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Join our team!
This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community, build relationships and work in a team environment. If you like working with preschool or school age children, this job is for you!
The City of Menlo Park is hiring part-time Gymnastics Recreation Specialists to assist with the Library and Community Services Department gymnastics program.
We are looking for enthusiastic, driven, and responsible leaders who enjoy working with youth of all ages and creating a fun, safe, positive and thriving environment.
Shifts vary between 8:30AM – 8:30PM.
Ideal Candidate
Must be at least 16 years of age. (Applicants under the age of 18 years are required to obtain a work permit from their school.)
Excellent interpersonal skills and work ethic
Experience working with and/or leading groups of children or teens in organized physical activities
Experience with organized gymnastics programs is preferred
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
Two years of paid experience working in a recreation program-type setting is preferred
Appointment to this position is contingent upon Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check (18 and over) or work permit (if under age 18).
Staff provide high-quality, hands-on support and instruction for the City’s celebrated gymnastics program by assisting with age-appropriate gymnastics classes for children from early childhood through the teen years; providing instructional support; ensuring safety for all participants and staff; creating a positive learning environment; and performing related work as needed and assigned.
Benefits
These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.
Special Instructions
This recruitment will be continuously screened, and candidates may be asked to interview until the position is filled.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Tricia Mullan at pmullan@menlopark.org