Part-Time Community Recreation Leader

City of Modesto, CA; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Modesto is hiring a Part-Time Recreation Leader to support City programs across multiple locations. The role plans, organizes, and conducts activities for adults, youth, and special events in parks, centers, and facilities.

Responsibilities include reporting, training attendance, and customer service while maintaining safety and program integrity. Work flexible shifts; no benefits; at-will employment. Must be 15+ with required First Aid/CPR training.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance and to follow written instructions; perform basic arithmetic.
• Think clearly and act quickly in emergencies.
• Develop positive public relations and maintain a professional appearance.
• Coordinate and schedule activities across programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Prepare required reports and records.
• Work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds; participate in light custodial tasks.
• Travel between city worksites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct assigned City recreation programs.
• Maintain detailed reports and records as required.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Assist with cash handling duties if requested.
• Maintain safety standards and a safe work environment.
• Foster positive customer service across city programs.
• Supervise participants and enforce program rules.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Emergency response

Public relations

Activity scheduling

Interpersonal relations

Report preparation

Shift flexibility

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Mobility and swimming safety awareness

Job description

City of Modesto is hiring a Part-Time Recreation Leader to support City programs across multiple locations. The role plans, organizes, and conducts activities for adults, youth, and special events in parks, centers, and facilities.

Responsibilities include reporting, training attendance, and customer service while maintaining safety and program integrity. Work flexible shifts; no benefits; at-will employment. Must be 15+ with required First Aid/CPR training.