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Salary: $16.90 - $19.97 Hourly
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Part-Time Career
Job Number: 016038-26-YPCE
Department: Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment
Division: 4th R
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
NON-CAREER PART-TIME/SEASONAL
THIS POSTING IS USED TO FILL VACANCIES IN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS.
REFER TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Depending on assignment, incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Supervisory techniques and practices.
• Basic first aid and safety practices.
• Basic arithmetic.

Skill in:

• Use of computers, computer applications, and other common office machines.

Ability to:

• Supervise, train, and assign staff.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Lead a variety of recreation and group activities.
• Handle and count money.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
None required.
Experience:
Six months of full-time experience comparable to a Recreation Aide with the City of Sacramento.
COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Recreation Aide, please click here
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
Must be at least 16 years old at time of appointment.
Note: Employees assigned to Aquatics must be 18 years old by time of appointment.
Assessments:
If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

Training:
Employees must complete "Mandated Reporter" training within two weeks of appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk frequently; work may include frequent running, starts, and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations. Intermittently, lift, carry or move sports equipment of 20 pounds or less.
Environmental Conditions:
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, and pollens. Depending on assignment, may be exposed to pool chemicals.
Work Conditions:
Some assignments may require working evenings and weekends.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application:(Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submitonline a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the " Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org. If submitting via email, please include your name and Job # 016038-26-YPCEon your documents.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org;or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules:
Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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This job posting will be utilized to fill Senior Recreation Aide positions within a variety of programs or divisions at the Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department. (Check all the following area(s) you are interested in.)

• Aquatics - Recreation Aides in the Aquatics Section perform a variety of duties related to the operation and programs offered at the City's pool. This customer service driven position includes responding to customers.
• Community Recreation - Recreation Aides in Community Recreation work in the Adult Sports programs as various youth programming, including, but not limited to, youth sports, youth fitness, & youth wellness, summer oasis, and the 28th & 8 Skate and Urban Art Park as well as Adult Softball. Adult Softball is the primary program offered typically, February through November, and includes men, women, and coed leagues, as well as customizable leagues that serve seniors and other groups. Staff duties include score keeping, light field preparation, and program set up and break down. Supervising and participating in youth leadership and/or monitoring of a variety of recreation activities, special events, civic engagement programs, human service programs, and/or neighborhood activities.
• Community Centers - Recreation Aides in Community Centers provide recreation programs and activities for youth, teens, adults, and seniors, including, but not limited to, after school programs, fitness, health, sports programs, programs for teens, and other events. Youth and teen recreation activities may include computers, crafts, cooking, leadership, homework help, performing arts, field trips, and special events.
• 4th R Childcare (grades K-6) is a recreation based childcare program for youth. The program is held