Recreation Specialist – Summer Camp Programs (20696396)

Job Description:

Recreation Specialist – Summer Camp Programs (20696396)

Description

The City of Menlo Park is hiring Recreation Specialists to support City-operated Summer Camp programs serving children ages 4.5 through 13 years old for programs running June 15th through August 14th, 2026.

Under general supervision, Recreation Specialists provide direct supervision of participants and assist with age-appropriate recreational, enrichment, and physical activities in compliance with California Community Care Licensing (Title 22) requirements and City policies. This position requires active engagement with children, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to maintain required staff-to-child ratios.

This is an hourly, at-will, part-time (non-benefited) position offering paid training and valuable experience in youth development and public service.

Schedule

• Part to Full-day summer camp shifts
• Up to 8.5 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid meal period
• Potential opportunity for continued part-time employment during the school year in our after school programs or other recreation programs.

Essential Duties

• Supervise and engage children in a safe, inclusive environment
• Lead and assist with games, sports, arts and crafts, and group activities
• Support daily routines, transitions, and clean-up
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies
• Follow Title 22, City policies, and safety procedures

Ideal Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of paid experience working in a recreation program-type setting.
• Must have experience supervising children, teens, adults, and/or seniors.

Benefits

Salary
Recreation Specialist: $19.29 - $23.02 per hour

These are non-benefited, temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1,000 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 contacted for interviews until the position is filled. Applications must be received in CalOpps by March 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting. Candidates under the age of 18 will be required to provide a work permit.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2026 at 11:59pm

Salary:

$19.29-$23.02 Hourly