Community Events & Recreation Leader

City of Eureka; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Eureka seeks a temporary part-time Recreation Aide to support youth programs and community events. The role involves supervising activities, setting up for events, and assisting with after-school programs and camps.

The position requires weekend work and a willingness to engage with the public. Responsibilities include safety checks, scorekeeping, and assisting in volunteer events, with opportunities to participate in Halloween and other community celebrations.

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation or sports programs or events.
• Volunteer service in related fields is helpful.
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise youth activities across programs.
• Ensure safety by checking fields, playgrounds, and facilities for hazards; secure after activities.
• Maintain supplies and implement activities.
• Serve as information source to the public about programs.
• Assist in health and safety compliance and incident reporting.
• Perform duties related to sports programming and scorekeeping.
• Oversee operations during skate night events.
• Assist in oversight of Community Volunteer events.
• Carry out other duties to support recreational programs.

Skills

Youth program supervision

Public interaction

Safety procedures

Event setup

Education

Recreation program experience

Volunteer service

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

City of Eureka seeks a temporary part-time Recreation Aide to support youth programs and community events. The role involves supervising activities, setting up for events, and assisting with after-school programs and camps.

The position requires weekend work and a willingness to engage with the public. Responsibilities include safety checks, scorekeeping, and assisting in volunteer events, with opportunities to participate in Halloween and other community celebrations.