Recreation Aide

City of Gridley • Gridley, CA

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About The Position

The City of Gridley Recreation Department is hiring a part-time Recreation Aide under general supervision. The position assists with organizing, leading, and supervising recreational activities and programs, provides direct supervision of participants, helps maintain a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment, and monitors recreational facilities while they are in use.

The work takes place indoors and outdoors at various locations, including parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, and open spaces. The Recreation Aide regularly interacts with school-aged children, City staff, school district personnel, and recreation staff. The ideal candidate can communicate effectively, lead participants, create a positive recreational environment, and adapt to changing program needs.

The role requires knowledge of recreational programs, basic first aid and safety practices, and standard English usage. Applicants must be available for a flexible schedule based on City needs, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime. Applicants must successfully complete fingerprinting and possess or be willing to obtain valid CPR and Basic First Aid certification.

Requirements

• Some experience in marketing, public relations, and working with youth and seniors.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on City needs, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime.
• Must successfully complete fingerprinting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, lead participants, create a positive and enjoyable recreational environment, and adapt to changing program needs.
• Knowledge of recreational programs, basic first aid and safety practices, and standard English usage.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing, leading, and supervising recreational activities and programs.
• Provide direct supervision of participants.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
• Monitor recreational facilities while they are in use.
• Communicate with participants, City staff, school district personnel, and recreation staff.
• Adapt to changing program needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed