About the Department

INTERNAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY!
The city is seeking a motivated, creative, and service oriented employee to serve as our Recreation Activity Coordinator.
This internal promotional opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about building community through engaging recreation programs, special events, and exceptional customer service.

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Recreation Activity Coordinator plans, coordinates, and implements comprehensive recreation, leisure, community social and cultural programs, services, and special events for children, youth, seniors, and their families.

Position Duties

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Develops programs, prepares, and maintains a recreation environment, including bulletin boards and interest centers.
Provides and oversees individualized and group assistance to clients in educational programs, arts and crafts, recreational activities, and special events.
Provides and oversees assistance to clients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
Coordinates and provides direction to staff and volunteers.
Assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Researches, develops, evaluates, and modifies programs to meet participants’ needs and abilities.
Researches, plans, schedules, and coordinates day and overnight trips and tours, as well as seasonal and year-round activities.
Serves as a liaison to community groups, law enforcement, schools, and public and private agencies.
Develops written materials, including but not limited to program flyers, brochures, event schedules, and newsletters; coordinates social media information and promotions.
Coordinates facility rentals.
Assists in budget preparation and monitoring.
Maintains records and files and develops routine reports.
Responds to inquiries about operations, programs, and events and resolves complaints and/or concerns.
Manages inventory and develops a replacement list of supplies and equipment; orders and purchases supplies and equipment.
Plans and implements special events for children, youth, seniors, and their families.

OTHER DUTIES:

May supervise full time and part time staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, equipment, and strategies used in early childhood, youth and senior citizen development, and education
Development milestones and needs of pre-school-aged children, youth, and seniors
Techniques used in budget preparation and monitoring
Principles of supervision
Methods for effective public engagement and customer service

Skills and Abilities to:

Patiently work with children, youth, and seniors individually and in groups
Respond to questions from the public and staff
Develop activities to engage pre-school-aged children, youth, and seniors
Remain current on trends and innovations in child development, early childhood, youth and senior education, programs, and activities
Write brochures, newsletters, press releases, and other written materials
Prepare and monitor the program budget
Train and supervise assigned staff
Plan and implement special events for children, youth, seniors, and their families
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Perform the duties of an emergency worker in the event of a natural or other disaster
Understand and respond to the public’s and staff’s requests for assistance both on the phone and in person
Participate in children’s educational, arts and crafts, and playground activities
Operate modern office equipment, including a computer and assigned software
Travel between locations for business purposes
Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds

Minimum Qualifications

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation, leisure management, social services, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation leadership experience, working with pre-school aged children, youth, or seniors, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills is qualifying.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

Valid, current driver’s license and a good driving record

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

First aid and CPR certificates

Other Qualifications

(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations)
Primary outdoor work environment with exposure to various extreme weather conditions Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work

Benefits

The City of Barstow provides a generous benefit package as described in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Bargaining Unit 6 (Barstow Management Employees' Association):

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:
- TIER I: Members hired on or before December 31, 2012
  1. City shall provide five (5) City shirts
  2. Classification 1: Members hired prior to July 1, 2011, and serving in either the “Code Compliance Supervisor”, “Police Services Supervisor”, or “Building Official/Fire Marshall” job classification, shall receive $63 per month.
  3. Classification 2: Members who as a condition of employment is required to obtain and wear a specific uniform shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of acquiring the uniform in an amount not to exceed $756 per year.
  4. Classification 3: Members assigned to the WW Treatment Plant, shall maintain the laundered service for eleven (11) sets of uniforms.
    TIER II:
  5. Members hired after December 31, 2012
  6. City shall provide five (5) shirts
  7. Classification 1: Members hired prior to July 1, 2011, and serving in either the “Code Compliance Supervisor”, “Police Services Supervisor”, or “Building Official/Fire Marshall” job classification, shall receive $63 per month.
  8. Classification 2: Members who as a condition of employment is required to obtain and wear a specific uniform shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of acquiring the uniform in an amount not to exceed $756 per year.
  9. Classification 3: Members assigned to the WW Treatment Plant shall maintain the laundered service for eleven (11) sets of uniforms.
  10. Safety Boot Reimbursement: reimburse for the actual cost of acquiring safety boots in an amount not to exceed $300 per fiscal year.
BILINGUAL SERVICES PAY:
- Members hired prior to July 1, 2011, are eligible to receive a five percent (5%) increase over their base wage rate as bilingual services pay.
- Members hired after July 1, 2011, will be eligible to receive a $200 per month (approximately $92.31 per pay period) as bilingual services pay.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
- City will set-up a deferred compensation account for all members and contribute one percent (1%) of each member’s base wage rate into that deferred compensation account.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
- Member will be eligible for tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 per fiscal year.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE:
- Associate of Arts/Science Degree: $1,000 per year
- Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree: $1,500 per year
HOLIDAYS:
- Will receive fifteen (15) days of holiday leave time each year
- Winter Holiday Hours: December 24 through January 1 each year. In conjunction with the City paid holiday time (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day, New Year’s Day)
MANAGEMENT LEAVE:
- Members shall be granted one hundred and twenty hours (120) of management leave days.
CAFETERIA PLAN:
- Members who elect to receive medical coverage through the City will receive a monthly allowance based on the enrolled medical benefit coverage elected.
- Employee Only: is eligible for a monthly allowance of $1,100 per month
- Employee plus 1: is eligible for a monthly allowance of $1,500 per month
- Employee plus family: is eligible for a monthly allowance of $1,900 per month
- Members hired prior to July 1, 2025, who can provide proof of medical insurance coverage through an alternative source shall be eligible to receive $750 per month
- Members hired on or after July 1, 2025, who can provide proof of medical insurance coverage through an alternative source shall be eligible to receive $2,000 annually (approximately $76.92 per pay period)

Additional standard benefits include:

Dental and Vision Insurance
CalPERS Retirement
Sick Leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Please note that benefits and compensation are subject to change.

Supplemental Questions

The information you provide on this questionnaire will be used to assess your relevant education and experience in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested such as specific and length of experience, employer and job title, If you do not have experience in an area, please answer "N/A". Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview after an administrative review of each application and supplemental questionnaire.
• I understand the instructions above and certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Are you a current employee of the City of Barstow?

Do you currently possess a valid state-issued Driver License?

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Professional degree
Doctorate degree

Do you currently possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certification?

Please describe your education, training, certifications, and work experience that qualify you for this position. Include any combination of education and experience that demonstrates your ability to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Describe a recreation, educational, or community program you developed or significantly improved. Please include the target audience, your role, and the outcome.

Describe your experience supervising employees and/or volunteers. Include the number of individuals supervised and the types of responsibilities you performed (training, scheduling, evaluations, coaching, etc.)

Describe your experience creating promotional materials or managing social media for recreation or community programs. Include the platforms or software you have used.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Barstow (CA)
Address: 220 E. Mountain View Street, Suite A

Barstow, California, 92311
Phone: (760) 255-5115
Website: www.barstowca.org

Recreation Activity Coordinator - Internal Only