Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, this position assists in and conducts a variety of youth recreation activities. These positions are seasonal and usually assigned up to 20-25 hours per week. Hours include on-call, substitute and regularly scheduled shifts.
Effective 1/1/2024, the minimum wage rate will increased to $17.92 an hour.Duties and Responsibilities:
Typical job duties are:

• Active supervision of children in childcare;
• Support the implementation of education activities and recreational activities that promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Foster a safe and stimulating environment for children;
• Interact with recreation staff, youth participants, and caregivers;
• Cordially assisting the public who have questions and inquiries;
• Presenting and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of a variety of youth development;
• Knowledge of youth activities;
• Knowledge and command of all of the latest safety standards and information related to supervision of children;
• Ability to conduct and participate in recreation activities;
• Ability to assist with related clerical duties;
• Ability to demonstrate good customer service and staff relations;
• Ability maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities;
• Professional work habits including reliability, dependability, creativity and demonstration of enthusiasm; and
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekdays and weekends.

 
Experience and Education:

• Knowledge, interest, and experience in working with children.
• Units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred. Transcripts required.
• CPR/First Aid Certified. 

 
Additional Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older; Appropriate clearance from background check/finger printing
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Other Information:
FULFILLING WORK WITH YOUTH GRADES K – 6 IN BEFORE & AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE SETTINGS
• Program runs August 23 – June 8 (many staff stay on for summer!)
• Program provides afterschool enrichment activities, snack, and homework assistance at Fairmont, Madera and Harding Elementary schools.
• All locations are in El Cerrito close to BART and the Ohlone bike trail.
• Hiring at all levels – youth work “rookies” to experienced Teachers!
• Pay range $17.35 - $23.66 DOE and ECE units
• Shifts available 7am-9am and 1:30-6pm Monday-Friday