Recreation Program Assistant Jobs in Carmichael, CA

Salary: $22.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location : Roseville
Job Type: Temporary 1000 HR/1500 HR
Job Number: 202600186
Department: Parks Recreation & Libraries
Division: PRL Recreation
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 12/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Bargaining Unit: Temporary
Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team
in the role of Recreation Program Leader
CLOSING DATE: Upon receipt of the first 100 applications or December 11, 2026, whichever occurs first
Come join the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department in the role of Recreation Program Leader. The City of Roseville is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Recreation Program Leader to join our Sports Section to assist with the day-to-day operations of the new Placer Valley Soccer Complex as well as other sports programming and facility coordination. In this role, some of your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the day-to-day operations and leadership of the Placer Valley Soccer Complex.
• Facilitating field rental permits and allocation processes for sports organizations.
• Coordinating adult and/or youth sports leagues and tournaments.
• Assist with leading the Placer Valley Soccer Complex concessions operations.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in leading staff to successfully operate athletic facilities and programs. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, organizational and problem-solving skills, have a passion for providing exceptional customer service, and is available evening and weekend hours. If this sounds like a role you will thrive in, apply today to join a department where you will enhance lives and the community by providing exceptional experiences!
The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.
Examples of Duties
For a detailed and complete job description, please click HERE
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training
Experience:
Two (2) seasons of paid experience in administering and coordinating recreation programs or a related field.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.
When assigned to Aquatics:
Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate by date of appointment.
Possession of American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Personnel and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificates by date of appointment.
Possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent certificate by date of appointment.
Possession of Advanced First Aid or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is desirable.
Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found ator
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• (CORE) wellness program
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
Your response to the supplemental questions 2 and 3, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

02
How many seasons of paid experience in administering and coordinating recreation programs or a related field have you completed?

• No experience
• 2+ seasons

03
Have you completed the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree?

• Yes
• No

04
This position requires staff to work occasionally on nights (5pm - 10pm) and weekends (8am - 8pm). Are you available, and willing, to work occasional nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

05
Describe your experience as an administrator, participant, official, coach and/or scorekeeper with youth and adult sports.
06
Describe your experience scheduling and facilitating sports field, court and/or facility usage. Also, please explain what your experience is working with user groups, partners and sponsors.
07
Describe your experience working in concessions, snack bars, restaurants or other food service environments. Include the types of roles you've held, your responsibilities and any experience with food preparation, customer service, cash handling, or maintaining food safety standards.
08
What is your experience guiding, coaching, mentoring, training and evaluating staff?
Required Question