Sports Program Assistant Job at City of Salinas
Note: This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Depending on years of experience, all interested applicants must provide either a copy of high school diploma, or unofficial college transcripts at the time of application. Applications will be considered incomplete without a copy of high school diploma or college transcripts.
Summary of Duties : Under direction, assist with the hiring, training and supervision of youth and adult sports officials. Assist with the organization, implementation and supervision of youth and adult sports programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics : This position is a journey level position in the recreation assistant series and is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator by the performance of the less complex activities. Incumbents are expected to be able to perform assigned duties with only occasional instruction or assistance within a relatively short period of time.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from Recreation Coordinators. Exercises functional and technical supervision over temporary/part-time employees and volunteers.
Essential Job Functions
- Schedules officials for youth and adult sports programs
- Assists in hiring, training, supervising and evaluating sports officials
- Assists in the organization, implementation and supervision of adult and youth sports programs, including leagues and tournaments
- Assists in the development, interpretation and evaluation of sports rules and procedures
- Understands, interprets, monitors and updates sports program expenditures
- Responds to questions from the public concerning sports programs
- Reviews and analyzes program evaluation forms issued to participants
- Monitors time sheets and processes claim payments
- Coordinates and oversees volunteer coaches
- Prepares program correspondence and advertising copy
- Delivers sports equipment to sites throughout the city
- Organizes sports equipment storage areas
- Assists with the development of the sports officials’ program budget
- May directly supervise Recreation Center facility or other facilities as needed
- May post and receive registration for sports programs
- May assist with playing field preparation
- Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Parks and Community Services Department rules and regulations
- Working knowledge of the rules and equipment related to softball and basketball
- Some knowledge of the rules and equipment related to volleyball, soccer, flag football and youth baseball
Skill in:
- Dealing with problems using understanding, tact and patience
- Organizing games
- Operating a personal computer with proficiency using word processing and spreadsheet programs
Ability to:
- Effectively organize and coordinate large numbers of people and multiple events
- Train, coordinate and direct assigned staff
- Express initiative and patience in encouraging participation
- Understand, interpret, apply and enforce sports program rules and policies
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Perform basic mathematical calculations
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals
- Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
Education and Experience: Sixty (60) college units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation Administration or closely related field and one (1) year experience OR high school diploma or equivalent and (3) three years of experience in planning, organizing and implementing recreation and/or sports programs.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a First Aid and CPR certificate within six (6) months of appointment. Employee must complete AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and assemble games, toys and other small pieces of recreation equipment as required. Vision sufficient to detect and distinguish between different colors, read fine print and visual display terminals; hearing sufficient to conduct conversations occasionally over the noise from groups of people, in-person and using the telephone; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, occasionally in crowds of people and for addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, leap, jump, run for short distances, twist, turn bend stoop, and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, control a group of young children, walk on uneven surfaces; physical strength to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and occasionally up to 50 pounds, of boxes containing equipment and recreation materials; physical stamina sufficient to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect interpret and analyze data, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
Working conditions may vary from day-to-day but will include working in an office environment, indoor recreation facilities, working outdoors in sun, heat, fog and rain, at night and on weekends and some holidays. Subject sitting in an office environment for prolonged time. Occasionally subjected to long periods of standing and walking outdoors, indoors and occasional exposure to the outdoor elements in a park or recreational environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Veteran’s Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City’s Veteran’s Preference Application and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Selection Process: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTIONPROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.
Salary Steps: Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a six-month probationary period.)
Recruitment Contact:
Maria Avila
(831)758-7231
maria.avila@ci.salinas.ca.us
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