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

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

Salary

$16.91 - $20.55 Hourly

Location

SPZoo - 3414 W Street Eureka CA 95503, CA

Job Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

T48

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description Summary

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.

Expectation of Job Duties

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications/requirements listed above. Applications that do not appear to meet the minimum qualifications will not move forward in the recruitment process.

City of Eurekas Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

We envision an inclusive community where everyone's fundamental needs are met, where our employees respect and celebrate all walks of life, where everyone can grow and thrive, as we work with integrity for the good of Eureka. Our mission is to meet the needs of Eureka residents, businesses and visitors by providing services and making decisions that are socially, fiscally and environmentally responsible, creating a workplace that values growth, inclusion and empathy for all.

Disaster Service Worker

All City of Eureka employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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may be modified or revoked. The City of Eureka is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment for its programs, or activities, whether funded by the City or by grants. Women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If you have special needs, please call (707) 441-4124 prior to the examination date. When indicating you have a special need, one of the following definitions will apply to you. A disabled person is anyone who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: i.e., walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Temporary employees do not work more than 999 hours in a fiscal year (07/01 - 06/30) nor do they work more than 1,560 in a 12 month period beginning the first day of employment.

Paid Sick Leave

An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment, is entitled to paid sick leave. Employees will earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked. Accrual begins on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. An employee may use accrued paid sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment.

Employer City of Eureka

Address 531 K Street

Eureka, California, 95501

Phone (707) 441-4176

(707) 441-4117

Website http://www.eurekaca.gov