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Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in CARD! You must be at least 16 years of age to work for CARD, and some positions may require & specify a minimum age of 18 in the job posting. As of right now, we are actively recruiting for the following positions: 

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Currently Recruiting:

After School Program

After School Program Recreation Leader

  • Part-Time, $16.00/hr
  • After School Program Recreation Leaders will assist children in grades 1-5 with academics, plan and facilitate structured activities, and create a safe and fun environment. We are looking for applicants who enjoy and have experience working with children, are energetic, responsible, and have strong group management skills. Applicants must be able to work independently with a group of 15 children and ensure their wellbeing.
  • Work hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00-6:00 pm.  We are currently hiring staff to join our substitute list. When permanent placement positions open, substitutes will be offered permanent hours. To be hired as a substitute, you are not required to be available every day.

 

Aquatics

The Chico Area Recreation and Park District is looking to hire enthusiastic and energetic staff to join our Summer 2024 Aquatic's Team!

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Lifeguard

  • Part-Time, $19.00 - $20.50/hr
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current Lifeguarding for CA Bundle 5 certification (or equivalent)

Swim Instructor

  • Part-Time, $16.00 - $16.50/hr
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR/AED certification (or equivalent)

Assistant Head Lifeguard

  • Part-Time, $21.50 - $22.00/hr
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current Lifeguarding for CA Bundle 5 certification (or equivalent)

Head Lifeguard

  • Part-Time, $22.00 - $23.50/hr
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current Lifeguarding for CA Bundle 5 certification (or equivalent)
  • Possession of current Lifeguard Training Instructor certification desired.

Inclusion

Summer Camp Inclusion Leader

  • Part-Time, $17.00/hr
  • Be part of a child's summer camp experience!  Inclusion aides allow children to attend summer camp with the extra support they need to have a fun and successful camp experience.  Some positions will be 1:1 Aides and others will provide extra support to campers at various camps.  
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with disabilities, excellent customer service skills, be well organized, professional, and reliable.   Applicants must be able to work during the specified program hours.  
  •  Shifts are Monday-Friday and range from five to eight hours per day. Camp hours are 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. 

 

Nature Center

Field Trip Leader

  • Closes 3/24/2024, or when filled
  • Part-Time, $17.00/hr
  • Under minimal direction of the Nature Center Director, the Field Trip Enrichment Teacher will execute field trips for classes of school age children.  The teacher will work independently and in collaboration with the classroom teacher. 

Parks

Maintenance Aide II

  • Closes 3/15/2024, or when filled
  • Part-Time, $17.00/hr
  • A Maintenance Aide II performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance of facilities, buildings, & structures. Employees work under general supervision, performing a full range of assigned duties, performing routine and semi-skilled duties.  They are trained to perform the duties which require a higher degree of skill and responsibility.  As trainees, employees may perform duties normally assigned to Utility I workers. 
  • SCHEDULE: Since CARD runs programming and rents our facilities 7 days a week, this position will work Monday through Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm.

Summer Camps

CAMP CHI DA CA (Chico Day Camp)

Camp Chi Da Ca is an ALL outdoor nature camp located at Hooker Oak Park. Camp activities include singing camp songs, hiking, creek play, arts and crafts, games, and much more. Leaders will plan and lead activities for groups of children aged 4-11. Candidates with an outdoor education background are highly desired.

CAMP CHICO CREEK

Camp Chico Creek is a nature-based day camp for children ages 5 to 11, located in the heart of Bidwell Park. We provide outdoor exploration, build friendships, and promote a love for nature! Campers enjoy hands-on natural science labs, up-close animal visits, nature walks, arts, and crafts, building tree forts, swimming in Big Chico Creek and camp BBQ’s every Friday. Select days include guest speakers and afternoon stations with options such as yoga, talent shows, dance parties and water games. The Recreation Leader, with minimal direction from a Supervisor, Coordinator, or Director, will plan, organize, and conduct activities for recreation program participants with an emphasis on outdoor education and science. Candidates with outdoor education and science backgrounds are highly desired.

SUMMERTIME DELIGHT

Summertime Delight is a traditional indoor and outdoor day camp. Leaders plan activities based on weekly themes. Camp activities include arts and crafts, games, daily swimming, weekly field trips to local places such as Rare Air/Cal-Skate/Bowlero/Movie Theater, and much more. Leaders work indoors and outdoors with campers aged 5-11 years old.

2024 Summer Camp Leader

  • Part-Time, $16.00/hr
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be well organized, professional, enjoy working with children, and have prior experience working with elementary-age children, preferably in a summer camp or after-school program setting. Applicants with a background in outdoor education are desired. Applicants must be able to work during the specified program hours.
  • This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position with varying shifts that may include working 0 – 40 hours per week as assigned, and less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Shifts are Monday-Friday and range from five to eight hours per day. Camp hours are 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. 
  • Listing for all camp positions - Summertime Delight, Camp Chico Creek, and Camp Chi Da Ca