Program Specialist - Youth Activity Center

Program Specialist - Youth Activity Center

Closing Date: March 6, 2023

Description:

The City of Claremont Human Services Department is looking for one highly energetic and experienced individual to assist in the supervision of the Claremont's TRACKS Activity Center (TAC). 

The TAC is looking for one highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills to coordinate lunchtime and after school activities, supervise participants, staff and contract workers, and interact with City and School officials. The Program Specialist will also create flyers for events, plan monthly calendars and weekly schedules. Other duties include making purchases for daily programs and snack bar, administrative support, and coordinating special events for the TAC. 

The Program Specialist is part-time and requires 25 hours per week of work. This position is not eligible for benefits. Hours of work vary Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Program Specialist will work special events and some weekends for Youth Programs. The mandatory special events all staff are required to work include: Village Venture – October 22; Halloween Spooktacular – Saturday before Halloween; Holiday Promenade – First Friday in December; Spring Celebration – Saturday before Easter; Heart of the Foothills – April 23; 1k Kids Fun Run/5k Run/Walk – Saturday prior to July 4; 4th of July Celebration – July 4. In addition Human Service staff may be called upon to work for other special events throughout the year.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), and two years increasingly responsible experience in recreation, social or human services, or a related field. College course work in social services, human services, social work or a related field is highly desirable.
 
A valid California Drivers License, good driving record, certification in First Aid and CPR are also required. Bilingual skills are highly desirable.