Recreation Program Lead - Early Childhood & After School

recreation program lead – early childhood

are you enthusiastic about creating meaningful, play-based learning experiences for young children? The city of fairfield parks & recreation department is excited to welcome a dedicated recreation program lead to support and guide our early childhood program for children ages 2–5. In this role, you’ll take the lead onsite—planning, organizing, and delivering developmentally appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, early learning curriculum, music and movement, and hands-on exploration.

You’ll mentor and support staff, engage with parents, ensure a safe and joyful classroom environment, and help create positive early learning experiences that set children up for success. If you bring at least two years of experience leading recreation or child-focused programming and thrive in a collaborative, energetic setting where every day brings something new, we’d love to have you on our team!

recreation program lead – elop after school program

are you an enthusiastic leader who loves creating fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences for elementary-aged children? The city of fairfield parks & recreation department is excited to welcome a dedicated recreation program lead to support our school-age programs serving children in grades 1–6. In this role, you’ll take the lead onsite—planning, organizing, and delivering age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, stem projects, outdoor games, homework support, team-building activities, and enrichment lessons that keep kids active, inspired, and learning.

You’ll mentor staff, communicate with parents, maintain a safe and supportive environment, and help create a program where every child feels welcome and encouraged. If you bring at least two years of experience leading youth programs and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

this position is represented by fairfield part-time employees’ association (fptea), is part-time, non-benefited, and will work approximately 1,200 hoursin a fiscal year (july 1-june 30), subject to program needs and contract renewal.candidates must be available to work a varied schedule to meet program needs, which may include holidays. Elop programs operate during the regular school year and for extended hours during school breaks and summer sessions.

Elop programs close annually for approximately 30 days, between july 1 and august 1, resulting in an unpaid break in service for part-time employees assigned to the program.

experience:

• equivalent to two (2) years of experience performing increasingly responsible duties in a position equivalent to a recreation program assistant leading or assisting with a variety of recreation activities and programing.
• experience in the program area with vacancy is desirable

education:

• equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.
• for grant funded and/or programs provided in partnership with the school district or solano county, the position may be required to have 48 college units,
  or
  a para-educator certificate.
  • a 5% incentive will be added to the flat hourly rate for holding the above listed requirement.
    • note: you must include proof of unit completion or certification to your application.

license and/or certificate:

• individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid california class c driver’s license throughout the tenure of employment.
• select positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (cpr) and first aid certification within 30 days of hire.

depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• exercise technical and functional supervision of program staff.
• plan and implement specialized activities, programs and events.
• mentor the work of staff and volunteers.
• be a point of contact for participants, parents, and the public.
• provide a clean, safe, orderly, fun and supportive…