Recreation Specialist; Part-Time

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for Recreation Specialist position.

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without notice. Applications will be reviewed weekly.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional who will support the department and the public in the effective use of Active Net recreation management software
. They are comfortable learning and navigating systems, troubleshooting user issues, and providing clear, friendly guidance to both internal staff and community members.

• Strong proficiency in customer service, with a proven record of assisting diverse groups of users in a helpful, patient, and solutions-driven manner.
• Experience working with or supporting recreation management systems (Active Net experience highly desirable).
• Ability to process registrations, reservations, payments, and account updates accurately while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with problem-solving and escalating issues appropriately when necessary.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal staff, respond to public inquiries, and maintain professionalism in fast-paced or high-volume situations.
• Strong organizational skills, time-management, and the ability to prioritize tasks while supporting daily program operations.

• Patient, approachable, and empathetic in customer interactions.
• Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems or processes.
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to delivering high-quality service.
• Adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

This position is a part-time/temporary, at-will (FLSA: Non-Exempt) positions that are limited to a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Part-time employees are not typically eligible for benefits; however, they may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

Under general supervision, conduct special interest classes at various recreation centers; this position will also assist the reservations section by inputting and maintaining classes, activities, registration and managing the department's social media pages; and to perform related duties as required.

This is a part-time unclassified position, limited to 980 hours per fiscal year. The role is represented by AFSCME 809 Part-Time. Work hours may vary between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Occasional weekend availability is preferred to support City events and programs.

• Plans, organizes and instructs special interest classes or programs.
• Develops and schedules classes for various age groups.
• Prepares reports on the status of the special interest class or program as needed.
• May be assigned duties as a sports official on an urgency basis.

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance and demonstrable proficiency in an appropriate area.

• Special interest area of instruction; correct English usage.

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and deal tactfully with the public.

Special qualifications for particular recreation and leisure service activities shall be added as required.

This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until all positions are filled.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.

• Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
• SME review, no weight
• Selection Interview, weighted at 100%

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing pre-employment physical, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

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