What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide (Seasonal) position at City of Hercules?
SEASONAL/PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY
Recreation Aide
Fun, Impact & Leadership Await! Build your resume, earn valuable experience, and enjoy an exciting, team-oriented work environment. Play an important role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children in our summer camp program.
Recreation Aides assist with activities, supervise kids, and gain hands-on experience in leadership, teamwork, and communication—all while having a blast! We encourage you to apply now online for our Recreation Aide (Summer Camp) position with the City of Hercules! The deadline for the first review of applications is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Save the date! Summer hiring interviews will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Hercules City Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during our All in One Interview Day - Summer Hiring Event . You will be notified by email with your interview time on Thursday, March 6, 2025 if selected to move forward in the selection process.
Supervision Received And Excercised
Receives general supervision from the Recreation Leader III, Recreation Coordinator, and/or the Recreation Manager.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists with lesson plan preparation and project planning.- Works with children to implement assigned classroom projects.
- Ensures children are in a safe environment at all times.
- Anticipates problems among the children and prevents harmful situations before they occur or escalate.
- Calls parents for various reasons, such as children being sick or absent, throughout the day.
- Prepares daily snacks, including set-up.
- Maintains and submits necessary attendance records and accident and incidents reports.
- Assists with cleaning duties including washing dishes, vacuuming, trash disposal, and sweeping.
- Makes efficient use of available materials and supplies.
- Attends monthly staff meetings.
- Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of
- Basic principles and practices of a child care program.
- Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar.
- Safety principles and practices related to child care programs and activities.
Ability to:
- Work well with different personalities, age groups, and schedules in a fun and dynamic environment.
- Lead and interact with groups of children in activities like games, arts & crafts, homework, and outdoor play.
- Maintain a professional attitude, be approachable, and set a great example for kids.
- Listen actively, address concerns with care, and handle challenges with patience and confidence.
- Stay alert, step up when needed, and assist in first aid, CPR and/or artificial respiration if required.
- Show up on time, follow instructions, and keep camp spaces clean and organized.
- Work well with managers, supervisors, peer staff, parents, and campers while keeping a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Work effectively within a public services organization.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Experience working in a recreation program is desirable.
Education/Training
Equivalent to the completion of the tenth (10th) grade.
Certificates / Licenses / Special Requirements
Possession, or ability to obtain by date of hire, current Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificates.
Minimum Age:
Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
Recruitment and Selection Process
Application Process
1. Submit a completed City of Hercules employment application online at www.herculesca.gov. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Please refer to our Step by Step Application Guide for more information on the online application process.
2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in an interview.
Tentative Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City of Hercules:
Action | Timeline |
Application Deadline | Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.*
*We encourage you to apply early. Once a sufficient number of applications are received the recruitment may close without further notice. |
Review of Minimum Qualifications | The first review of applications will be completed on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. We encourage you to apply early and by the above noted first review deadline. |
Candidate Notices (Invitation to Interview) | If you are selected to interview on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the All In One Day Hiring Event, you will receive an email on Thursday, March 6, 2025 with your interview time and location details. |
Interviews | Saturday, March 8, 2025 Additional interview dates TBD/subject to need. |
Candidate Notices (Pass/Fail Interview) | No later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, you will be notified whether you passed or failed the March 8, 2025 interview. Information regarding the mandatory orientation will be included in that email. |
Candidate Orientation | If you are selected to advance in the selection process, you will be required to attend a mandatory candidate orientation session. One session will be offered virtually, the other in person.
In Person: date/time/location TBD |
Offer of Employment: Terms | Candidates should note that the final offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a City-paid fingerprint check, pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening, and TB test. |
Important Notice to Applicants: Please ensure that the email address you used to create your Governmentjobs.com account is accurate and accessible. All communication from the City of Hercules regarding your application, including updates and next steps, will be sent to that email address. Check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) regularly to avoid missing important notifications.
The City of Hercules is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources by phone at (510) 799-8214 or by email at hr@herculesca.gov prior to the final filing date indicated on this job posting.
Salary : $17 - $21
