Recreation Leader - Sports (Part-time)

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

Job summary

City of Lathrop is seeking a part-time Recreation Leader to support a wide range of youth and public recreation activities in the Sports Division. The role emphasizes energy, reliability, attentiveness and the ability to multitask in a dynamic community setting.

The candidate will assist staff, coach and officiate youth sports as needed, while delivering excellent customer service and working closely with parents and participants.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of one year of experience implementing recreation programs or events.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high energy.

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring and leading recreational activities.
• Participates in programs including coaching, score keeping and officiating youth sports.
• Communicate effectively with parents, participants and staff.
• Answer program related questions and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Dependability

High energy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recreation Leader (Part-time, At-will)

The current recruitment is to fill vacancies in the Sports Division.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday with work hours between 4:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. and weekends between the hours of 8:00a.m.- 9:00p.m. (Up to 18 hours per week)

POSITION INFORMATION

City of Lathrop

Recreation Leader (Part-time, At-will)

The current recruitment is to fill vacancies in the Sports Division.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday with work hours between 4:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. and weekends between the hours of 8:00a.m.- 9:00p.m. (Up to 18 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 sports programs and is responsible for general custodial and facility related concerns. 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
• Participates in programs including coaching, score keeping and officiating youth sports
• Communicate effectively with parents, participants and staff
• Answer program related questions and provide excellent customer service

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.

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Experience And License/Certifications

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.

Other Information

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.