Recreation Aide

Department: Recreation & Youth Development
Division: Enrichment
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/Management: Local 245
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Full-Time

The City of Jersey City (“The City”) is seeking a Recreational Aide for the Division of Enrichment in the Department of Recreation & Youth Development. This position, under supervision, assists in organization, development, and personal leadership in recreation activities of all types; does other related duties as required.

• Assists in the curriculum planning, organization, promotion and implementation of recreational programs and activities. 
• Helps promote recreation programs of all types. 
• Helps organize and lead groups and individuals in various activities. 
• Helps plan, implement and publicize special events. 
• Helps participants attain greater skills in and enjoyment from recreation activities. 
• Assists in the maintenance of records and completion of reports (e.g. Participation Usage Reports, time cards, incident/accident reports, etc.) as directed. 
• May demonstrate and explain techniques, procedures, materials, equipment, and supplies used in the recreation program. 
• Helps set up and clean activity area to ensure it is neat and free of health/safety hazards. 
• Responds quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations; reports all incidents and accidents according to established procedures. 
• Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls. 
• Notifies patrons of activity schedules and registration requirements. 
• Monitors participants to ensure orderly conduct. 
• May maintain inventory of supplies and equipment. 
• Reports to supervisor orally or in writing on groups and individuals. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required License: Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver’s license.

Essential Skills/Qualifications: 

• Ability to assist in instructional tasks. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates, and the public. 
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. 
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.

This is a Civil Service Job and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.

Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act