PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Full-time position. Seeking self-motivated individual; must work well with others and have a good rapport with the public. This position will report directly to the Director of Parks & Rec. Applicants will be required to assist in the development, administration, and planning of recreation and/or community services and programs. A complete knowledge of departmental procedures and precedents applicable to the functions assigned. This position consists of a wide range and variety of duties. Applicants must be able to adjust to new responsibilities, requirements and deadlines. Position requires working closely with the public and other City of Ridgecrest employees.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

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

• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, and supervising leisure time activities for participants of all ages; Assists in planning of the annual calendar of community activities and special
• Assists in distributing press releases, flyers, and other promotional materials to advertise and promote recreation programs and activities.
• Assists in maintains inventory of program supplies and equipment;
• Assist with class registration
• Greets patrons and authorizes participants to use the athletic facilities; disseminates information to inquiring patrons, in person, over the telephone, about the facility, programs, rentals, contract classes, and related activities; takes reservations for the gymnasium, racquetball courts, and related activities.; issues athletic equipment/supplies to patrons and keep records of equipment issued and returned; collects fees for use of the facility, resale items, and contract classes, rental equipment; prepares appropriate daily financial reports at the completion of each shift and deposits money accordingly.
• Prepares facilities; performs routine set-up tasks for sporting events such as volleyball, basketball, racquetball, and banquet/meeting room events, and related activities; enforces established operational procedures and policies of facility; conducts periodic inspections of all facilities to survey participation, security; performs cleaning tasks as assigned or required; performs routine closing duties to insure security, safety and fire prevention standards are maintained; prepares daily shift report and notifies director in writing of any problems or unusual situations that may occur; enters weekly schedule into computer.
• Assists with the planning, organization and supervision of the following programs: Youth/Adult Sports Leagues, Day Camps, After School Programs, Preschool, Sports Camps, Youth/Adult Activities, Tournaments, Special Events, Cultural Arts Programs, and other contracted classes. Schedules and preforms Livescans for those involved in these activities
• Assists in the development of new programs. Perform related duties as assigned.

Complete City employment application (available on our website) APPLY AT City of Ridgecrest City Hall, second floor Finance window, 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 OR EMAIL TO: prockwell@ridgecrest-ca.gov. Website: www.ridgecrest-ca.gov Open till filled, first review March 27, 2023.

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