JOB
NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONALEmployment dates for this position are from May 2026 to October 2026
DEFINITION
Under immediate supervision, assist staff with delivering recreation programs and activities; perform cleaning and light maintenance of recreational equipment and facilities such as, the dining hall, restrooms, and common areas; provide customer service for guests; and, process sales transactions at the camp store.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Immediate supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Camp Aides do not supervise. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.
- Greet camp participants.
- Assist with the delivery of programs and events for camp participants.
- Interact positively with elementary aged youth, adolescents, and adults.
- Set up, serve food, and wash dishes.
- Perform minor repairs to cabins, facilities, and grounds.
- Perform light maintenance of camp including cleaning and maintaining common areas, equipment, restrooms, facilities, camp store, camp grounds, and dining hall.
- Operate custodial equipment, such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, etc.
- Operate cash register, collect, and count money.
- Maintain camp store inventory.
- Learn and follow routines required by camp schedule to meet the needs of the kitchen, dining hall, camp store, camp lobby, and other camp operations.
- Follow all staff policies and procedures.
- Respond to public inquiries in a professional manner; provide information within the area of assignment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
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Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
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Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
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If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
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If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
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Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
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Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to [email protected]. If submitting via email, please include your name and Job # 009045-25-YPCE-2 on your documents.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
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Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
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Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
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A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
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Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
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For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
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Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
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Send an email to [email protected]; or
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Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
