Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,638.00 - $68,439.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
The City of Sacramento's Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department is a forward-thinking municipal organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents through diverse recreational, educational, and community-centered programs. Known for its commitment to fostering youth development, enhancing community engagement, and providing exceptional public services, the department plays a vital role in managing city-owned indoor and outdoor properties for various special events. Supporting community enrichment and public recreation, the department ensures a wide array of activities are accessible, inclusive, and beneficial to all demographics in Sacramento. This includes the coordination of youth employment initiatives, educational enrichment programs, childcare... Show More
Job Requirements
- Two years of leadership experience in recreation, education, youth development, child care, special events, or community service settings
- Successful completion of college-level courses in recreation, education, child development, or related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis
- Possession of valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment
- Ability to pass physical, criminal background check, drug test, and tuberculosis screening
- Completion of Mandatory Reporter training within two weeks of employment
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and be on-call
- Must be able to perform physical tasks including walking, standing, lifting up to 20 pounds
- Compliance with child-care and elder-care qualifications as applicable
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, youth development, or community service activities
- Principles of supervision and staff training
- First aid and safety practices
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Common computer software applications
- Organization and operating procedures of the department
- Facility and staffing requirements for community programs
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Organize and direct various community programs
- Maintain cooperative relationships
- Plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise personnel
- Develop program policies and procedures
- Compile grant funding requests
Job Duties
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, youth development, youth employment, or community service programs
- Design, evaluate, and recommend continuation, modification, or cancellation of programs
- Determine facility, equipment, scheduling, and staffing needs for programs and events
- Coordinate activities with other departments and external agencies
- Provide information and referrals via brochures, flyers, and promotional materials
- Provide workshops and training to lower-level staff
- Prepare and maintain reports, records, and grant materials
- Conduct recruitments for part-time and seasonal positions
- Make presentations to groups or boards
- Develop and coordinate fundraising events
- Supervise recreation leaders, volunteers, and other personnel
- Manage and operate sports facilities or community centers
- Respond to public and agency inquiries
- Interview, select, evaluate program participants
- Perform related duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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