OLDER ADULTS CLASS INSTRUCTOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III, IV, V-N/C)

Job Description:

OLDER ADULTS CLASS INSTRUCTOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III, IV, V-N/C)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after May 22, 2024 without further notice.

Come join the City of Long Beach! Our Community Recreation Services Bureau, in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, is seeking amazing Recreation Program Leaders to assist with the Older Adults Program.

The Older Adults Program offers activities and programs for adults 50+ at our seven Senior Center and various park locations citywide. Senior programming is currently from 9:00am-2:00pm or 8:00am-5:00pm, depending on location. Activities include cultural arts, fitness, excursions, nutrition, drop-in and special events, enrichment opportunities, lifelong opportunities, volunteerism and Information and Referral. We are currently seeking to fill multiple Instructor positions for Older Adult Program Staff at the Long Beach Senior Center (1150 E 4th St), but this recruitment may be used to fill positions at other locations and/or programs. These positions include:

• Senior Program Instructor - Duties include: develop a course/class/activity plan and instruct classes for older adults. Topics to be determined according to interest, experience, knowledge, & skill set.
  
• Citywide Senior Program Instructor - Duties include: Instructor duties as listed above with classes offered across all senior centers in LB. Additional opportunities for hours teaching at multiple senior locations.
  
  

These positions can be filled at the following levels, depending on qualifications:
RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III - $ 16.60 / hour
RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST IV - $ 17.14 / hour
RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST V - $ 17.91 / hour

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 $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including 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, older adults program, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.

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 the Program coordinator:

• Work with staff and volunteers to provide Older Adult participants with program activities, including workshops, field trips, special events, tournaments, classes, and fitness programs.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being for all older adult program participants at all times, including providing proper accommodations according to individual needs.
• Plan, conduct, market, and implement activities and programs.
• Prepare documents and written reports for the Program Supervisor.
• Prepare and develop monthly program calendars.
• Maintain all program resources, including equipment and supplies.
• Attend all mandatory offsite staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (if under 18, must have valid permit to work).
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current CPR and First Aid certification prior to appointment.
• Experience with planning and implementing programs.
• Work or volunteer experience in recreation programs, older adult programs, and/or other related areas is highly desirable.
• Work or volunteer experience working with older adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after May 22, 2024 without further notice. 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 an Equal 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 the California 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.

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Salary:

$16.60 - $17.91 Hourly