Recreation Leader - Seasonal (Part-time)

City of Lathrop; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lathrop is seeking a Recreation Leader for seasonal, part-time work. You will support staff in running camps and programs, monitor activities, and assist with participant check-in/out while maintaining a safe, energetic environment.

The role requires dependability, attentiveness, and the ability to multitask across a busy recreation setting. Hours are limited to the seasonal schedule, with no benefits included.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing recreation programs or events (1 year preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to work part-time, seasonal shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and leading recreation break camps and activities.
• Check in/out participants and maintain attendance.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure a safe environment for participants.

Skills

Lead activities

Customer service

Multitasking

Safety enforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Lathrop

Recreation Leader (Part-time, Seasonal position)

Seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits, vacation or holiday pay. Position is temporary, at-will.

Work Schedule

December 16-18, 2026; December 21-23, 2026; December 28-30, 2026; March 15-19, 2027 & May 31- August 13, 2027. Monday- Friday with work hours between 6:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. (Up to 30 hours per week).

The Position

The Recreation Leader is the entry level support class responsible for providing support to recreation staff for the implementation of a wide variety of recreation break camps (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) and is responsible for general custodial and facility related concerns. Seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits, vacation or holiday pay. Position is temporary, at-will. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high energy, dependability, attentiveness and the ability to multitask.

About Lathrop:

Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop.

Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore.

The Department’s January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30, 000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300, 000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.

Essential Functions

• Assists in monitoring and leading recreational activities such as group games, arts and crafts, camp songs, science experiments and other summer activities.
• Help check in/out participants
• Enforce safety policies
• Deliver clear instructions
• Communicate effectively with parents, participants and staff

Supervision Exercised/Received

Receives general supervision from a Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Coordinator. May receive lead and/or functional supervision from a Senior Recreation Leader. Incumbents may be required to routinely assist supervision of programs or facilities.

Salary

• Recreation Leader - $21.11 to $25.66 Hourly.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Recreation Leader. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of one year of experience implementing recreation programs or events, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

EEOC

The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.