Recreation Leader I - Ash Street/Camp Newark Camp Counselor (20717640)

Location

Ash Street or Silliman Center Newark, 94560

Description

Energetic, organized, and responsible individuals who enjoy working with school-age children are encouraged to apply. Recreation Leaders will assist in the implementation and planning of a wide variety of arts and crafts, sports, games, special events, and excursions. Candidates will work either for the Ash Street Summer program at Ash Street Park or Camp Newark at the Silliman Center. Both positions require candidates to work in an outdoor environment.  

Work Schedule: Since this is a summer-only position, it is expected that applicants can work Monday-Friday with limited vacation time (less than one week) during the below program dates:

Ash Street Summer Program: Monday-Friday: June 22-July 24, 10:30am – 3:30pm, no camp on July 3

Camp Newark:Monday-Friday: June 8– July 31, 7:30 am – 4:15 pm, morning and midday shifts available.

REQUIREMENTS:

• City application (Only accepted via Calopps)

• Must be at least 15 years of age

• Prior experience working with school-age children is preferred but not required.

• Must successfully pass a TB test before an appointment, which is at your own cost.

• Required to submit to a City Fingerprint Background Investigation if over the age of 18.

• Work Permit Documentation may be required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate demonstrates the City’s PRIDE Values including, Personal Servicethrough professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the community, while using Resourcefulnessand Innovationto adapt, problem-solve, and create value. They embrace Diversityand promote Engagementby fostering inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

Benefits

This is a non-benefited, part-time, seasonal, temporary position. Temporary employees will only work up to 1,000 hours per year.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Sick Leave: After 90 days from an employee’s hire date, the employee is entitled to 5 days (40 hours) sick leave per fiscal year. Sick hours do not roll over to the next year and therefore must be utilized or forfeited annually.

RETIREMENT:

• Temporary employees will be required to contribute to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.

TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE STATUS:

• Employment may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time, at the will of the City of Newark, in its sole discretion.

Special Instructions

Interviews will take place through beginning of May 2026. Virtual interviews available if you are away for school.

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at [email protected] accommodation requests.

The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.


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. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

Camp Newark

Katie Fuerte

Recreation Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Ash Street:

Becca Hicks

Recreation Coordinator

[email protected]

Recruitment Contact

Contact email:

[email protected]