Recreation Leader (After School Part-time up to 19 hours per week)

Recreation Leader (After School Part-time up to 19 hours per week)

Salary

$20.85 - $21.62 Hourly

Location

Pasadena City Hall, CA

Job Type

2025 - REG PT 0-19 HRS A WK

Job Number

27-TBD

Department

Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Open continuously and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for the week of October 26th. Apply today!

The City of Pasadenas Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion to work with youth in a recreation type setting by providing general assistance and support to assigned recreation program and activities; assists in providing on-site supervision of recreation program and activity participants; and performs a variety of general administrative tasks in support of the Afterschool Program. These are part-time positions working up to 19 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in assisting higher level staff in the oversight, instruction, and implementation of recreation/education programs and activities. This is an excellent opportunity to work with youth from our local community and to serve as a positive role model in shaping future generations.

Afterschool Adventures Program

Recreation Leaders must be available to work Monday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Tuesday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm or Monday-Friday from 6:45 am to 8:45 am.

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more information, please review the job description.

• With direction of supervisor leads and organizes recreation programs and/or special activities for all age groups at a community center or at a large playground or park area.
• Conducts special assignments during city-wide special events.
• Staff seasonal camps during district holiday breaks.
• May be assigned as leader or serve as the only leader at a center, playground, park or special activities and events involving extensive facilities, large events, etc.
• Instructs in various games and interprets rules of play.
• Determines and arranges for supplies, equipment, and facilities needed for various program and activities.
• Supervises the issuance, use, care and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment assigned to center, playground, or activity.
• Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of participants and spectators and renders first-aid as needed.
• Cooperates with staff employees in promoting the total recreation program at an assigned location.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of attendance, time reports, accident reports, activities, progress reports, and meets all deadlines.
• Effectively interact with the public and City staff, set up and take down of equipment for programs and special events.
• Responds to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Get from one location to another while doing business.
• Coaches and umpires organized games and sports activities.
• Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Provides information within the area of assignment.
• Knowledgeable of general sports and recreational activities and programs including techniques, rules and equipment used in various sports, games and special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Adaptability responds positively to change and modifies behavior as the situation requires.
• Allocating Resources prioritizes the use of equipment and other resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Customer Focus attends to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Decision Making chooses optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Functional Knowledge knowledge of rules and regulations governing the play of organized games and various athletic and social recreation activities.
• Oral Communication engages effectively in dialogue.
• Physical strength and agility to lift, carry and pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Safety Focus shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety concerns.
• Teamwork collaborates with others to achieve shared goals.

Qualification Guidelines

Minimum qualifications:

• 50 hours or more of paid and/or volunteer experience in recreation, physical education, or related field.

Desired qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field is desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of any combination of online screening of training and experience evaluation, subject matter expert review and structured/department interview.

VACANCIES

There are currently several vacancies in the Afterschool Adventures Program. Recreation, and Community Services department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. This is an at-will position. These are part-time positions working up to 19 hours per week.

PROBATIONARY WORK TEST PERIOD = At-will

FLSA = Non-Exempt.

EEO = Para-professional

FICA Alternative Plan:

The City of Pasadena does not participate in Social Security. In lieu of Social Security, hourly employees who are not already members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) are automatically enrolled in the FICA Alternative plan administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) upon date of hire. Employees contribute 7.5% of the gross earnings on a pre-tax basis to the plan.

Existing CalPERS members*

The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees.

"New" CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62

• Please note that City Service Workers are excluded from the Citys contract with CalPERS. Thus, existing CalPERS members also will be enrolled in the FICA alternative plan administered by PARS instead.

Health Insurance:

The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) to hourly employees who work at least 30 hours a week.

Other Benefits include:

• Paid sick leave
• Free Employee Assistance Program

01

Select the box that best describes the number of hours you possess as a volunteer and/or paid leader in recreation activities. (Qualifications, including number of volunteer/paid work hours per week, must be clearly noted on application under work experience.)

• Less than 50 hours
• 50 to 100 hours
• 100 to 200 hours
• 200 hours or more

02

On some occasions, you may be asked to work from 6:45am-8:45am. Are you able to work during those hours?

• Yes
• No

03

Select the option that best describes your experience in leading activities for children and youth in the areas of arts & crafts, music, drama, and other types of social recreation. Duties include: Organizing, directing and leading groups of students; assisting students in developing knowledge of skills in sports, games, and other recreation classes; providing instruction in various games and interpreting rules of play; monitoring and ensuring health and safety; supervising the issuance, use, care and maintenance of recreation supplies and equipment.

• None, but willing to learn.
• Less than 50 hours
• 50 to 100 hours
• 100 to 200 hours
• 200 hours or more

04

Briefly describe the experience referenced in the previous question. This experience must also be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you selected "None but willing to learn" please respond N/A.

05

Select the option that best describes your experience working with lead staff to identify the recreation interests and the needs of the participants. Duties include: Strong communication skills with program leads and following instructions, being creative and adapting when facing changing situations, assessing participants interests in activities.

• None, but willing to learn
• Less than 50 hours
• 50 to 100 hours
• 100 to 200 hours
• 200 hours or more

06

Briefly describe the experience referenced in the previous question. This experience must also be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you selected "None but willing to learn" please respond N/A.

07

Select the option that best describes your experience in writing reports such as incident reports, accident reports, progress and activity reports. Duties include: checking and recording participant attendance; gathering details of an incident and summarizing in a report; recording progress notes on related activities; filing and securing reports.

• None but willing to learn
• Less than 50 hours
• 50 to 100 hours
• 100 to 200 hours
• 200 hours or more

08

Briefly describe the experience referenced in the previous question. This experience must also be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you selected "None but willing to learn" please respond N/A.

09

Select the option that best describes your experience working with staff to facilitate communitywide events. Duties include: Assisting with event set up and break down at citywide special events, providing a friendly interaction to the public during events, following all current safety and health regulations and policies, and be organized and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

• None, but willing to learn
• Less than 50 hours
• 50 to 100 hours
• 100 to 200 hours
• 200 hours or more

10

Briefly describe the experience referenced in the previous question. This experience must also be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you selected "None but willing to learn" please respond N/A.

11

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Recreation or a related field? This coursework must be included in the Education section of this application.

• Yes
• No

12

I am interested in working the following program based on my availability and can meet the required work hours. Afterschool Adventures Program Monday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Tuesday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• Yes
• No

13

Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information provided will be verified. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsifications of information may eliminate you from consideration. "See Resume" in not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree

Required Question

Employer City of Pasadena

Address 100 N. Garfield Ave., Rm S135

P. O. Box 7115

Pasadena, California, 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4366

(626) 744-4366

Website http://www.cityofpasadena.net/humanresources