Recreation Leader II, PT

2025 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

SUMMER PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

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 establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.    

Why Join the 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 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: 

• Developing and leading games, free-play, and special activities which may include youth development, arts and crafts, dance, music, and drama; coaching and teaching sports programs, sportsmanship, and rules of conduct to participants; ensuring that safety rules are observed
• Preparing facilities and setting up equipment for scheduled recreational activities/events; admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events; overseeing the use of recreation equipment and facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations
• Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety, proper operation, and maintenance needs, and reporting any repair or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel
• Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as needed
• Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities; assisting with scheduling, coordinating, and promoting special events, programs, and field trips
• Taking attendance regularly; completing and maintain forms and reports relating to attendance, safety, and activities
• Providing community members with information on various programs and activities; designing, preparing, and distributing flyers and marketing materials to promoting program activities
• Performing routine administrative duties utilizing a variety of office equipment; using software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments; utilizing automated recreation programs for patron registration, data collection, and analysis
• May direct and assist in training other recreation staff and volunteers

Read the complete job description by clicking here:

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 be responsible for a lot of kids with a lot of public interaction
• You will be dealing with complex situations
• You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers

The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Leader II 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.
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Working for the City of OaklandThis 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 may be acceptable.

Education: Completion of two (2) years of major college coursework from an accredited college or university leading to a degree in recreation, physical education, kinesiology, dance, art, or a closely related field.

• Must submit your unofficial transcripts to determine qualifications.  Be sure to scan a copy of your transcripts and attach it to your online application.*

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience (equivalent to 4160 part-time hours) 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 by January 1, 2025, to apply.  

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

License/Other Requirements: Successful incumbents in this job are expected to operate an automotive vehicle in the performance of the assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost-effective method for traveling to the various locations required. 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 or transport equipment 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, and have drug testing and a TB screening. 

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

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 to submit your 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 Jobs Live 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.

The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.

The City complies with all Federal, State, and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.