RECREATION: Afterschool Site Director

Salary: $22.00 - $26.95 Hourly
Location : Sunnyvale, CA
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 25-00119-B
Department: Library and Recreation Services
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
CAMP DIRECTOR

(Recreation Specialist - Job Code: 9327)
Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

THE POSITION
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking motivated, reliable, energetic and skilled individuals interested in assisting with supervising youth groups in an afterschool setting. Currently there are vacancies in our Youth and Family Resources work unit primarily responsible for afterschool and community programs.

There are multiple afterschool programs that operate from August 2025 to June 2026, Monday through Friday, 12:30 or 2:00 to 6 p.m.

Training for afterschool programs will start sometime in mid- August.

Essential Job Functions
(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Supervise participants and program staff during programs/activities
• Plan and collaborate with Sunnyvale School District personnel
• Plan, organize and implement both recreational and enrichment activities
• Lead the day-to-day operations at various elementary school sites
• Prepare reports, maintain files, and records
• Assist in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities
• Assist in training, staff development, orientation, and guidance; provides input to performance evaluations
• Document all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems and/or any unusual events; and communicate appropriately to supervisor, parent/guardians and others
• Ensure the safety of program participants and staff by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program equipment and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities
• Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed
• Interact and communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and City and District staff

• Plan program logistics and attend planning meetings and discussions

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in afterschool or camp
• Ability to drive a city vehicle for one specific afterschool program

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with customer service
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Experience with staff/volunteer supervision
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi
• Possess a First Aid/CPR Certification
• 32 semester or 48 quarter units completed in Recreation, Education, or Kinesiology or closely related field
• Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Licenses/Certifications: Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources.


City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume on the application or supplemental questions." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.


SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications are competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You can contact Faye Brand at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io for application status.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
A valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record is required for this position. Applicants selected for hire will be required to turn in a current copy of your DMV driving record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Angela Chan, Youth and Family Resources Manager, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email to View email address on click.appcast.io. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email:
For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video:

• - YouTube (5:13)

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.
No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.
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Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire:
This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts. Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.
Note: qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.
Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.

Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete; qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.
Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

• Yes
• No

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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If you indicated "No" to the question above, list the month, day and year when you turn 18 (for example, June 15, 2026).
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Note: two years or two summer seasons of experience is required for Program Director. List below your two years or two summer seasons of experience working with youth in a recreation or education setting (school, childcare, camp, recreation center). If you do not have this experience, note "N/A" and apply for Afterschool Counselor.
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Please describe your experience with supervising staff/volunteers. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 12:30 or 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.? If not, please list your full availability Monday through Friday.
Required Question