PAL Activity Specialist (part-time) - City of Fairfield, California

PAL Activities Specialists lead and coordinate activities in an assigned program or service area, including but not limited to: 

• recreation activities
• health and fitness programs
• prevention programs
• classes
• special events
• marketing functions
• city-wide volunteer programs

Positions are part-time, year-round, non-benefited, and limited to working no more than 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Candidates must be available to work a varied schedule to meet program needs, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office setting, community center or activity site with frequent interruptions, deadlines, complaints, and peak workload periods. Position may require working nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work may include prolonged sitting and standing, as well as light to moderate lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping and pulling. Work requires manual dexterity, clear (understandable) speech, visual and hearing acuity. The ability to actively participate in recreational activities (including games), and work outdoors in both heat and cold, are also required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Activity Specialist is responsible for oversight of a program site or area, whereas the higher level Program Specialist coordinates, develops and implements specific content within an assigned program or service area.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:
PAL Activity Specialists receive general supervision from a Recreation Program Coordinator, or supervisor or manager assigned to the service area. May receive instruction and guidance from a Program Specialist. Incumbents of this class do not exercise supervision, but may provide lead direction to other part time staff or volunteers.