Recreation Aide

Non-Career Part-Time/Seasonal Recreation Aide

This position is used to fill vacancies in multiple programs within the Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department. On a seasonal and/or part-time basis, lead and/or monitor a variety of recreation and community engagement activities at a facility or for a special event.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Depending on assignment, incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:

• Provide leadership in various recreation based programs or City sponsored events.
• Lead and/or monitor various activities in arts and crafts, sports, games, and simple dramatics, field visits, group discussions, workshops, programs, meetings, and/or community events.
• Participate in and promote neighborhood and community recreation events.
• Request, issue, and monitor the return of playground and athletic equipment; check equipment for proper care; instruct participants in the safe and proper use of materials and supplies.
• Inspect equipment and apparatus; recommend replacement or repair as needed.
• Fill out and compile simple written records related to assigned programs or facility.
• Open and close recreational facilities; monitor facility use; prepare and set up facilities for recreational use.
• Interact with elementary aged youth, adolescents, and adults.
• Monitor youth in before and after school programs; encourage participation in activities.
• Assist with lesson plan preparation; help school aged children with understanding and completion of homework; participate in maintaining acceptable behavior.
• Perform typing, filing, and other basic clerical tasks.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and in-service training activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of basic first aid and safety practices, age appropriate recreation activities, and basic use of computers and common office machines. Ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance, lead a variety of recreation activities, work with a variety of age groups, and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education: None required. Experience: None required. Age: Must be at least 16 years old by time of appointment. Employees assigned to START and 4th R must be 18 years old by time of appointment. Assessments: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and a tuberculosis screening test. Training: Completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to walk frequently; work may include frequent running, starts, and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations. Environmental Conditions: Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens; intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less. Work Conditions: Some assignments may require working evenings and weekends.