• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of community youth, adults and older adults
• Assist local agencies that serve those in need.
• Develop programs that promote health, wellness, and learn about how health can be improved through physical activities indoors and outdoors.
• Understand the interrelationships and importance of the social, political, and economic dimensions of our community.
• Advocate for access to recreation programs and facilities for persons of all abilities.
• Acquire knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership, programming, problem-solving, technology, resource development, and more.
• Support department wide special events such as summer concerts, holiday events and golf tournaments.

• Experience developing and implementing recreation and aquatics classes and events at a municipal center;
• Knowledge of recreation, cultural, and social needs of the community;
• Someone whose mission is to provide the highest level of customer service;
• Someone who has a current Lifeguard Instructor certification;
• Flexible self-starter who is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and works independently with minimal supervision;
• Extensive experience operating software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and PerfectMind, or a similar Recreation based software program, and has the ability to easily learn and use new technology.

SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Serving as a Lifeguard during breaks and as-needed to maintain facility operations.
• Coordinates and supervises the activities at swimming pools and other recreation facilities; ensures that sites are maintained in a clean, safe, orderly and secure condition.
• Plan, supervise, coordinate, review and evaluate a variety of recreation and aquatics programs and activities and a variety of special community and fund-raising events at the Sierra Recreation & Fitness Center.
• Maintain an inventory of necessary recreation, maintenance and aquatics supplies and equipment and make approved purchases as needed.
• Assist with production of and plans for program-specific services, guidelines, publicity and activities; evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements.
• Research, prepare, and evaluate various narrative statistical reports, spreadsheets, publicity material, forms, correspondence, memoranda, lists, rosters, and schedules.
• Coordinate, schedule, and develop monthly calendar of activities and special events; develop prepare, and distribute program and event publicity, including flyers, brochures and pamphlets.
• Compile and evaluate program/service participation data; conduct customer satisfaction and participation surveys.
• Conduct research on various recreation and aquatics program related topics and identify how to improve and enhance assigned recreation and aquatics programs.
• Provide lead supervision over full-time, part-time, evening, and weekend staff, including scheduling and making work assignments.
• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff and/or volunteers.
• Coordinate first aid, CPR and other safety training for Recreation and other City staff; provides training to the public, as assigned.
• Handles medical emergencies and injuries; provides first aid and/or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation; contact police, fire and emergency medical services as required.

• Recreation, cultural and social needs of the community.
• Principles, practices and service delivery needs related to the program area(s) to which assigned.
• Procedures for planning, implementing and maintaining a variety of recreation and leisure activities and programs through community participation.
• Applicable regulations and rules related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
• Principles and practices of program administration, including budgeting, purchasing and personnel management.
• Recreation site management, including coordination with special instructors and concessionaires.
• Safety principles and practices, including first aid and adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, record keeping, business mathematics and basic computer applications related to the work.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Techniques of dealing with individuals of various ages and from various socio-economic groups and for effectively representing the City in contacts with users and the community.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Safe work practices.

• Principles and practices of recreation program development, implementation, review and evaluation.

• Principles and practices of employee and volunteer supervision, including work planning, assignment, direction, review and training.

• Planning, supervising, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating a recreation program.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining policies, procedures and regulations.
• Handling medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and/or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintaining facilities and equipment in a clean, safe and secure manner.
• Using English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.
• Using tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely.
• Operation of audio and sound equipment used in City facilities.
• Proper pool maintenance procedures and practices (at Recreation Centers).
• Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Instructor certification required for Coordinators assigned to a facility with a swimming pool.

• Planning, scheduling, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of staff and volunteers.

• Recommending and administering program and project budgets after approval.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Benefits Overview
The following description is a general overview of the benefits provided to City of Mission Viejo benefit eligible employees. For specific details, please review the Human Resources Policies, Management and Budget Policies, Administrative Regulations, and official plan documents, or contact the Human Resources office at 949.470.3060.

Employees of the City are currently covered under the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). While the City does not participate in the Social Security System, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare insurance coverage.

Retirement

Employees Hired On or After January 1, 2013, Who Are CalPERS Members –

A CalPERS member hired by the City of Mission Viejo within less than a six (6) month break in CalPERS covered service, will participate in the 2% at 60 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. Employees are required to contribute the full 7% member contribution, plus an additional 1.5% towards the employer rate.

A CalPERS member hired by the City of Mission Viejo with a six (6) month or more break in CalPERS covered service, will participate in the 2% at 62 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. The employee pays the full member contribution, which is variable. The contribution rate for new members is 50% of the normal cost rate which is subject to change. The current member contribution is 7.0%. Employees also contribute 1.5% towards the employer rate.

Employees Hired On or After January 1, 2013, Who Are Not CalPERS Members –

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will participate in the 2% at 62 formula, three-year final compensation, and 1959 survivor benefit. The employee pays the full member contribution, which is variable. The contribution rate for new members is 50% of the normal cost rate which is subject to change. The current member contribution is 7.0%. Employees also contribute 1.5% towards the employer rate.

Employer's Contribution Rate –

Beginning July 1, 2021, the employer's normal cost contribution rate is 9.82%, which reflects the employee pick-up of 1.5% of the employer rate.

Retiree Benefits

Employees Hired On or After December 2, 2006 –

The City's Supplemental Health Account for Retired Employees (SHARE) Plan is a defined contribution health reimbursement plan, which is intended to help employees offset post-retirement healthcare costs by allowing employees to contribute pre-tax dollars from their current wages with an additional contribution from the City, into an account that can be accessed upon retirement. To be eligible for the full benefits of the SHARE Plan, an employee must reach age 55 with a total of 15 years of service with the City of Mission Viejo.

The Plan requires mandatory contributions from both the employee and the City. Contributions to the Plan will commence for an employee beginning with the first pay period that occurs after the eligible employee's completion of one year of service with the City. Eligible employees will be required to contribute 1.5% of their salary. Deductions will be pre-tax and will be taken from each paycheck.

Starting the same date, the City contribution will be $100 per month ($50 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time employees, $75 per month ($37.50 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time equivalents of .750 to .999, and $50 per month ($25 per pay period for 24 pay periods) for full-time equivalents of .500 to .749, after the completion of the waiting period. This program is administered by ICMA-RC.