Recreation Aide

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 49
Department: Recreation & Youth Development
Division: Enrichment
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Position Division: Enrichment


Description
Department: Recreation & Youth Development

Division: Enrichment

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Union/Management: N/A

Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Part-Time

Pay: $17 per hour

The City of Jersey City ("The City") is seeking a Recreational Aide for the Division of Recreation in the Department of Recreation & Youth Development. This position, under supervision, assists in organization, development, and personal leadership in recreation activities of all types; does other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties
Job Duties:

• Assists in the curriculum planning, organization, promotion and implementation of recreational programs and activities.
• Helps promote recreation programs of all types.
• Helps organize and lead groups and individuals in various activities.
• Helps plan, implement and publicize special events.
• Helps participants attain greater skills in and enjoyment from recreation activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of records and completion of reports (e.g. Participation Usage Reports, time cards, incident/accident reports, etc.) as directed.
• May demonstrate and explain techniques, procedures, materials, equipment, and supplies used in the recreation program.
• Helps set up and clean activity area to ensure it is neat and free of health/safety hazards.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations; reports all incidents and accidents according to established procedures.
• Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls.
• Notifies patrons of activity schedules and registration requirements.
• Monitors participants to ensure orderly conduct.
• May maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Reports to supervisor orally or in writing on groups and individuals.
• Maintains records.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
Required License: Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver's license.


Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to assist in instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates, and the public.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.

This is a Civil Service Job and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.
The City of Jersey City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick time, pension, life insurance, professional development assistance, employee assistance program, and other benefits.


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