Definition

ATTENTION: THIS RECRUITMENT IS ONLY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK DURING THE PROGRAM OPERATING HOURS

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILBLE DURING THESE HOURS:

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 1:15 PM - 6:30 PM

and

FRIDAY 11:00 AM- 6:30 PM

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under the direction of the Recreation Specialist, Recreation Leaders will be responsible for the supervision of children (6 – 12 years of age) in the Benicia Parks & Community Services Department. Job duties include planning and scheduling daily activities such as arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, low-key sports activities, and special events.

Standard First Aid and CPR certifications are required once hired for the Recreation Leader position. The Recreation Leader position is a mandated reporter position.

Representative Duties / Qualifications

Must be at least 15 years of age.
Previous experience working with children preferred.

Supplemental Information

Application Process

Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a detailed and accurate Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire which can be completed online HERE.

City of Benicia applications may also be obtained from and returned to the Human Resources Department located at 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510.

Phone: (707) 746-4766

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be thoroughly reviewed for the minimum qualifications. Candidates with the most relevant experience and qualifications will be invited to participate in oral interviews.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check (fingerprints).

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This position is a part-time at-will position.

The position does not receive any health insurance benefits.

Unless otherwise eligible for CalPERS retirement system, employees in this category are enrolled in PARS, an alternate retirement system, and employees have a 6.2% payroll deduction towards PARS.

The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required Medicare program, which is a 1.45% payroll deduction.

01

At the date of this application, are you at least 15 years of age?

02

Do you have any experience working with children?

03

If you answered yes to question #2, please describe the type of experience you have working with children. If none, please put "N/A"

04

Are you available Monday through Thursday between the hours of 1:15 pm and 6:30 pm?

05

Are you available on Fridays between the hours of 11:00 am and 6:30 pm?

06

The afterschool program requires employees to be available to assist with picking up camp participants from elementary schools in the community. Do you understand that you must be able to work during program hours which includes the requirement that you are available for school pick up?

07

Do you understand that this position is part-time, with no benefits, and will average approx. 15-20 hours per week?

08

Do you certify that the information and statements made in connection with this application and supplemental questionnaire are complete and true to the best of your knowledge? Please note that intentional misrepresentation of your qualifications will be grounds for disqualification from this selection process and/or removal from the eligibility list.

I have read and understand the above information and certify the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
Required Question

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