Recreation Leader I, PT (Continuous)

Recreation Leader I, PT (Continuous) Salary $20.08 - $24.42 Hourly

Location: Oakland, CA Job Type: Part Time (include Trainee) Job Number: 25-PP132-11 Department: Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Opening Date: 12/08/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: SI1

Benefits and Questions

The Position Continuous Recruitment Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

2025 - 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community and individualism of employees.

Why Join the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?

With an emphasis on Oakland's youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Oakland's Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.

Job Summary

We are looking for someone who is:

• A team player
• Enthusiastic
• Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study
• Instructing participants in a positive manner regarding rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games
• Ensuring that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy, objectives, and guidelines
• Coaching sports programs
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations; maintaining orderly participant conduct
• Admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events
• Opening, securing, and cleaning program areas before and after program use; preparing program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events
• Overseeing participants use of recreation equipment & facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public, using principles of good customer service
• Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety standards and maintenance needs
• Reporting hazards and repairs needed to appropriate parties
• Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities
• Coordinating special events, programs, and field trips
• Completing forms and reports, preparing incident reports and related documentation, as needed

Competencies

• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers

Minimum Requirements for Application

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Education and Experience

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade Experience: One (1) year of experience participating in a wide variety of recreation activities in sports, arts and crafts, and/or other organized activities or one (1) year as a Recreation Aide with the City of Oakland.

Additional Qualifications

• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions
• Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties
• Possession of a valid Basic First Aid certificate may be required
• Possession of a valid CPR certificate may be required

Selection Process

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration. Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted online only. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm. If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Benefits

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

Required Questions

1. Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency? Yes No

2. Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City or Port of Oakland employee? Yes No

3. If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A"

4. Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland? Yes No

5. If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below. If not applicable, type "N/A"

6. If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter any other name(s) used below. If not applicable, type "N/A"

7. Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No

8. Is your education equal to completing 12th grade? Yes No

9. Please select the OPRYD Recreation Center location(s) at which you are interested in working. Please see link in posting for location details. Allendale Arroyo Viejo Brookdale Bushrod Carmen Flores Community Gardens Davie Tennis Stadium deFremery Dimond Discovery FM Smith Franklin Golden Gate Ira Jinkins Lincoln Manzanita Montclair Mosswood Rainbow Redwood Heights Rotary Nature San Antonio Sheffield Village Studio One Tassafaronga Willie Keyes No preference (open to all locations)

10. Please provide your experience in OPRYD or other recreation programs including participant, volunteer, or paid experience and list the location (e.g. 5 years as a camper and 4 years in afterschool programs, CIT summer 2023 and 2024, Recreation Aide summer 2025 at Franklin Recreation Center). You must also list the experience in the experience section of your application to meet the minimum qualifications.

11. List the activities and level(s) of experience (e.g. paid or volunteer teaching or leading activities and club or program experience, etc.) and a sample activity or event for each area that you have participated in.

Outdoor Play Activities (organized group games, jump rope, double dutch, kickball, 4-square, etc.) Arts and crafts (painting, drawing, chalking, fuse beads, yarn activities, seasonal crafts, etc.) Indoor games (able to be done in a gym or multipurpose room) Cooking (healthy snacks, seasonal projects, etc.) Homework help (reading help, math help, etc.) Special Events (community events, festivals, camp carnivals, camp Olympics, open houses, fundraisers, etc.) Field Trips (bus, public transit, or walking to cultural institutions, waterparks, pools, sporting events, boating, etc.)

12. Please select the activities/sports you have experience in:

Archery Baseball Basketball Cheer Flag Football Golf Lacross Pickle Ball Skating Skateboarding Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball None

13. For each activity/sport you selected in question 11, please provide your level of experience. (e.g. Soccer played 3 years high school, coached 2 years high school, etc.)

14. Do you hold any certifications in the activity/sports youve selected? If so, please list them below:

15. Do you have any experience with