Senior Recreation Aide

Salary : $16.50 - $19.77 Hourly

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Part Time Non-Career

Job Number : 016038-24-YPCE-3

Department : Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

NON-CAREER PART-TIME / SEASONAL

THIS POSTING IS USED TO FILL VACANCIES IN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS.

REFER TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

On a seasonal and / or part-time basis, supervise and participate in the leadership and / or monitoring of a variety of recreation activities, special events, civic engagement programs, human service programs, and / or neighborhood activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of Recreation Aides and / or other lower level City positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• Supervise and train Recreation Aides or other lower level City staff.
• Provide leadership in various City leagues, contests, tournaments, events, and other activities.
• Lead and / or monitor various activities in arts and crafts, sports, games, simple dramatics, workshops, meetings, and / or community events.
• Promote neighborhood, community recreation events, and programs.
• Request, issue, and monitor the return of playground and athletic equipment; check equipment for proper care and use.
• Inspect playground equipment and apparatus; recommend replacement or repair as needed.
• 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 or community use.
• Monitor various program operations, assist with program planning, accurately log data.
• Perform typing, filing, and other clerical tasks; provide assistance to staff.
• Operate a cash register and electronic registration and cash drawer system; quickly and accurately process payments; issue receipts.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education : None required.

Experience :

Six months of full-time experience comparable to a Recreation Aide with the City of Sacramento.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Recreation Aide, please click

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age :

Must be at least 16 years old at time of appointment.

Note : Employees assigned to Aquatics must be 18 years old by time of appointment.

Assessments :

If considered for appointment, candidates must :

Training :

Employees must complete "Mandated Reporter" training within two weeks of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 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. Intermittently, lift, carry or move sports equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Environmental Conditions :

Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens. Depending on assignment, may be exposed to pool chemicals.

Work Conditions :

Some assignments may require working evenings and weekends.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

3. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Hiring Interview : Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and / or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS :

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules :

Union Contracts :

Salary Schedule :

APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

I prefer to work in the following geographical area(s) : MARK ALL THAT APPLY. Note that answering this question does not guarantee that you will be placed in this preferred area.

Senior Recreation Aides are utilized in various programs and / or divisions. There are various shifts throughout the day. REVIEW THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS AND MARK THE BOX(ES) THAT SHOW YOUR AVAILABILITY.

This job posting will be utilized to fill Senior Recreation Aide positions within a variety of programs or divisions at the Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department. (Check all the following area(s) you are interested in)

Please indicate the area(s) you have experience (check all that apply) :

Please indicate the Community Center(s) you are interested in working (check all that apply) :

Please select the program area(s) that you are interested in working (check all that apply) :

For START and ASES Programs; these programs have specific educational requirements that Senior Recreation Aides must meet (check all that apply) :

Required Question

Salary : $17 - $20