INTERNAL ONLY - Recreation Aide

Internal Job Opportunity
Recreation Aide (Part-Time) – Children’s Center

Salary Range:$16.90 - $19.00 hourlyFinal Filing Deadline:Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

The Town of Corte Madera's Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce an internal recruitment for a part-time Recreation Aide to support the 2026 summer childcare programs and Children’s Center after-school program for the 2026–2027 school year.

About Us

The Town strives to enhance the community’s health, safety, and quality of life by serving its residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership.

Department

The Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to create community through people, parks, and programs. The Department provides a wide range of year-round recreational programs, classes, sports leagues, camps, and community events serving residents of all ages.

Position

Under direct supervision, the Recreation Aide supports the daily operations of childcare programs at Town facilities. This entry-level position assists in creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and develop positive social skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is committed to creating a positive and engaging experience for children and contributing to a supportive team environment.

Key attributes include:

• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and team members
• Creativity & Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust activities and respond to varying needs, behaviors, and situations
• Passion for Child Development: Genuine interest in supporting the growth, learning, and well-being of children
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively to foster a positive, cohesive, and supportive environment

• Assist with supervision of children in preschool, after-school, or camp programs.
• Support structured activities including games, arts and crafts, and recreational play.
• Assist with sign-in/out procedures and attendance tracking.
• Promote positive behavior and ensure program safety standards are followed.
• Communicate courteously with parents and guardians under the direction of program staff.
• Assist in the preparation, organization, and implementation of recreation programs, classes, and community events.
• Monitor activities to ensure participant safety and adherence to program rules and procedures.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of program areas, equipment, tables, chairs, and supplies.
• Provide customer service to program participants and the general public.
• Maintain attendance logs, sign-in/out sheets, and basic program records.
• Assist with routine facility support tasks including organizing equipment and maintaining safe program environments.
• Report accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions to supervisory staff.
• Perform duties as a Designated Disaster Service Worker in accordance with California law.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Basic recreation activities and youth supervision techniques.
• Customer service principles.
• Safety practices related to recreational activities.
• Basic office practices and telephone etiquette

Skill to

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate clearly and courteously with the public.
• Follow safety procedures and program guidelines.

Ability to

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members
• Maintain a safe and welcoming program environment
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
• Lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds

Required Conditions of Employment:
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of appointment.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check to includefingerprinting and Child Abuse Index check.
• Tuberculosis Clearance and satisfactory Health Screening.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Town of Corte Madera Counselor in Training (CIT)
• Customer service experience is desirable.

Education:

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Application and Selection ProceduresApply On-Line at:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/centralmarinpolice/cortemaderaFiling Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m.orHard copy applicationsmay be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:Attn: Human ResourcesChannelle Ceralde, SHRM-SCP
300 Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Email: cceralde@cortemadera.gov Phone: (916) 471-3110
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed Town of Corte Madera Employment Application

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadlinewill not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Town of Corte Madera is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The Town is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, at: (916) 471-3110 orcceralde@cortemadera.gov