**Position Open Until Filled**
Do you love working with kids and want to make a difference? Get paid to be a positive influence in children’s lives! The Chico Area Recreation & Park District is hiring energetic, responsible, and fun individuals to join our team!
As an After School Program Recreation Leader, you’ll work alongside Chico Unified Administrators as a group leader with students in grades 1–5, assisting with academics and leading structured activities in a safe, engaging environment.
Average shift times are 2pm-6pm, and located on all 12 CUSD Campuses. We are looking for permanently placed Recreation Leaders who work Monday-Friday, and substitutes who work as needed on a flexible schedule, At least three days of availability preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently supervise, manage, and support a group of 15 students.
- Provide academic support to students by helping with homework and reading.
- Plan and lead fun recreational and educational activities.
- Be a positive role model and ensure a safe, inclusive environment.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children (ages 5–11 preferred).
- Reliable, responsible, energetic, and enthusiastic.
- Strong group management skills and able to work independently with a group of 15 children.
- Great for college students or anyone passionate about youth development!
Employment Dates: This position is scheduled to work on days when Chico Unified School District elementary schools are in session. The 2026-2027 school year runs from August 13, 2026 through June 3, 2027.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approx. 2:00–5:45 PM
- Set 5-day schedules available
- Substitute positions also available (“on-call,” flexible days)
Work Locations: Elementary schools throughout Chico
Pay & Benefits:
Seasonal, $16.90 - $17.00/hr
Employees will recieve 40 hours of sick leave per year accrued at 2.8hrs per pay period. All unused hours are rolled over on January 1st up to a cap of 80 hours.
Applications will be reviewed often and if offered an interview, you will receive and email from the ASP team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.90 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- 1. What name do you prefer to go by? (You may share your pronouns if you wish.)
- 2. What is the best email address for us to use when communicating with you about this position?
- 3. Have you ever worked as an employee for CARD?
- 4. Have you ever worked as a vendor or contractor for CARD?
- 5. Do you have a family member who currently works for CARD?
- 6. Do you have experience working with children between the ages of 5-12? If yes, please describe the setting, ages, and your responsibilities.
- 7. Why are you interested in this position?
- 8. In this position you will independently supervise groups of 15 children. How will you ensure the safety and well-being of the children in your care?
- 9. Are you available and interested in being placed Monday-Friday if a position is available? Or would you rather be a substitute and work on an as-needed basis?
- 10. Please indicate your availability to work each day, Monday through Friday between the hours of 1:30-6:00pm.
- 11. Do you meet any of the following qualifications: An AA Degree, or 48 College Units?
Work Location: In person
