Senior Recreation Aide

City of Sacramento (CA)•Sacramento, CA

67d•$17 - $20

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Knowledge of Supervisory techniques and practices.
Knowledge of Basic first aid and safety practices.
Knowledge of Basic arithmetic.
Skill in Use of computers, computer applications, and other common office machines.
Ability to Supervise, train, and assign staff.
Ability to Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Ability to Lead a variety of recreation and group activities.
Ability to Handle and count money.
Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
None required for Education
Six months of full-time experience comparable to a Recreation Aide with the City of Sacramento.
Must be at least 16 years old at time of appointment.
Pass a criminal background check.
Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
Employees must complete "Mandated Reporter" training within two weeks of appointment.

Responsibilities

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