- Salary
- $16 – $19/hr
- Location
- CA 94925, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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Recreation Aide (Part-Time) – Children’s Center
Salary Range: $16.90 - $19.00 hourly
The Town of Corte Madera's Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce multiple openings for the position of part-time Recreation Aide to support the Town's Children’s Center after-school program for the 2026–2027 school year.
About Us
The Town strives to enhance the community’s health, safety, and quality of life by serving its residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership.
Department
The Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to create community through people, parks, and programs. The Department provides a wide range of year-round recreational programs, classes, sports leagues, camps, and community events serving residents of all ages.
Position
Under direct supervision, the Recreation Aide supports the daily operations of childcare programs at Town facilities. This entry-level position assists in creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and develop positive social skills.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is committed to creating a positive and engaging experience for children and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Key attributes include:
- Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and team members
- Creativity & Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust activities and respond to varying needs, behaviors, and situations
- Passion for Child Development: Genuine interest in supporting the growth, learning, and well-being of children
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively to foster a positive, cohesive, and supportive environment
- Assist with supervision of children in preschool, after-school, or camp programs.
- Support structured activities including games, arts and crafts, and recreational play.
- Assist with sign-in/out procedures and attendance tracking.
- Promote positive behavior and ensure program safety standards are followed.
- Communicate courteously with parents and guardians under the direction of program staff.
- Assist in the preparation, organization, and implementation of recreation programs, classes, and community events.
- Monitor activities to ensure participant safety and adherence to program rules and procedures.
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of program areas, equipment, tables, chairs, and supplies.
- Provide customer service to program participants and the general public.
- Maintain attendance logs, sign-in/out sheets, and basic program records.
- Assist with routine facility support tasks including organizing equipment and maintaining safe program environments.
- Report accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions to supervisory staff.
- Perform duties as a Designated Disaster Service Worker in accordance with California law.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of
- Basic recreation activities and youth supervision techniques.
- Customer service principles.
- Safety practices related to recreational activities.
- Basic office practices and telephone etiquette
Skill to
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Communicate clearly and courteously with the public.
- Follow safety procedures and program guidelines.
Ability to
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members
- Maintain a safe and welcoming program environment
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Maintain flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
- Lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must be able to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of appointment.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting and Child Abuse Index check.
- Tuberculosis Clearance and satisfactory Health Screening.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Experience:
- Town of Corte Madera Counselor in Training (CIT) experience is desirable.
- Customer service experience is desirable.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/centralmarinpolice/cortemadera
Filing Deadline: Open & Continuous
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Attn: Human Resources
Channelle Ceralde, SHRM-SCP
300 Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Email: [email protected] Phone: (916) 471-3110
300 Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Email: [email protected] Phone: (916) 471-3110
- A completed Town of Corte Madera Employment Application
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Town of Corte Madera is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The Town is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, at: (916) 471-3110 or [email protected]Skills
CPRCustomer Service
