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Parks and Recreation Department Hiring Fair

February 10, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ronald Reagan Community Center- 195 E Douglas Avenue, El Cajon CA 92020

The El Cajon Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host this exciting opportunity to join our diverse and dynamic workforce!  We will be hosting this all-in-one hiring event on Saturday, February 10 to add talented and passionate coaches, instructors, counselors, and leaders to our team.  We will be providing information on all of our part-time positions, assisting candidates with developing, editing, or reviewing resumes, conducting on-the-spot interviews, and more!

Recreation Specialist I through Recreation Specialist IV positions available:

• Starting Salary: $17.09 - $24.66 Hourly
• Wage Increase Opportunities
• 10 - 30 Hours/Week
• Flexible Hours
• Trainings Available

What to Expect

• An information booth where full-time and part-time staff will be available to answer questions about our department as well as provide information on all part-time positions
• A resume booth will be available to provide resume building tips and feedback
• We highly recommend that applications are filled out before the event- however, you will have access to computers at the event if needed to submit your application
• An interview workshop booth will provide interviewing tips and help candidates practice answering interview questions
• Professional headshot photos will be available on-site for you to use in all of your future endeavors

On-Site Interviews

Interviews will be held on-site the day of the event.  In order to provide all candidates with the best experience possible, it is important to come prepared.  Interviews are first-come, first serve and all candidates have the opportunity to get hired day of the event!

Interviews will be held for the following positions:

• Camp Counselors (Recreation Specialist I)
• Mobile Rec Squad Staff (Recreation Specialist I)
• Office Staff (Recreation Specialist I)
• Special Event Staff (Recreation Specialist I)
• Youth Sports Coaches (Recreation Specialist I)
• Dance Instructors (Recreation Specialist I/II)
• Gymnastics Instructors (Recreation Specialist I/II)
• Guitar/Ukulele Instructor (Recreation Specialist II)
• Inclusion Aide (Recreation Specialist II)
• Lead Recreation Staff (Recreation Specialist II)
• Lifeguards (Recreation Specialist II)
• Youth Class Instructors (Recreation Specialist II)
• Head Lifeguard (Recreation Specialist IV)

Helpful Tips

Dress for success! It is highly advised that all candidates dress professional as these are job interviews. Click here to learn more about ways you can dress to impress!

Review job descriptions and know which position(s) you are interested in applying for. You can view job descriptions by clicking on the positions listed.

Come ready to answer questions about your skills and experience.  Follow these tips on interviewing and making your best first impression!

Eligibility

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• At least 16 years old

For more information please contact:

Recreation Services Supervisor, Christy McBride – Phone: (619) 441-1673  E-mail: cmcbride@elcajon.gov

Recreation Services Supervisor, Mark Rosplock – Phone: (619) 441-5518  E-mail: mrosplock@elcajon.gov