There are currently three (3) full-time vacancies for Recreation Specialist in the Parks and Recreation Department in the following assignments: one at London Nelson Community Center and two at Civic Auditorium. This recruitment is open to City of Santa Cruz current regular and temporary employees. As an Internal recruitment, the list established from this recruitment is valid only for the current vacancies listed above.
Under general supervision, the Recreation Specialist performs a variety of administrative, clerical, or technical activities related to recreation programs, facilities, and services; identifies and recommends appropriate modifications to meet the goals and objectives of the assigned program(s); prepares, processes, and supports programs, and performs related duties as assigned.
Recruitment #27-005
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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Thursday, 08/06/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit:
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Application- online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.
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Response to supplemental questions- will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.
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Week of 08/10/26: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 08/21/26.
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Week of 08/24 and 08/31/26: Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise.
Basic Function
Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative, clerical, or technical activities related to recreation programs, facilities, and services; identifies and recommends appropriate modifications to meet the goals and objectives of the assigned program(s); prepares, processes, and supports programs, and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This class is a paraprofessional classification responsible for performing administrative, technical, clerical, and customer service duties in support of varying programs, facilities, and services within the Parks and Recreation department. The Recreation Specialist is distinguished from the Recreation Leader Series (Recreation Leader I, II/III, IV) in that the latter assists in day-to-day activity leadership and participant support within assigned recreation programs, facilities and services. It is further distinguished from the higher level of Recreation Coordinator in that the Recreation Coordinator has responsibility for more complex recreational program needs and overall planning and coordination of a recreation program(s).
(May include, but not limited to, those duties listed below.)
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Perform technical, clerical, customer service, and administrative duties in support of the Parks and Recreation Department various programs, facilities, and services.
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Assists supervisor or manager in the continued development of assigned programs and makes recommendation to meet the goals and objectives of the programs.
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Staffs designated public counter or production areas; assists the public and clients via phone, email, and in person, by providing information or directing information requests according to established procedures.
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Provides day-to-day technical or functional guidance to assigned temporary staff and volunteers.
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May assign and monitor work of assigned temporary staff and volunteers for completeness and accuracy.
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Supports program and event registrations, ticket sales and concessions, and reservations using the City’s recreation management software(s).
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Accepts registration and other materials from the public or other departments, assesses completeness, prepares and review applicable fees, and enters information into appropriate software systems.
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Process payments and invoices, issue receipts, and maintain accurate financial records related to program registrations and facility rentals.
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Purchase program supplies within guidelines, as provided by the supervisor.
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Perform a variety of administrative duties such as tracking and restocking supply inventory.
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Assists in the planning, coordination, support of individual programs, concessions, and classes.
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Implements individual programs and classes, ensuring that instructors and participants have necessary materials, equipment, and other resources, such as technology.
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May prepare and generate program, facilities or service correspondence and documents.
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Monitor facility use including opening and closing procedures, maintains compliance of policies, and report maintenance or safety concerns as needed.
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Generates reports on program performance measures for internal review.
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Implements and administers computer-based systems and provides support to end users.
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Supports basic cleaning and facilities preparation for programs and classes.
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Assist in the promotion of marketing of recreation programs, including distributing flyers, updating bulletin board, and supporting social media efforts.
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Reviews, sorts, and prioritizes incoming correspondence and documents.
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Support special events and programs by assisting with logistics setup, and customer engagement.
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Ensures activity areas are clean, safe, and free of hazards.
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Performs other related duties that may be reasonable expected as part of this classification.
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If assigned to the Box Office:
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In addition to the above duties, the Box Office assignment administers box office and concession operations including but not limited to:
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Operates and troubleshoots the City’s ticketing and point-of-sale systems; monitors ticket inventory and seating charts.
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Coordinates with promoters and production staff to set up ticketing categories, pricing structures, and promotional codes.
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Prepares and maintains ticket sales reports and attendance data for internal and promoter review.
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Ensures compliance with cash-handling, audit, and concession service standards.
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In addition to the above duties, if assigned to Facility Production:
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Facility Production assignment supports facility, event production, and logistics including but not limited to:
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Serves as on-site liaison during events to coordinate communication between production staff, custodial crews, vendors, and event clients.
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Coordinates facility scheduling, load-in/load-out logistics, and technical support for performances, rentals, and City-sponsored events.
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Assists with event and facility production logistics, including event setup, equipment placement, stage configuration, and teardown.
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Assists with operation, setup, and maintenance of audio-visual (A/V), wireless internet, and stage equipment, including microphones, soundboards, lighting systems, projectors, screens, and related cabling.
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Conducts basic sound and lighting checks and assists production staff, performers, or presenters in meeting technical needs during rehearsals and events.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using standard office equipment. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. Depending on area of assignment, the nature of the work may require the incumbent to work outdoors, lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and work evenings, weekends and holidays. May be exposed to biohazards and/or hazardous chemicals.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
