PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Full Time
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
$19.62 - $26.30 an hour
Posted
Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the Community & Library Services Department working under the direction of the Specific Events Supervisor at the Adventure Playground in Huntington Central Park. The ideal candidate must possess the skills to initiate, develop, organize, and implement outdoor activities and programming for the Huntington Beach Adventure Playground.

Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close once the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.
This position is a Non-Perm, Part Time
Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7 1/2% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Examples of Essential Duties

Under the direction of the Specific Events Supervisor, the Program Coordinator:

  • Assists in planning and implementation of Adventure Playground programs
  • Collects fees
  • Supervises playground area and gives work direction to part-time recreation leaders
  • Assists in making reservations for special groups
  • Assists in picking up donations of materials for the playground
  • Helps promote Adventure Playground through civic organization

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful performance in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:


Knowledge of:
Knowledge of current trends in outdoor programs and activities for children in an Adventure Playground setting. The ability to supervise children participating in activities at Adventure Playground and provide direction and support to part-time staff members assigned to Adventure Playground.


Ability to:
Schedule and coordinate part-time staff. Work effectively with a wide variety of groups and individuals.


Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years directly related experience or training developing and/or administering outdoor recreational programming for children.

License: Must possess a valid California Driver license and an acceptable driving record by the time of appointment. Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.

Certifications: Within three months of appointment must obtain CPR/First Aid Certificates.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

  • Application Review
  • Department Interview
  • Selection Process
  • Background Investigation
  • Appointment
Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.


The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

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