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Job Description
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Hayward Area Recreation District - Hayward, CA
Position Type: Hourly
Education Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $29.06 - $39.22 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Recreation
Description
Be a part of history by helping grow this new and exciting program for the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District! The Alameda County Agriculture History Center at Meek Park is a vibrant new feature that brings together food, culture, and history - from a Native American food forest, to historic row crops of the 1800s-1900s, to today’s foods that celebrate Hayward’s diverse community.
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual with experience in agriculture, food production, and education to help move this innovative project forward. As a Recreation Specialist IV, you will play a key role in developing and delivering engaging educational programs, supporting agricultural operations, and connecting the community to the rich history and future of local food systems.
If you’re enthusiastic about agriculture, community education, sustainability, and want to make a lasting impact in a unique and meaningful setting, we invite you to apply and be part of this historic initiative!
Position Details:
- Title: Recreation Specialist IV
- Hourly Rate: $29.06 - $39.22
- Positions Available: 1
- Work Location: Meek Park
- Schedule: Up to 18 hours per week- Includes weekdays, and some weekends based on programming needs
- Status: Part-time, year-round, hourly (non-exempt)
- Maximum Hours: Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
- Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 20205
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may close at any time.
Definition
Under direction on an hourly or seasonal basis, to provide special technical recreation skill, or to teach a particular skill or craft; and to do related work as required.
Distinguishing Features
This is a broad class covering a wide variety of recreation technicians and workers employed on an hourly or seasonal basis. Recreation Specialist IV must be able to develop and conduct a course of endeavor in one or more fields. They will receive guidance on District policies, requirements and general course content form a Recreation Supervisor, but must exercise independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge and skills in the conduct of the group or class.
A list of currently recognized specialties is listed below.
Examples of Duties
- Plans, schedules and conducts classes or groups in specific fields.
- Develops class material for age groups involved.
- May be placed in charge of overall recreation programs and/or activities.
- May visit playgrounds and centers or staff meetings and assist with instructions and leadership techniques in a specific skill.
- May supervise one or more staff as required by the program.
- Stimulates interest and appreciation in one or more fields of the specific activity.
- Maintains facilities and equipment for class use; maintains an inventory of necessary materials for class or group and notifies supervisor of needs.
- Keeps records and makes reports as required.
- Responsibility for one or more theater technical department.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Completion of one year of college or university work with specialization in recreation, physical education, group work, or a closely related field.
- One-year experience in teaching or conducting groups or classes in the major fields of the assigned activity.
- Some acceptable combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Knowledge of:
Common outdoor and indoor sports and games and methods of playing them.
Organizational skills required for conduction of individual group activities.
Sources containing rules and regulations for sports and games.
Common handicrafts and fundamental techniques of working and teaching them.
Instruction in specialized classes such as Special Interest Classes, Dance and Fitness.
Fundamentals of First Aid and CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and techniques of administering them.
Ability To:
Organize and conduct individual and group activities.
Train and supervise assistants.
Work cooperatively with supervisors and other staff members.
Follow oral and written instructions and accept responsibility.
Read blueprints, draw blueprints and construction drawings.
List of Specialties:
Adult Sports Instructor Lighting Technician Sports Official Aquatics Martial Arts Instructor Teen Leader Arts & Crafts Instructor Music Instructor Tennis Instructor Assistant Property Master Outdoor Specialist Tot Time Instructor Dance Instructor Photography Instructor Wardrobe Assistant Drama Instructor Playground Instructor Youth Specialist Exercise Instructor Playground Leader Golf Instructor Scenic Carpenter Handicapped Specialist Senior Adult Specialist Instructional Sports Instructor Special Interest Instructor - Title: Recreation Specialist IV
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Show moreA Brief History
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, known locally as “H.A.R.D.," is an independent special use district created to provide park and recreation services for over 309,000 residents. Our boundaries encompass a 100 square-mile area, which includes the City of Hayward and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview.
In 1944, representatives of the City of Hayward, various school districts, and local civic organizations developed a proposal for establishment of the Hayward Area Recreation and Parkway District. When an initiative was placed on the November 7th ballot, the residents voted overwhelmingly for the creation of the District, which was officially formed on December 11, 1944. In 1958, the District changed its name to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, and has become the largest recreation district in the State of California.
Since its creation, the District has provided residents with many beautiful facilities and parks, many of which have received national and state recognition for their design, innovation and beauty, as well as hundreds of educational and recreational classes and programs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for our community by providing a variety of recreation activities, parks, and facilities that promote health and wellness, learning, and fun.Here's another great video to check out!
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