Recreation Leader - Outside the Box After School Program (Temporary/Part-time)

Do you love working with kids and love the outdoors? Get outside the box at our unique after school program at the Sequoia Park Zoo! We are looking for new and experienced recreation leaders to connect with participants and make after school fun! Plan and lead activities, nature walks, games, and take part in special Zoo encounters in the redwood forest at Outside the Box! Ideal candidates will have availability Monday-Friday from 12PM-6PM throughout the 2026-2027 academic school year. Apply today!

Paper applications may also be obtained in-person from the Adorni Center at 1011 Waterfront Drive in Eureka.

DEFINITION 

Under general supervision, oversees activities as related to youth and adult sports, after school programs, camps and overall recreational programming; coordinates and oversees enrichment and large motor activities; assists Recreation Division staff; performs related work as required. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives general supervision from management and/or supervisory Community Services personnel.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS 

This is a temporary part-time class in the Recreation Division responsible for providing supervision in a variety of youth programs. This classification is distinguished from Recreation Aide in that the latter has lesser responsibility in either program development and/or administrative functions. 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) 

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Conduct and supervise youth activities in various programs including but not limited to after school programs, sports programs, community classes, camps and special events.
• Check fields, playgrounds and facilities for possible safety hazards; secure fields, facilities, and lights, following completion of activities.
• Maintain supplies, plans and implements activities.
• Act as an information source to the public concerning recreational programs and activities.
• Assist in compliance with relevant health and safety laws and guidelines;
• Perform duties related to sports programming and scorekeeping.
• Oversee operations during skate night events.
• Assist in oversight of Community Volunteer events.
• Perform related duties in support of recreational programs as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

• Working with youth in structured settings.
• Field and/or facilities layouts and standards, and required field equipment.
• Prep and planning of activities as they relate to assigned programs.
• Basic safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• General filing, reporting procedures and recordkeeping.

Ability to: 

• Meet the physical demands of prolonged physical activity.
• Interact and communicate effectively with the public.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures concerning safety, accident/incident reporting, inappropriate behavior, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

Education and Experience: 
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Work experience in recreation or sports programs and events and/or
• Participation in similar programming through school or community programs and/or
• Volunteer service in a related field
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Requirements: 

• Must successfully pass DOJ background test if working with youth.
• Must present negative TB test if working with youth.
• Obtain CPR and First Aide certification within 2 months of hire.
• Valid California class C driver’s license may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities and basic facility maintenance; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 
Employees work in a variety of settings including a standard office and/or various indoor and outdoor recreational facility environments with moderate to high noise levels, differing temperature conditions and possible exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR and are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Is required to work various day, evening and weekend shifts, as assigned.

Salary : $17 - $21