Recreation Activity Leader (Non-Career)

City of Berkeley, CA; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley, in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, invites applications for Recreation Activity Leader to organize, coordinate and lead a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities at city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers.

During the school year, responsibilities include Afterschool Programs, Special Events, and Building Monitoring; in the summer, roles may include Tots, Pre-K, Teen programs, Berkeley Day Camp, or youth sports.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and either:
• 1) Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience leading a variety of athletic and recreation activities;
• 2) Completion of major college coursework leading to a degree in recreation, physical education, group work or a closely related field may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis;
• 3) Extensive training and/or experience in a specialized field of endeavor such as dance, ceramics, photography or nature study which has occurred over a period of several years and has resulted in an acceptable level of expertise and the ability to impart knowledge of this field to others.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and lead a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities at City parks, playgrounds and recreation centers.
• Work assignments may include Afterschool Programs, Special Events, Building Monitoring, and summer programs such as Tots, Pre-K, Teen programs, Berkeley Day Camp or youth sports.
• Provide safe, inclusive, high-quality programming and positive youth development experiences.

Skills

lead recreation activities

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Recreation Activity Leader in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will organize, coordinate and lead a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities at City parks, playgrounds and recreation centers.

During the school year, Recreation Activity Leaders may be assigned to work Afterschool Programs, Special Events, and/or Building Monitoring.
During the summer, Recreation Activity Leaders may be assigned to work Tots, Pre-K, or Teen programs, playground programs, Berkeley Day Camp or specialty camps, or youth sports.

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification is:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and either:

• 1) Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience leading a variety of athletic and recreation activities;
• 2) Completion of major college coursework leading to a degree in recreation, physical education, group work or a closely related field may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis;
• 3) Extensive training and/or experience in a specialized field of endeavor such as dance, ceramics, photography or nature study which has occurred over a period of several years and has resulted in an acceptable level of expertise and the ability to impart knowledge of this field to others.

Applicants must submit a completed application by 5 PM on Monday, June 28, 2027. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [e-mail]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [e-mail] at the time of application.