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YOUTH & ADULT SPORTS SUPPORT - WEEKNIGHTS & WEEKENDS (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III-V-N/C)

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YOUTH & ADULT SPORTS SUPPORT - WEEKNIGHTS & WEEKENDS (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III-V-N/C)

Salary

$16.76 - $18.09 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PR25-005 (06-YAS)

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

06/23/2025

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DESCRIPTION

Accepting applications immediately! This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close 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 Sports Program.

The Youth & Adult Sports Programs offer year-round sports. The Youth Sports program focuses on developing fundamentals and good sportsmanship. Youth Sports Officials provide officiating in ball hockey, basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball, baseball, softball, flag football and volleyball. Adult Sport programming will focus on gym management, record and scorekeeping as well as support to officials in Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball. (Must have working knowledge of sports, either leading/coaching a team or playing on a team.)

These positions can be filled at the following levels, depending on qualifications:

RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III – $ 16.76 / hour

RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST IV – $ 17.31 / hour

RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST V – $ 18.09 / 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 $85 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, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

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

+ Officiate assigned youth games in department-offered sports including basketball, ball hockey, indoor soccer, t-ball, baseball, softball, flag football, and volleyball, with an emphasis on fundamentals and good sportsmanship.

+ Support Adult Sports programming through gym and field management, record and scorekeeping, and assistance to game officials in basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball.

+ Prepare and maintain courts and/or fields for play, including setup, breakdown, and cleanup duties.

+ Monitor and regulate games in accordance with program rules and procedures, including completing all required paperwork and scorekeeping.

+ Ensure rosters, attendance, and required documents are submitted and maintained according to department guidelines.

+ Maintain, distribute, and oversee proper use of sports equipment and supplies.

+ Communicate clearly with participants, parents, and staff regarding schedules, rules, and program updates.

+ Attend all required staff meetings, in-service trainings, and development sessions.

+ Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of all participants at all times.

+ Follow the department's dress code and maintain a professional appearance.

+ Uphold the Department’s Code of Conduct and maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude while working with participants, staff, and community members.

+ Perform all other duties as assigned by lead staff and/or supervisors.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

+ Must have working knowledge of sports, either leading/coaching a team or playing on a team.

+ 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 and between game sites.

+ Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weeknights and weekends, at various park locations.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience working with youth in recreation programs, sports, and/or other related areas is desirable.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

+ Ability to relate well to children, parents and staff (school and agency).

+ Ability and willingness to adapt to a changing environment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment is posted open continuous and may close any time after Monday, July 7, 2025. 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.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

+ Yes

+ No

02

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including working weeknights and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please describe your work availability, include days and hours. (Example: I will be available beginning July 2025, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.)

04

This position requires the applicant to be at least 16 years of age. Are you at least 16 years of age?

+ Yes

+ No

05

All minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California are required to have a permit to work. If you are under 18, do you have or are you able to obtain a valid permit to work?

+ Yes

+ No

+ I am at least 18 years of age

06

This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation to and from work AND between work sites. Are you able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes, I have access to reliable transportation.

+ No, I do not have access to reliable transportation.

07

Please select your highest level of education completed.

+ Currently enrolled in high school

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent

+ Some college, but less than 48 units completed

+ Associate's Degree or at least 48 units completed

+ Bachelor's Degree

08

How many years of recent experience do you have playing on a sports team?

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

+ 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

+ 2 years or more

09

How many years of recent experience do you have officiating sports?

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

+ 1 year or more but less than 2 years

+ 2 years or more

10

Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply.

+ Basketball

+ Baseball

+ T-Ball

+ Softball

+ Soccer

+ Volleyball

+ Flag Football

+ Sports Officiating

+ Other

+ I have no knowledge, skills, experience or abilities related to Sports and Fitness.

11

For each of your selections in the sports question above (question #10), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly.

2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate.

3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.

EXAMPLE: Basketball - 2 Softball - 1 Volleyball - 1 Sports Officiating - 3

12

Do you have current CPR and/or First Aid certifications?

+ I have both current CPR and First Aid certifications

+ I have a current CPR certification only

+ I have a current First Aid certification only

+ I do not have current CPR or First Aid certifications

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

+ Yes

+ No

14

If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

15

I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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