Summer Staff Assistant – Quinlan Community Center

Description

This recruitment is subject to close at any time.

Gain valuable work experience to showcase your leadership in the crowd. The City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation department is recruiting for a Summer Staff Assistant to work in our Adventure Camp programs.

Under limited supervision, the Summer Staff Assistant assists the Recreation Coordinator in planning, organizing, supervising, and leading recreational activities and other related work as required. The Summer Staff Assistant is assigned to the Cupertino Parks and Recreation department and represents the City to the general public. This position emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and customer service. Job duties will vary depending on program area assigned to.

Class Characteristics
This classification differs from that of Recreation Leader and Senior Recreation Leader. The Summer Staff Assistant will plan, promote, organize, and supervise summer recreational activities within the assigned area. The Summer Staff Assistant must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class and have the knowledge, skills, and experience which meet the qualifications.
This is a part-time, at-will, and non-benefited position limited to no more than 995 hours per fiscal year.

Important Dates:
Mandatory Training June 8 - 12. This is a paid training week.
Mandatory workday July 4.
Summer programs June 15 - August 7.

Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direct or general direction from the Recreation Coordinator, Community Coordinator, and Recreation Manager.

Essential Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Organizes program activities and schedules.
Supervise Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders.
Support staff trainings and meetings.
Interact professionally with customers and participants. Provide first line of communication with the public for issues and concerns.
Prepare program documents and reports.
Engages youth or teens in a variety of positive, fun, and age-appropriate activities. Typical activities include, but are not limited to: arts, crafts, sports, games, trips, contests, and special events.
Supervises program participants.
Assists with leading activities, programs, and events.
Maintains a positive and safe work environment.
Encourages participation and facilitates activities.
Supports fellow Recreation Leaders and Senior Recreation Leaders and participates in maintenance of facility and equipment.
Assist with supervising volunteers.
Ensures that the assigned programs meet the needs and interests of the participants.
Attend staff meetings and respect departmental policies and procedures.
Answer questions and field complaints from customers and refer them to appropriate staff.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Youth and teen games, science experiments, sports, crafts, and other interactive activities are desirable.
Safety precautions as they relate to youth and teens desirable.
Experience working with special needs youth and teens is highly desirable.

Ability to:
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Manage time effectively, show initiative, and work independently.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with teammates, parents, volunteers, and other members of the community.
Learn policies and procedures applicable to the operation of the City.
Work with a diverse population in a tactful and effective manner.
Work and communicate effectively in a team setting.
Transport self to and from work.

Education and Experience
300 hours of relevant work experience required. One year of related college courses desired. Examples of relevant work experience include school club supervision, recreation camps, youth/teen programs, daycare settings, babysitting, or afterschool programs.
Customer service experience is a plus.
Must be a minimum of 16 years old by June 8, 2026.

Licenses and Certificates
Current CPR and First Aid certification are desirable (CPR and First Aid certification and re-certification will be offered to new employees).
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license is required.

Supplemental Information

Mandatory Training June 8 - 12. This is paid training.
Summer programs begin June 15 - August 7.
Various Program and Various Program Hours
Daytime, evening, and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands
Must be able to stand, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, jump, run, twist and reach, and lift and carry weight of 25 pounds or less while coordinating and or/ supervising recreation activities.

Application and Selection Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application
to Human Resource. Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. This recruitment is subject to close at
any time. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application
will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating
"See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete
application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may
be submitted online through the City's employment page
at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino , or application materials may be submitted to:
Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement.
Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection
process, which may include an interview.

Additional Information
The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation
(Including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and
physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any
phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon
submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and
does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.