Recreation Leader - Part-Time/Seasonal

City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Redondo Beach is seeking energetic individuals to join our recreation team as part-time Recreation Leader for Summer 2026 and year-round opportunities. You will lead and assist programs for all ages, promote activities, recruit participants, supervise daily events, and ensure participant safety.

Positions are part-time/seasonal, at-will, and hourly with flexible schedules. Typical shifts include afterschool hours, weekends, and seasonal camps; approximately 20 hours per week, with up

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Effective leadership, creativity, good decision making.
• Ability to teach and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Participate in staff trainings and meetings.
• Promote the program and recruit participants.
• Keep accurate records and ensure participant safety.
• Plan, organize, lead and supervise daily activities (games, arts, sports, events).

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Decision making

Teaching

Lead by example

Job description

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced part-time position? Do you like to lead and engage activities and programs for all ages in our community? If so, the Recreation Leader along with our other seasonal positions may be right for you!

We are now hiring for Summer 2026!

Summertime opportunities include:

• Seaside Lagoon staff, including cashiers and maintenance

• Camp Counselors

• And more!

Year-round opportunities are also available:

The Recreation Leader works directly with other departmental staff members to provide assistance in the administration of programs and activities such as the Afterschool Program, Alta Vista Community Center, Teen Programs, and Senior Programs.

This is a part-time/seasonal, non-exempt, hourly position designated as at-will and ineligible for City benefits. This post is continuous and may close at any time without notice.

The duties for this part-time position may include but not be limited to the following: Participating in staff trainings and meetings, promoting the program, recruiting participants, keeping accurate records, ensuring participant safety, and planning, organizing, leading, and supervising daily activities. Activities include but are not limited to group games, sports, arts and crafts, special events and contests. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Available Opportunities and Schedules:

• Afterschool Program: 2:30pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday
• Alta Vista Facility: 7:30am-9:00pm, 4 to 6 hour shift per day
• Senior Centers: 9:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday, 4 to 6 hour shift per day
• Summer Camp Counselor: Full day June- August
• Seaside Lagoon Cashier and Maintenance: Seasonally, from May - September of each year
• Opportunities to work other programs and events throughout the year
• Approximately 20 hours per week and up to 950 hours per year

Qualifications

Effective leadership skill(s); creativity; good decision making; ability to exercise appropriate judgment; ability to teach; ability to lead by example. Candidates must be at least 16 years old to apply.

Desired education and/or experience

Preferably some college credit in related field of study; experience working with children and/or seniors; experience leading recreation programs, and leadership skills.

Applicants must

• Be at least 16 years old to apply
  • If under the age of 18, you are required to submit a work permit
• Have reliable transportation
  • Possession of a valid California Driver License is recommended

POSITION INFORMATION, SALARY, AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNTIES

• Temporary, part-time (PT), at-will position
• Hourly salary will be offered depending on qualifications
• Opportunity to promote to part-time Assistant Recreation Coordinator and/or part-time Program Coordinator, based on work experience and performance as Recreation Leader

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.