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WRAP SITE DIRECTOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC)

Salary

$25.25 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PR25-010 (03-WRAP)

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

12/02/2024

Closing Date

12/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: Approximately 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Community Recreation Bureau, has two immediate openings for an unclassified WRAP Site Director - Recreation Leader X (Non-Career). The WRAP (Winners Reaching Amazing Potential) Expanded Learning Program is a structured after-school program operated in partnership with Long Beach Unified School District at LBUSD campuses. It offers a balanced mixture of academic enrichment, homework assistance, and physically and emotionally healthy activities that are fundamental components of youth development.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Under the direction of a supervisor, design, plan, and oversee implementation of a site program that includes homework assistance, tutoring, academic enrichment, and physical recreation.

• Manage and supervise program staff.

• Oversee participant behavior, program risk management, and safety of participants and staff.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with school administration, faculty, support staff, and the parents of participants.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must meet at least one of the options below:

• (Option A) - Three (3) years (or equivalent 750 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in after school programming for school-aged youth, academic enrichment program or a related field ;OR,

• (Option B) - Seventy-two (72) units of college education, including a minimum of 16 units in recreation, childcare or a related field ;OR,

• (Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above.

• Must have completed 48 or more units at an accredited college or university, OR must be able to successfully pass a Literacy and Math Proficiency Test administered by Long Beach Unified School District.

• Must have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities.

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Be willing to work a consistent schedule between the hours of 1:00pm-7:00pm Monday-Friday during the school year and 8:00am-5:00pm during school breaks.

• Be willing to assist various programs at various site locations.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Google Meets, Forms, Documents, etc.

• Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

  The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational, administrative, and program management skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes

• No

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  NON-CAREER NOTICE: I understand that non-career positions are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

• Yes

• No

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  This position requires meeting at least one of the options below:

(Option A) - Three (3) years (or equivalent 750 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in after school programming for school-aged youth, academic enrichment program or a related field;OR,

(Option B) - Seventy-two (72) units of college education, including a minimum of sixteen (16) units in recreation, childcare or a related field;OR,

(Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above.

Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications:

• (Option A) - I have at least three (3) years (or equivalent 750 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in after school programming for school-aged youth, academic enrichment program or a related field.

• (Option B) - I have at least seventy-two (72) units of college education, including a minimum of sixteen (16) units in recreation, childcare or a related field.

• (Option C) - I have a combination of education and experience as outlined above.

• I do not meet the requirements of the position as outlined above.

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  Applicants for this position must have completed 48 or more unites at an accredited college or university, OR final candidates must be able to pass a LBUSD-administered math and literacy exam. Please indicate how you intend to meet this requirement.

• I certify I have completed 48 or more units at an accredited college or university.

• I am willing to take a LBUSD administered math and literacy exam and will do so upon offer of employment (to be coordinated by WRAP program). I understand that a passing score is needed to be considered for employment.

• I am not able to meet this requirement.

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  Please describe your experience working (paid or unpaid) in recreation or a related field. (If none, please type N/A.)

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  Please describe your college education, including number of units completed total, and number of units completed related to recreation, childcare or a related field. (If none, please type N/A.)

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  This position requires working a consistent schedule between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during school breaks, and/or occasional Saturdays, assisting various programs at various school locations.

Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

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  This position requires the applicant to be at least 18 years of age. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator's license?

• Yes

• No

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  This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes, I have access to reliable transportation.

• No, I do not have access to reliable transportation.

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  Proficiency in the use of various computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Google Meets, Forms, Documents, etc.) is desirable. Please list any computer software you have experience with and state your level of proficiency. (If none, please type N/A.)

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  I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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