- Salary
- $17 – $30/hr
- Location
- CA 94925, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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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 general supervision, the Recreation Assistant performs childcare supervision duties within the Parks and Recreation Department. Incumbents provide front-line customer service, assist in organizing recreation programs and events, and may lead activities or provide direction to Recreation Aides or volunteers.
Ideal Candidate
The 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
- Supervise children in after-school, camp, or youth enrichment programs.
- Plan and lead recreational, educational, and enrichment activities.
- Maintain attendance records and sign-in/out procedures.
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding participant activities and behavior.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting requirements.
- Provide guidance and direction to Recreation Aides assisting with childcare programs.
Knowledge of
- Recreation program planning and group activity facilitation
- Childcare supervision techniques and safety practices
- Customer service and public interaction principles
- Modern office procedures and recreation registration systems
- Basic arithmetic and recordkeeping practices
Skill to
- Communicate effectively with participants, parents, staff, and the public
- Provide high-quality customer service
- Organize and assist in leading recreation activities
- Maintain accurate records and reports
Ability to
- Work collaboratively with diverse community members and Town staff
- Coordinate multiple program activities and responsibilities
- Exercise sound judgment in responding to participant needs, safety concerns and routine program issues
- Provide direction to Recreation Aides and volunteers
- Maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
- 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:
- Successfully pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment and background check
- Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Some positions may require a valid California Class C Driver’s License or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in recreation programs, childcare supervision, customer service, or administrative program support is desirable.
Completion of high school, or equivalent (GED), is desirable.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
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]
