Recreation Leader - Youth & Adult Sports (Recreation & Community Services)

Location

6800 Mowry Avenue Newark, 94560

Description

The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with the public and have a genuine interest in coaching and serving as positive role models in their community. This role involves teaching the fundamentals of various sports, as well as coaching, refereeing, and scorekeeping for both youth and adult sports programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coach and referee youth & adult sports programs to maintain standards of play and ensure the safety of all participants.

• Teach and explain the rules and regulations of basketball, volleyball, baseball, etc.

• Confer with other coaches/referees, players and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.

• Score keep or referee games as assigned.

• Maintain the gymnasium area including equipment and facility.

• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking motivated and self-driven individuals who are interested in making a positive impact in the community. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for both youth and adults. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in an interview where we can further discuss their interest in community service and their ability to contribute to a positive experience for those who use our facilities.

The Ideal candidate demonstrates the City’s PRIDE Values including, Personal Servicethrough professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the community, while using Resourcefulnessand Innovationto adapt, problem-solve, and create value. They embrace Diversityand promote Engagementby fostering inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

Benefits

This is a non-benefited, part-time, seasonal, temporary position. Temporary employees will only work up to 1,000 hours per year.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Sick Leave: After 90 days from an employee’s hire date, the employee is entitled to 5 days (40 hours) sick leave per fiscal year. Sick hours do not roll over to the next year and therefore must be utilized or forfeited annually.
• Silliman Activity Center use: Temporary employees will have access for themselves to utilize the center to work out in the fitness area, the basketball gymnasium, and the swimming facility during regular program times while they are not scheduled to work. A facility employee application will be filled out upon hire.

RETIREMENT:

• Temporary employees will be required to contribute to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.

TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE STATUS:

• Employment may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time, at the will of the City of Newark, in its sole discretion.

Special Instructions

Application Procedure

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at [email protected] or accommodation requests.

The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

**All communication will be via email for this recruitment**

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: (510)578-4407

Contact email: [email protected]

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(510)578-4407

Contact email:

[email protected]