RECREATION: Site Director for Mobile Recreation Program

Job Description

Description

The final filing date is Monday, November 09, 2026, by 5:00 pm or after receiving 50 qualified applications, whichever is first.

Note Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

THE POSITION
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking motivated, reliable, energetic and skilled individuals interested in assisting with supervising youth groups in an afterschool setting.

Fun on the Run (FOTR) is a mobile recreational program that operates at local parks and/or elementary schools to provide after-school care to families. This position would oversee the day-to-day operations of FOTR as well as program staff who support the program. The successful candidate is required to operate a city vehicle to and from location. This program is housed in the Columbia Neighborhood Center work unit. FOTR serves children aged 6-11 and has maximum capacity of about 30 kids per session.

This program operates year-round on weekdays. Shifts may be available during morning and afternoon sessions, typically 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 2:00-5:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on program needs.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Supervise participants and program staff during programs/activities
• Plan, organize and implement both recreational and enrichment activities
• Lead the day-to-day operations at various elementary school sites
• Prepare reports, maintain files, and records
• Assist in ordering supplies and materials for projects and activities
• Assist in training, staff development, orientation, and guidance; provides input to performance evaluations
• Document all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems and/or any unusual events; and communicate appropriately to supervisor, parent/guardians and others

• Ensure the safety of program participants and staff by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of program equipment and supplies; maintains a safe, clean, and tidy environment; reports unsafe conditions or illegal activities
• Take attendance and administer/organize other paperwork and forms as needed
• Interact and communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and City and District staff
• Plan program logistics and attend planning meetings and discussions

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires a near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in after school or camp with youth
• Ability to drive a city vehicle

Licenses/Certificates:

Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with customer service
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Experience with staff/volunteer supervision
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi
• Possess a First Aid/CPR Certification
• 32 semester or 48 quarter units completed in Recreation, Education, or Kinesiology or a closely related field

• Experience working directly with the public in a recreation or education setting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS
The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications are competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education.Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding the next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

A valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record are required for this position. Applicants selected for hire will be required to turn in a current copy of your DMV driving record.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service, you can search ‘education equivalency verification’ or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results are submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Angela Chan, Recreation Services Manager, at (408) 730-7352 or by email to angelchan@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or

email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov .

For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video:

• How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job - YouTube (5:13)

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 730-7490 or recruitments@sunnyvale.ca.gov .

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

Closing Date/Time: 11/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific