Recreation Associate - Adaptive Programs (Part-Time)

City of Napa•Napa, CA

About The Position

The Recreation Associate supports Napa’s Adaptive Recreation program by helping deliver events and activities for people with physical and developmental disabilities. The role involves leading activities, encouraging participants, helping everyone take part, and supporting the friendships and connections formed through the program. Associates work at Parks and Recreation centers and community sites, and assist professional staff with planning, organizing, and conducting recreation activities and events. This is a part-time extra-help position requiring availability for at least 20 hours per month, potentially including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Part-Time Extra Help positions may not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1–June 30). Temporary and part-time employees are at-will and are not covered by the Civil Service System. Some benefits for temporary employees include sick leave, a temporary employee retirement plan, and 3.5% bilingual pay if applicable.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application and able to obtain a work permit.
Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Demonstrate the competencies of building trust, collaborating, customer focus, optimizing diversity, and safety focus.
Knowledge of basic math and statistics, effective customer service techniques, work-related computer applications, and proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete written materials; communicate effectively orally and in writing; represent the City to the general public; respond to customer questions or problems; provide courteous and positive customer service; establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate tact and diplomacy; and make sound independent decisions within procedural guidelines.
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best-qualified candidates.

Nice To Haves

Some related work experience is desirable, such as working in recreation, sports, or a classroom environment; working with the public of all ages; or performing customer service and record-keeping duties.
Previous experience working with Adult Adaptive Programs is desirable.
A warm, welcoming attitude; reliability, organization, teamwork, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

Act as a leader and instruct others in recreational activities at Parks and Recreation centers and community sites.
Lead various recreational activities.
Participate enthusiastically with program participants and other Recreation staff.
Provide guidance to participants in conducting recreation activities.
Assist professional staff in planning, organizing, and conducting recreation activities and events.
Perform related duties as assigned.