Senior Recreation Aide

Senior Recreation Aide

Salary

$16.50 - $19.77 Hourly

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Part Time Non-Career

Job Number

016038-25-YPCE-2

Department

Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Division

Community Centers

Opening Date

10/23/2025

Closing Date

4/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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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:

* Supervisory techniques and practices.

* Basic first aid and safety practices.

* Basic arithmetic.

Skill in:

* Use of computers, computer applications, and other common office machines.

Ability to:

* Supervise, train, and assign staff.

* Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

* Lead a variety of recreation and group activities.

* Handle and count money.

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

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 .

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:

* Pass a criminal background check.

* Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

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…