccer;

Applies and conveys league rules for soccer, softball, basketball, football, and volleyball; instructs Start Smart Programs in baseball and basketball for 3-5 year old children and their parents;

Distributes team equipment, uniforms, and trophies; and ensures rooms, facilities, and facility exteriors are left neat and orderly after activities.
 
Provides light janitorial assistance at all recreation facilities that may include:  mopping, sweeping, restroom cleaning, trash removal, etc.TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior education and/or practical experience in a recreation setting.

Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Must possess the ability to utilize clear and concise language skills, follow written and verbal instructions, and provide energetic instruction.

Must be able to arrive on time for work and notify the appropriate individual in advance if unable to work.

Successful applicant should possess the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously or in rapid succession.

Experience in planning, organizing, initiating and monitoring of recreation activities preferred.

Must pass an SBI background check.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check.  Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.  In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment.  Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws. Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.