Recreation Leader

The Position

The City's Recreation and Parks Department is seeking interested applicants willing to work 5-20 hours a week (not to exceed 850 hours in a fiscal year) in various recreation programs. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and possess strong organization and communication skills. A deep commitment for excellence and experience providing responsible recreation programs in a diverse community is desired. Candidates may be assigned to any of the following program areas: Kiddie Kollege, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports, and Aquatics.

Definition: Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties within various programs and activities of the Recreation and Parks Department; assists groups and individuals who are engaged in recreational activities, using recreation facilities, and performs other related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

Kiddie Kollege: Position will plan, organize, and supervise exciting age-appropriate recreational and educational activities for preschool-aged children. Bilingual skills are highly desired.

Summer Day Camp: Position plans, develops, organizes and implements fun and exciting activities for school-aged youth. Develops relationships with families and participants providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.

Youth Sports: Position will plan and supervise recreation activities for youth ages 5-14. Experience with sports, a desire to teach game fundamentals, and/or athletic background is highly desired.

Aquatics Cashier: Position is responsible for registration and admittance of the participants into the pool area, answering phones, cash handling, and maintaining front desk operations.

Non-essential Functions:

• Maintains cleanliness and order at recreation locations;

• Balances cash drawer for fee-based programs/activities;

• Registers/checks in students arriving for recreational programs; and

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

For detailed information about the job classification, visit: Recreation Leader.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Coursework in special events, sports, education and related recreation courses is highly desired.

Experience: Entry level experience/expertise relevant to the particular activity to which assigned.

Licenses/certifications/other requirements: Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to recreation facilities and meetings. Must obtain a negative TB test by date of hire; Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and American Red Cross Standard First Aid certifications. Mandatory Training: There will be mandatory training scheduled which all staff must attend. Those dates are to be announced.

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS

Wondering what to expect during the recruitment process? Visit the City's Job Opportunities page.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department:

Deadline to Apply

5:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024

Department Level Interviews Ongoing

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No benefits are associated with this part-time extra help position.

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Recreation Leader position. Responses to the questionnaire will be used to better assess qualifications to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see application or see resume."

• I understand

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Will you be at least 17 years of age by June 1, 2024?

• Yes

• No

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What days and times are you available to work? Please indicate your availability for each day of the week.

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Based on your interest and/or qualifications, please indicate which positions you are interested in being considered for:

• Kiddie Kollege

• Summer Day Camp

• Youth Sports

• Aquatics

• All of the above

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What best describes your recent work experience gained through education, training, or work experience working with youth?

• None or No Experience

• Less than one (1) year experience

• One (1) to two (2) years' experience

• More than two (2) years' experience

Required Question

Agency City of San Leandro

Address 835 East 14th Street

San Leandro, California, 94577

Phone 510-577-3396

Website http://www.sanleandro.org