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City of Long Beach YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR - DODGERS DREAMTEAM (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC) in Long Beach, California
YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR - DODGERS DREAMTEAM (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC)
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YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR - DODGERS DREAMTEAM (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC)
Salary
$25.00 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal
Job Number
PR23-033 (10-YSCD)
Department
Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)
Opening Date
05/07/2024
Closing Date
5/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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DESCRIPTION
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a Youth Sports Coordinator-Dodgers Dreamteam position. This position will work in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), the local community and City staff to effectively deliver the Dodgers Dreamteam program.
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 $74 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
The Youth Sports Coordinator assigned to the Dodgers Dreamteam program is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:
Recruits players/participants for the Dodgers Dreamteam program.
Recruits and assigns coaches for all of the Dodgers Dreamteam programs and site(s).
Sets goals and establishes plans to continue to grow participation in the Dodgers Dreamteam program with a specific focus on girls, teens and Black youth.
Manages and coordinates Field Champions to maximize participation and engagement in the community (Field Champions are assigned by LADF through a partnership with Up2Us Sports).
Serves as a liaison in your community to engage kids and families in the Dodgers Dreamteam program and educate them about what the program has to offer.
Provides ongoing communication directly with parents and families to help them understand the logistics of the program operations.
Serves as the primary point of contact for LADF staff (LADF staff will work with the Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator to provide resources to support the implementation of the program, including equipment and uniforms).
Manages all scheduling associated with the Dodgers Dreamteam program.
Attends games and practices and be the visible point of contact for staff, coaches, volunteers, and participants in the program.
Schedules and secures umpires for all Dodgers Dreamteam program games.
Maintains the use of LeagueApps, ensuring that player and coach registrations are up-to-date, and all rosters are created and regularly maintained throughout the season.
Works with LADF to complete SEL surveys for program participants using Hello Insight pre- and post-surveys.
Creates a Parent Advisory Team (PAT) within the City (a volunteer parent involvement group to support parent engagement).
Promotes and recruits participants for ongoing programs that LADF offers.
Provides data and information to LADF to support the implementation and growth of the program.
Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five (5) years of experience working in recreation or a related field, including two years of experience acting as lead staff (an equivalent amount of education in a related area may substitute for up to one year).
Working knowledge of the youth and adult sports offered, but not limited to, include basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball/baseball/softball, volleyball, flag football, ball hockey, kick ball, futsal/outdoor soccer.
Ability and willingness to work weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Must possess a valid driver license at the time of selection.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Ability to evaluate and improve the Youth Sports experience for participants.
Ability to effectively communicate with the public, coaches, LBUSD personnel, and interdepartmental staff.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. 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 anEqual 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 theCalifornia 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.
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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 above?
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NON-CAREER NOTICE: I understand that non-career positions 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. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
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Are you willing to work various shifts, including weekday evenings and weekends?
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
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How many years of experience do you have working in recreation or a related field?
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 3 years
3 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more, but less than 5 years
5 years or more
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How many years of experience do you have acting as lead staff in recreation or a related program?
Less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more
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Please describe your experience that qualifies you for this position.
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Up to one year of experience may be substituted for an equivalent amount of education in a related area. If you would like to submit your qualifying higher education for consideration, please describe below (i.e. certificates, degrees). (If none, please type N/A.)
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Do you have working knowledge of various sports, such as basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball, baseball, softball, volleyball, flag football, and/or ball hockey?
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No
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Please list which sport(s) you have working knowledge of (i.e. basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball, baseball, softball, volleyball, flag football, and ball hockey). If none, please type N/A.
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Word:
None - No knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.
Basic - No experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application.
Intermediate - Some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.
Advanced - Sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Excel:
None - No knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.
Basic - No experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application.
Intermediate - Some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.
Advanced - Sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.
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Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is desirable. Do you have this experience?
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No
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?
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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.
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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.
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Agency
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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