Temp - Recreation Leader III

City of Pleasanton, CA; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Pleasanton is seeking a dependable, hands-on Recreation Leader III to support the Pleasanton Senior Center in a part-time, temporary role. You will help keep the center clean, organized, and welcoming for programs, classes, and activities, and assist with setup, teardown, supplies, and light maintenance.

You will work under the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive experience for participants, instructors, volunteers, and staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates understanding of program objectives, operations, supplies and needs.
• Experience with program operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with emergency procedures and safety protocols is preferred.
• May have taken classes or training courses in program area.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, rooms, and equipment for classes, programs and events.
• Organize and maintain storage areas, equipment, and program supplies.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks and equipment assembly.
• Identify and report cleaning or facility concerns to the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator.
• Coordinate with coffee contractor to ensure supplies are ordered and equipment maintained.
• Assist with ordering equipment and supplies as needed.
• Prepare coffee daily for the Senior Center.
• Perform light cleaning of the facility as needed.
• Conduct bi-weekly inspections of outdoor areas and report concerns to City staff.
• Provide additional support to Recreation staff and assist with other assignments.

Skills

Hands-on

Dependable

Organized

Communication

Independent

Professional

Job description

The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dependable, hands-on, and community-minded individual to join our team as a Recreation Leader III - Senior Center! In this part-time, temporary role, you will help keep the Pleasanton Senior Center clean, organized, welcoming, and ready for the many programs, classes, and activities offered each day. Working under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator, you will support daily facility operations through room setup and teardown, supply organization, light maintenance, cleaning, and other essential behind-the-scenes work. Your efforts will directly contribute to a positive, comfortable experience for Senior Center participants, instructors, volunteers, and staff!

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Hands-on and takes pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to jump in wherever support is needed.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional, approachable, and able to communicate positively with staff and the public.
• Physically able to perform active work, including lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Interested in working in a welcoming, community-focused recreation environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, rooms, and equipment for classes, programs, and special events.
• Organize and maintain storage areas, equipment, and program supplies.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks and equipment assembly.
• Identify and report cleaning or facility concerns to the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator.
• Coordinate with the facility coffee contractor to help ensure supplies are ordered and equipment is maintained.
• Assist with ordering equipment and supplies as needed.
• Prepare coffee daily for the Senior Center.
• Perform light cleaning of the facility as needed.
• Conduct bi-weekly inspections of outdoor areas and report concerns to appropriate City staff.
• Provide additional support to Recreation staff and assist with other assignments as needed.

A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us

• You will see the immediate results of your work each day as you help prepare the Senior Center for programs and participants.
• You will enjoy a variety of responsibilities instead of doing the same task all day.
• You will work in a welcoming community environment alongside Recreation staff, instructors, volunteers, and Senior Center participants.
• You will have an important behind-the-scenes role in creating clean, organized, and comfortable spaces for classes, events, and activities.
• You will have the opportunity to work independently while remaining part of a supportive Recreation team.
• You will gain valuable experience learning how a busy community recreation facility operates.

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Managing multiple room setups and teardowns on busy program days.
• Moving tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Keeping storage spaces organized while supplies are regularly used and replenished.
• Responding to unexpected cleaning or facility issues.
• Balancing routine responsibilities with last-minute requests and changing program needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• A person who notices what needs attention and takes initiative.
• Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work in a busy facility environment.
• Able to stay organized, adapt to schedule and priority changes, and work independently.
• Able to communicate clearly and exercise good judgment when identifying or reporting facility concerns.
• Dependable, professional, and willing to provide support wherever needed.
• Available to generally work weekday mornings, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., excluding City holidays. Hours and schedules are based on program needs and are not guaranteed.

For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link Recreation Leader III.

Education and Experience:

• Demonstrates an understanding of program objectives, operations, supplies and needs.

• Demonstrates experience and/or familiarity with program operations.

• Demonstrates some experience in emergency procedures and safety protocols.

• May have taken classes or training courses in program area.