Nutrition Assistant (Part-time/Contract)

The Position

The Nutrition Assistant provides assistance with the Senior Nutrition program at the Encinitas Community/Senior Center. The primary responsibilities include taking meal reservations, coordinating the check-in list, cleaning dishes and work cooperatively with the nutrition program volunteers to serve 40 plus seniors a day.

Incumbents in this position are scheduled to work 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday.

This is a part-time/temporary/reserve non-benefited position. Incumbents work less than 999 hours a year.

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

Essential Duties of the Recreation Assistant:(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)

• Provides general assistance to the public
• Assist in recreational programs, activities, and events for variety of ages at different facilities
• Conduct, organize, teach and participate in group recreation activities
• Organize group games and tournaments
• Chaperone or assist chaperone at dances, camps, parties and on field trips and outings
• Prepare, maintain and/or clean up Parks and Recreation facilities and equipment for activities or services
• Issue, collect and organize recreation equipment and supplies for activities and services
• Perform a variety of general and routine administrative tasks in support of recreation programs including data entry registration using software related to assigned functions and modern office equipment
• Maintain records, forms and documentation on assigned activities or services;
• Prepare ball fields for game play
• May referee, umpire or keep score for organized games and sport activities;
• Develop flyers, correspondence, or reports for group recreation activities or services
• Direct the program use and care of assigned facilities and equipment
• Enforce established rules, policies and procedures at City's Community Center, park facilities and events

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: customer service principles; objectives of recreational activities; instructional techniques; basic mathematical and reading concepts; record keeping; computer programs related to area of assignment; food handling; English language, grammar, and punctuation; and laws and regulations in driving a vehicle. The ideal candidate will have skills in: providing customer service; using computers and related software applications; performing routine mathematical calculations; working with money; reading; record keeping; performing multiple tasks simultaneously; driving a vehicle; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.

Licensing Requirements:

• Some positions may require a CPR, AED or Food Managers Certification.
• Some positions require a valid California Driver's License.
• If under 16 years of age applicants must provide a work permit or be currently enrolled in high school.

Application Process and Deadline

An on-line application is requiredThis recruitment is open until filled
The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. All employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.