Recreation Aide

**APPLY ONLINE**:
**SALARY**
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

**JOB TYPE**
Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal (no more than 18 hours per week)

**THE POSITION**

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Assist in leading recreation activities in program areas such as preschool and playground.
- Assist in carrying out recreational activities appropriate to a variety of locations such as playgrounds, parks, community centers, pre-school classrooms, school sites, and sports facilities.
- Assist in leading activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.
- Assist in setting up, taking down, and cleaning up recreational facilities; as assigned, open and close facilities as scheduled for use, and secure the facility upon leaving.
- May provide minor first aid to recreation program participants and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
- Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of recreation program participants and spectators.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Set up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and see that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
- Monitor activities of facility users for appropriate and safe conduct.
- Clean up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities; sweep and mop floors as required, empty trash receptacles throughout the facility, as necessary; keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.
- Answer the telephone, provide information to callers and write messages, as needed.
- Assist customers at the front counter.
- Perform general clerical work such as issuing receipts, photocopying, and filing; complete and submit required forms and reports.
- Clean and sanitize workstation and equipment.
- Assist in conducting preschool class activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, music, or story time.
- Notify appropriate City staff regarding necessary repair and/or replacement of play areas/related equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Education and Experience_
- Education: There is no educational requirement for this class; equivalent to completion of two years of high school is desirable
- Experience: Work experience is not required; experience in handling money and cashiering is desirable. Demonstrated experience (paid or volunteer) working with participants in a structured or supervised social/recreational program.
- Knowledge Of_
- Basic knowledge of a variety of recreation activities.
- Ability to do heavy physical work including the lifting and moving of tables and chairs.
- Rules, regulations, procedures, and scorekeeping as applied to the conduct of a variety of field sport league activities.
- Age group characteristics of preschool children.
- Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. English language skills, including punctuation and spelling;
- Point of sale or cash registers.
- Ability To_
- Learn skills needed to conduct basic recreation activities. Follow written and oral instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Deal with difficult or stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Use of a personal computer is desirable.
- Officiate at a variety of field sport league activities; engage in physical activity. Exercise objective judgment in making field sport rules determinations/calls.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements_
- At time of hire, must be 15 years of age or older (18 years of age if assigned to Preschool Program).
- Current Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.
- This classification is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; Completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within one month of employment.
- Any offer of employment to an adult who will have direct contact with minors is conditional upon submission of a completed fingerprint screening and a satisfactory background check.
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is not required for this class; however, if an employee possesses a valid license, he/she may be required to provide a Certificate of Automotive Insurance for Personal Liability.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: Multiple locations