Recreation Aide; Workforce Development

Position: Recreation Aide (Workforce Development)
NON-CAREER PART-TIME/SEASONAL
The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE), Youth Workforce Development Unit is hiring two (2) part-time Recreation Aides to implement the North Natomas Workforce Development program. This program provides young people, 10-18 years of age, an opportunity to engage in a variety of programming opportunities focusing on workforce readiness and personal growth. Daily sessions provide access to, and exploration of various tools and skills utilized in the workforce environment.

These life skills can be integrated into navigating personal day-to-day challenges experienced by youth.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will facilitate in-person sessions including hands-on activities grounded in Youth Development principles where participants engage in critical thinking and discussions with peers and adult care holders. Sessions also include guest speakers touching upon topics such as financial literacy, interpersonal communication, leadership styles, and professionalism.

The Recreation Aide works approximately 15 hours per week Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. This program operates during out of school hours where staff must be available late afternoon and early evening.

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. This classification differs from a Senior Recreation Aide in that the Senior Recreation Aide is responsible for supervising Recreation Aides.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Immediate supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Recreation Aides may provide direction to volunteers and/or youth aides.

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.
• Basic use of computers and common office machines.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

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.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
None required.

Experience:
None required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age:
Must be at least 16 years old by time of appointment.


Note: Employees assigned to START and 4th R must 18 years old by time of appointment.

Assessments:
If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

Training:
This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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,…