Recreation Leader I, PT (Continuous)

City-of-Oakland,-Ca; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department invites applications for part-time employment opportunities in community recreation programs. Join a team that teaches arts, sports, music, drama, and nature studies to Oakland youth, emphasizing safety and positive engagement.

Minimum education is a high school diploma, with 1 year of related activity experience or as a Recreation Aide. Bilingual skills are a plus; some roles require licensing or first aid proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is completion of the twelfth grade.
• At least 1 year of participation in recreation activities or 1 year as a Recreation Aide with the City of Oakland.
• Bilingual skills are desirable for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support activities in arts/crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.
• Instruct participants on rules and methods of activities.
• Enforce safety rules and department guidelines; supervise participant conduct.
• Assist with coaching sports programs and admitting patrons to facilities and events.
• Open/close and clean program areas; prepare spaces for activities.
• Coordinate special events, programs, and field trips; complete incident reports as needed.

Skills

Listening

Oral communication

Building relationships

Presentation

Delegating

Safety focus

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma

Job description

2027 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Why Join the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?

With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) 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. Reimagine, recreate, and reinvent, OPRYD with us!

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 participant’s 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, preparing incident reports and related documentation, as needed.

Competencies Required:

• 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

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 may be acceptable.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience participating in a wide variety of recreation activities in sports, arts and crafts, and/or other organized activities or one (1) year as a Recreation Aide with the City of Oakland.

Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to apply.

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

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

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 (OPYRD) for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com, and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com. Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time.

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.