Recreation Aide (Youth Workforce Development)

$33,280 - $35,610/Yr

City of Sacramento - Sacramento, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Sacramento, CA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Recreation Aide position within the City of Sacramento's Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment focuses on supporting youth development programs, specifically the Young Leaders of Tomorrow (YLOT) and Jr. Rec Aide (JRA) programs. This role involves engaging youth aged 10-17 in leadership activities, promoting personal development, and preparing them for future employment opportunities. The position is part-time, requiring approximately 18 hours of work per week, primarily during afterschool hours, with occasional weekend commitments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in various recreation-based programs or City-sponsored events.
• Lead and/or monitor activities in arts and crafts, sports, games, and simple dramatics.
• Participate in and promote neighborhood and community recreation events.
• Request, issue, and monitor the return of playground and athletic equipment.
• Inspect equipment and 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.
• Interact with youth, adolescents, and adults.
• Monitor youth in before and after school programs; encourage participation in activities.
• Assist with lesson plan preparation and help school-aged children with homework.
• Perform typing, filing, and other basic clerical tasks.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and in-service training activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old by time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is mandatory for some assignments.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and safety practices.
• Ability to lead a variety of recreation activities.
• Ability to work with a variety of age groups.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills are preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Bilingual pay option if deemed operationally necessary.
• Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PEPRA).