Recreation Aide - Extra Help

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking Recreation Aides to join their team. Under general supervision, the Recreation Aide provides on-site and tour supervision and/or instruction for programs and special events, and support for a variety of programs and activities in the areas of sports, cultural arts, interpretive and adaptive services, and other related parks, recreation, culture, arts, and community programs and services. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may perform duties requiring a broader and more detailed understanding of recreation and human services program operations, and have the responsibility for supervision and training of assigned personnel. General supervision is provided by a Cultural and Recreation Analyst or higher-level recreation program personnel. A Recreation Aide may provide functional and technical supervision to subordinate recreation leaders or volunteers. These positions work various schedules and at various locations throughout the city of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. These positions may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. These positions are non-exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a given workweek. Extra-Help positions are expected to last no more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the City's benefits plan and policies, this position is not eligible for benefits due to the short duration of employment. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at will, and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.

Requirements

Completion of the 8th grade
16 years of age or older
Possess the equivalent of six months of voluntary or paid recreation program experience
A valid First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be obtained within six months of appointment
Obtain a Mandated Reporter Training Certificate within six months of appointment
For Recreation Aides assigned to the Afterschool program: Provide current Tuberculosis (TB) test results prior to the first day of employment
Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and the development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City’s direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
All public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

Responsibilities

Provides direct program support for specific recreation and human services activities; provides direct instruction or training to program participants.
Supervises groups of children, teens, and adult participants in recreation and human services programs or day camps; dispenses equipment; maintains equipment and facilities.
Assists recreation staff in conducting sports, games, and events; assists participants during these activities.
Performs administrative tasks such as filling out paperwork and answering telephones; responds to questions and concerns from the public and from program participants; provides information as appropriate and resolves concerns.
Performs other related duties as is necessary.
Officiates athletic competition and signals participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
Keeps track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.
Teaches specialized arts and crafts programs; provides specialized recreation and/or education programs.
Provides instruction on various sports, social, and lifesaving skills, as well as in graphic and web design techniques.