Recreation Leader I​/II​/III - CAVE ; Part-Time

Definition

THIS RECRUTIMENT WILL REMAIN CONTINUOSULY OPEN. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE FOLLOWING CUT-OFF DATES: 8/28/2026, 10/2/2026, 11/6/2026, 12/18/2026, 1/29/2027, 2/12/2027, 3/26/2027, 5/7/2026, 7/9/2027, 8/20/2027, 10/1/2027, 11/12/2027, 1/8/2027

IMPORTANT:
Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for multiple CAVE Staff Recreation Leaders to join the Community & Cultural Services Division

Under the direction of Recreation Coordinators and CAVE Site Leads, the Recreation Leader will facilitate daily after school activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, drama, music, homework help and other activities

• Staff may be scheduled within the following hours:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00pm - 5:30pm, Thursday 1:30pm - 5:30pm
• Additional hours outside of programming may be required for meetings or early dismissal days

• Non-exempt, hourly, part-time
• Part-time positions are hourly and not eligible for benefits and are limited to working 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). No full-time regular appointment will be made from this class

Note:

Unfortunately, current active CalPERS members are ineligible for employment with part-time positions

For questions, please contact Recreation Coordinator Nadia Khhokhhar Roberts at  or

• Assist in implementing fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate recreational activities in an after school program setting for middle school students
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, co-workers, and supervisors
• Work collaboratively on a team and provide a safe and judgement-free atmosphere where children can safely try new things and learn from their experiences
• Perform related duties as assigned

NOTE:

The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, positive energy, self-motivation, and maturity
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
  
  Organize, prioritize and pace duties and tasks
• Follow oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma, G.E.D. or work permit. Some college education is preferred

Previous experience working with school-age children and/or summer camps preferred

Must be at least 18 years of age

• Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Current standard First Aid and CPR Certification

Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor, frequent standing, walking, or driving; frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, crawling, and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, reaching, hand/shoulder/elbow movements.

(5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker and public contact; frequent working alone and independent. (7) Environment: frequent exposure to outside elements (sun, wind, rain); loud noise, traffic, fumes, and other environmental substances

Schedule is limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Temporary, hourly positions are not eligible for benefits