Recreation Program Assistant Jobs in Carmichael, CA

Salary: $16.90 - $17.12 Hourly
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Part Time Non-Career
Job Number: 016035-26-YPCE
Department: Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment
Division: Older Adult Services
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
NON-CAREER PART-TIME/SEASONAL
On a part-time basis, lead, monitor, and/or assist with a variety of recreation activities, special events, or human service programs for older adults including those with memory loss; provide personal care assistance.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. The Recreation Aide, Older Adults is distinguished from the Recreation Aide classification in that the former works with an older adult population.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Immediate supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Recreation Aides may provide direction to volunteers and/or youth aides.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:

• Lead various group activities adapted for older adults and older adults with memory loss including, but not limited to: arts congregate meal, exercise, and human service programs, arts, crafts, singing, dancing, group walks, games and reminiscing.
• Initiate and encourage socialization among participants.
• Assist older adults with personal care needs and mobility issues.
• Ensure the safety of participants by monitoring for wandering and other behaviors related to memory loss.
• Greet and welcome participants, visitors, and volunteers.
• Compile basic written records related to assigned programs or facility.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Answer the telephone and serve older adult population at a public counter.
• Promote neighborhood and community recreation events specifically for older adults.
• Perform a variety of tasks necessary for the daily functioning of the facility, including but not limited to, reservations, compiling data for statistical reports, maintaining inventory records, and operating computers and other office equipment.
• Monitor facility use; prepare and set up facilities for recreational use.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Basic first aid and safety practices.
• Basic office methods and equipment.

Ability to:

• Lead and/or monitor a variety of recreation programs and activities designed specifically for older adults and older adults with memory loss.
• Provide personal care to older adults including assistance with eating, using the restroom, and mobility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with older adults who have memory loss and/or are physically frail.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:
None required.
Education:
None required.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
For elder-care positions, candidates must meet qualifications in accordance with current laws and regulations.
Age:
Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment.
Assessments:
If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass criminal background check.
• Pass a medical exam and tuberculosis screening test.

Training:
This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Requirements:
This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking and standing; frequent 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 equipment of 35 pounds or less; ability to assist with the transfer of participants including, but not limited to, chair to wheelchair.
Work Conditions:
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed primarily indoors with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and includes contact with human biological hazards when assisting participants with bathroom care.
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 submit online 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 andJob# 016035-26-YPCE on 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
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Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
01
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

02
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

03
Recreation Aides are utilized in various programs and/or divisions. There are various shifts throughout the day. Review the following options and mark the box(es) that indicate your availability.

• Available Any Shift
• Mornings, Monday - Friday
• Afternoons, Monday - Friday
• Evenings, Monday - Friday
• Mornings, Saturday & Sunday
• Afternoons, Saturday & Sunday
• Evenings, Saturday & Sunday

04
I prefer to work in the following geographical area(s) of Sacramento: Mark all that apply. Note that answering this question does not guarantee that you will be placed in this preferred area.

• North
• South
• East
• Central/Downtown

05
I understand that this job posting will be utilized to fill Recreation Aide positions with the Older Adult Services division of the Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department. I am willing to accept an assignment with this division.

• Yes
• No

Required Question