Older Adults Class Instructor (Recreation Leader Specialist Iii, Iv, V-N/C)

Salary: $16.60 - $17.91 Hourly

Location : City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type: Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number: PR 24-029 (02-OA)

Department: Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date: 05/08/2024

DESCRIPTION Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after May 22, 2024 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 Older Adults Program.

The Older Adults Program offers activities and programs for adults 50+ at our seven Senior Center and various park locations citywide. Senior programming is currently from 9:00am-2:00pm or 8:00am-5:00pm, depending on location. Activities include cultural arts, fitness, excursions, nutrition, drop-in and special events, enrichment opportunities, lifelong opportunities, volunteerism and Information and Referral.We are currently seeking to fill multiple Instructor positions for Older Adult Program Staff at the Long Beach Senior Center (1150 E 4th St), but this recruitment may be used to fill positions at other locations and/or programs. These positions include: Senior Program Instructor - Duties include: develop a course/class/activity plan and instruct classes for older adults. Topics to be determined according to interest, experience, knowledge, & skill set.
Citywide Senior Program Instructor - Duties include: Instructor duties as listed above with classes offered across all senior centers in LB. Additional opportunities for hours teaching at multiple senior locations.

These positions can be filled at the following levels, depending on qualifications:
RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III - $ 16.60 / hour
RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST IV - $ 17.14 / hour
RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST V - $ 17.91 / 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 $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, older adults program, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.

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

Under the direction of the Program coordinator:Work with staff and volunteers to provide Older Adult participants with program activities, including workshops, field trips, special events, tournaments, classes, and fitness programs.Ensure the health, safety and well-being for all older adult program participants at all times, including providing proper accommodations according to individual needs.Plan, conduct, market, and implement activities and programs.Prepare documents and written reports for the Program Supervisor.Prepare and develop monthly program calendars.Maintain all program resources, including equipment and supplies.Attend all mandatory offsite staff meetings and trainings.Perform all other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: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.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Current CPR and First Aid certification prior to appointment.Experience with planning and implementing programs.Work or volunteer experience in recreation programs, older adult programs, and/or other related areas is highly desirable.Work or volunteer experience working with older adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is highly desirable. SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after May 22, 2024 without further notice. 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 .

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 in the statement above? Yes No

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Senior programming is currently from 9am-2pm or 8am-5pm. Please describe your work availability, include days and hours. (Example: I will be available beginning October 20, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.)

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If you have preference of park location(s) that you would be interested in working at, please list below in ranking order (3 maximum). If you are open to working ANY location, please type OPEN.
EXAMPLE:1st - California Recreation Center2nd - Houghton3rd - El Dorado Park West
Senior Program locations include Long Beach Senior Center and the following satellite sites: California Recreation Center, Cesar E. Chavez, Houghton, El Dorado Park West, Silverado and the EXPO Center.
Addresses/locations can be found at:http://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/senior-citizen-program/

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Please indicate which types of positions/duties you are interested in. Check all that apply. Senior Program Instructor - Duties include: develop a course/class/activity plan and instruct classes for older adults. Topics TBD according to interest, experience, knowledge, & skillset. Citywide Senior Program Instructor - Duties include: Instructor duties as listed above with classes offered across all senior centers in LB. Additional opportunities for hours teaching at multiple senior locations.

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CITYWIDE INSTRUCTORS:
If you are interested in being a Citywide Instructor please explain which topic you would cover and what is your qualifications.

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This position requires the applicant to be at least 16 years of age. Are you at least 16 years of age? Yes No

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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 over 18 years of age

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This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation to and from work. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes, I have access to reliable transportation. No, I do not have access to reliable transportation.

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Do you have a driving permit or driver's license? I have a driving permit I have a driver's license I do not have a driving permit or driver's license

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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

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How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in recreation or a related field? 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

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Please describe your work and/or volunteer experience in recreation or other related areas. (If none, please type N/A.)

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How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering with older adults (adults ages 50+) or a related field? 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

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Please describe your work and/or volunteer experience with older adults (ages 50+) or other related areas. (If none, please type N/A.)

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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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SENIOR PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
The next set of questions pertain to the available instructor positions. If you are interested in being an instructor, please answer the following questions. If you are not interested in an instructor position, please skip to question #24.

SECTION 1: FITNESS
Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply. Yoga Dance Stretching Aerobics Meditation Other Related Fitness Area

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For each of your selections in FITNESS (question #15), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = I could assist with this activity, but do not possess the knowledge/experience to instruct others.2 = With some training/guidance, I would be comfortable leading this activity.3 = I am confident in my abilities to lead/teach this activity.

EXAMPLE:
Yoga - 1
Dance - 2
Aerobics - 3
Meditation - 2

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SECTION 2: ARTS
Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply. Panting/Drawing Crafting Flower Arranging Film/Photography Music Other Related Arts Area

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For each of your selections in ARTS (question #17), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = I could assist with this activity, but do not possess the knowledge/experience to instruct others.2 = With some training/guidance, I would be comfortable leading this activity.3 = I am confident in my abilities to lead/teach this activity.

EXAMPLE:
Photography - 1
Music - 2
Crafting - 3

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SECTION 3: TECHNOLOGY
Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply. Computers/Internet Smartphones/Tablets Coding 3D Printing Radio/podcast Other Related Technology Area

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For each of your selections in TECHNOLOGY (question #19), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = I could assist with this activity, but do not possess the knowledge/experience to instruct others.2 = With some training/guidance, I would be comfortable leading this activity.3 = I am confident in my abilities to lead/teach this activity.

EXAMPLE:
Coding - 1
Podcast - 2
Smartphones/Tablets - 3

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SECTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS
Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply. Gardening Nutrition/Meal Prep Other Miscellaneous Area

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For each of your selections in MISCELLANEOUS (question #21), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = I could assist with this activity, but do not possess the knowledge/experience to instruct others.2 = With some training/guidance, I would be comfortable leading this activity.3 = I am confident in my abilities to lead/teach this activity.

EXAMPLE:
Gardening - 1
Nutrition - 2

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach? Yes No

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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. Yes No

Required Question