Senior Recreation Leader August 2026

City of Ceres; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

City of Ceres is seeking a Senior Recreation Leader for the Central Valley community. This part-time role involves implementing program activities at a designated site and supervising staff, with some evening and weekend work required.

You will manage curricula, instruct participants, enforce rules, and maintain supplies while fostering positive relationships with participants, volunteers, and colleagues. A high school diploma and First Aid/CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreation programs and curriculum.
• Ability to work assigned program hours and communicate clearly.
• Learn City rules, policies, ordinances and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily program activities and supervise staff.
• Instruct participants and enforce program rules.
• Address behavior problems with sound judgment.
• Maintain and store program supplies and equipment.
• Establish respectful working relationships with participants, volunteers and staff.
• Assist training and directing staff and volunteers to ensure activities are completed.
• Provide information and open communication with appropriate individuals.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreation programs

Curriculum

Communication

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

First Aid and CPR training

Job description

Senior Recreation Leader August 2026 (20762222)

PART TIME

Category Recreation

Region Central Valley

Job Type Part-Time

Close Date Until filled

$19.12-$21.08 Hourly

None

About Ceres

The City of Ceres is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento and 95 miles east of San Francisco, in the heart of Stanislaus County. Ceres is in one of the Central Valley's richest and most diverse agricultural areas and is the home of the new $14 million County Agriculture Center. Even the name "Ceres" originates from the Roman goddess of agriculture. The City enjoys a comfortable climate, with 12 inches of rainfall annually. The average low winter temperature is 38 degrees Fahrenheit, the average high temperature in spring and fall is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average high in the Summer is 90 degrees. The Tuolumne River forms part of the northern boundary. Ceres is a growing community with a heartfelt commitment to retaining its small neighborhood personality. Businesses, organizations, and nonprofit community service groups band together for a number of activities throughout the year. Events such as the annual Downtown Street Fair in May, summertime concerts in the park, Halloween Fun Festival, and the Christmas Tree Lane opening are well attended by the community. City government: City Manager’s Office/Administration (City Clerk, City Attorney, Economic Development), Finance, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Safety (Police, Fire), Engineering, Community Development (Planning, Building/Permits), Recreation, Public Works, Water, and Wastewater Utilities.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor/coordinator, the Senior Recreation Leader is responsible for implementing programs at a given site, including administering program curriculum and supervising program staff. This is an at-will, intermittent, part-time, hourly wage position without City-paid benefits. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

1. Implement all daily activities of a given program, including administration of program curriculum, leading program activities, monitoring and enforcing program rules and regulations, maintaining a safe environment and collecting any necessary paperwork.
2. Instruct program participants in rules, model appropriate behavior, monitor strict adherence to program guidelines and enforce rules.
3. Exercise sound judgment in addressing behavior problems.
4. Responsible for appropriate use, maintenance and storage of all program supplies and equipment.
5. Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with participants, volunteers, staff and those contacted in the course of work.
6. Exhibit enthusiasm and support for the program.
7. Assist with training and directing staff and volunteers to ensure program activities are accomplished.
8. Provide information and open communication with appropriate individuals.
9. Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Recreation programs and curriculum Ability to: Work assigned program hours. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and understand and carry out oral and written directions. Learn pertinent City rules, policies, ordinances and program requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education:the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum qualifications: Possession of high school diploma or GED certificate.

Education/Training: First Aid and CPR training. Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible recreation or program administration experience AND prior experience working with age appropriate groups (children through adults).

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License. Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (10-50 pounds); to travel to other recreation sites; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Knowledge of: Recreation programs and curriculum

Ability to:Work assigned program hours.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Learn pertinent City rules, policies, ordinances and program requirements.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain a flexible work schedule, whichmay include evenings, weekdays, weekendsand holidays.

Learn pertinent City rules, policies,ordinances and program requirements.

Establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with those contacted duringthe course of work.

This is a PART-TIME position and is not eligible for City benefits other than those mandated by Federal and State Law.