PAL Recreation Specialist; part-time

Overview

Work somewhere that matters. Apply to work with Fairfield PAL!

The Fairfield Police Activities League ("PAL") Teen Center is looking for amazing team members to support program staff and help teens grow, learn, and have fun. Apply today to join a team dedicated to transforming teens through sports, recreation, academics, and more. Training is provided. Serve your community, expand your skillset, and network as you develop your resume and advance your career.

• PAL Recreation Specialists lead program participants in a variety of activities in an assigned program or service area, including but not limited to:
• recreation activities
• health and fitness programs
• prevention programs
• special events
• marketing functions

Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

License and/or Certificate: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License may be required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.

Other duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for monitoring program and site rules, policies and regulations.
• Provide courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, City personnel and the public.
• Monitor behavior of program participants.
• Conduct set up and clean-up of facility and equipment; may be charged with the opening and closing duties.
• Assist with miscellaneous office tasks, i.e. retrieving and distributing mail, receiving shipments, delivering items to program sites.

Knowledge of:

• A wide variety of recreation programs and activities including active and passive games, arts and crafts, dramatic arts, nature and science, and special events.
• Modern office equipment, including computers.

Ability to:

• Work with a wide variety of recreation programs and activities including active and passive games, arts and crafts, dramatic arts, nature and science, and special events.
• Use equipment used in the area of specialization.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment and nurture the development of staff.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule dependent upon program requirements.
• Possess and maintain a positive "can do" attitude.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

Candidates must submit an online application via Neo Gov/ by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call Neo Gov’s Applicant Support Line at .

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If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at  at least 1 week prior to the Final date to receive applications or examination date.

The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates once mutual interest is established. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted once you have accepted a conditional job offer from the City.

Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences.

Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.