Recreation Leader I, Part Time

The Position

• Filing Period Extended*

The filing deadline has been extended

Candidates that previously applied to this recruitment do not need to reapply

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establishan environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department

With an emphasis on Oakland's youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Oakland's Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.

We are currently recruiting to fill multiple vacanciesthroughout all our OPRYD Recreation Centers.

For a list of all OPRYD Recreation Centersclickhere

We are looking for someone who is:

• A team player

• Enthusiastic

• Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.

• Instructing participants in a positive manner regarding rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games.

• Ensuring that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy, objectives, and guidelines

• Coaching sports programs.

• Enforcing safety rules and regulations; maintaining orderly participant conduct.

• Admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events.

• Opening, securing, and cleaning program areas before and after program use; preparing program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events.

• Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment & facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations.

• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety standards and maintenance needs. Reporting hazards and repairs needed to appropriate parties.

• Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities.

• Coordinating special events, programs, and field trips.

• Completing forms and reports, and preparing incident reports and related documentation as needed.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland's youth

• You can make a difference in the community

• Your work will result in real-life impacts

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may end being responsible for a lot of kids

• A lot of public interaction

• Dealing with complex situations

• May have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers

The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Leader I are:

• Listening:Fully comprehending spoken communication

• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue

• Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships

• Presentation Skill:Formally delivering information to groups

• Delegating:Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability

• Safety Focus:Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

• Customer Focus:Attending to the needs and expectations of customers

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Minimum Requirements for Application

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

At least five-hundred (500) hours of part-time experience comparable to City of Oakland Recreation Aide, participating in a wide variety of recreation activities including sports, arts and crafts, and/or other organized activities.

Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application.

Additional Qualifications:

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.

License/Other Requirements:

Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, have drug testing, and a tuberculosis (TB) screening.

Possession of a valid Basic First Aid certificate may be required.

Possession of a valid CPR certificate may be required.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration.

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours tosubmityour application if you are a new user of the system.APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government JobsLive Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Finney at jfinney@oaklandca.gov.