Recreation Leader I - Senior Center (Year-round)
Salary: $16.90 - $19.90 Hourly Location: Dublin, CA 94568 Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Job Number: 202300137 Department: Parks & Community Services Division Senior Center Temps - 7311 Opening Date: 02/25/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: The Recreation Leader at the Dublin Senior Center supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of recreational, social, and educational programs for older adults. This role plays a key part in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes wellness, connection, and active aging.
In addition to the essential duties listed below, the successful candidate will also be expected to:
• Set up and break down rooms, equipment, and supplies for programs and events • Provide excellent customer service by greeting participants, answering questions, and offering general assistance • Support instructors, volunteers, and staff during activities and events • Help monitor programs to ensure participant safety and adherence to center policies • Assist with check-in, attendance tracking, and basic administrative tasks • Foster an inclusive environment respectful of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
Ideal Skills & Qualities: Enjoys working with older adults and building positive relationships Friendly, patient, and dependable with strong communication skills Organized and able to follow directions while also taking initiative Comfortable working independently or as part of a team Flexible schedule, including possible mornings, afternoons, or special events
Work Schedule: Weekdays, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
General Purpose: Under general supervision, assists in the coordination and delivery of a variety of recreational programs and services, including activities for preschoolers, youth, teens, adults and seniors, across multiple recreation settings.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry-level classification in the Recreation Leader series. Incumbents in this class perform routine and assigned duties under close supervision while learning departmental programs, policies, and procedures. This classification provides program, facility, and customer service support and ensures that recreation activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established guidelines.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from a Recreation Coordinator and may receive technical or functional guidance from higher-level Recreation staff. This classification does not exercise direct supervisory responsibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the delivery of recreation programs at parks, playgrounds, community centers, school sites, pools, and special event locations • Assist in leading age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, enrichment programs, and special events • Inspect recreation facilities, equipment, and program areas prior to use to ensure safety, cleanliness, and readiness • Monitor participant behavior and facility use to ensure compliance with established rules, policies, and safety guidelines • Set up, take down, and store equipment, supplies, and furnishings used for recreation programs and events • Assist with opening, closing, securing, and maintaining recreation facilities as assigned • Provide customer service by responding to inquiries from participants, parents, and members of the public in person and by telephone • Collect fees, process registrations, issue passes, and complete basic cash-handling and point-of-sale transactions • Complete attendance records, reports, and other routine documentation related to program operations • Provide basic first aid and respond appropriately to emergencies in accordance with established Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) • Build and maintain positive working relationships with participants, coworkers, volunteers, and the public through courteous, professional interactions • Perform related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: There is no educational requirement for this class; completion of two (2) years of high school or equivalent is desirable. • Experience: No prior work experience is required; however, desirable qualifications include experience in cash handling, cashiering, or working with school-age children in a structured or supervised program. • Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: Must be at least 15 years of age at the time of hire. Applicants who are 18 years of age or older and have direct contact with minors must successfully complete fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment. Certifications in First Aid and CPR is required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of:
• Basic knowledge of recreation programming and operations • Techniques for assisting with recreation programs for preschool, youth, teens, adults, seniors, and special events • Customer service principles and techniques • Basic cash handling and transaction procedures • Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division • English language skills, including punctuation and spelling
Ability to:
• Learn and perform basic recreation program activities and facility support duties • Follow written and oral instructions • Communicate clearly and professionally with participants, coworkers and the public • Work effectively with children, teens, adults, and senior participants • Remain calm and professional in challenging or stressful situations • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships • Explain and enforce rules, regulations, procedures, and program procedures • Understand and follow established Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) • Administer basic First Aid/CPR • Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily at parks, playgrounds, community centers, school sites, pools, and special event locations. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, crowds, uneven surfaces and other outdoor elements. Duties may include lifting, setting up equipment, and monitoring recreational activities and spaces during use.
Physical Requirements: The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.
Selection Process: The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview/oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and/or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Other Necessary Requirements: Work Environment: Work is performed primarily at parks, playgrounds, community centers, school sites, pools, and special event locations. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, crowds, uneven surfaces and other outdoor elements. Duties may include lifting, setting up equipment, and monitoring recreational activities and spaces during use.
Physical Requirements: The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age. The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Human Resources Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change. Other than statutory law, AB1522 (CA Paid Sick Leave law), there are no benefits for part-time, temporary/seasonal positions. The City does not participate in the Social Security system except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. In lieu of Social Security, the City will contribute 1.5% of the employee's salary on the employee's behalf to the PARS Alternate Retirement System.
At the time of hire, candidates must be 15 years of age or older. Do you meet the age requirement? Yes No
I understand that this is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position and other than statutory law, AB1522 (CA Paid Sick Leave law), there are no benefits for this position. Yes No
Please describe your experience working with older adults or providing customer service in a community-based setting. What specific skills or qualities do you bring that would help create a welcoming and positive environment at the Dublin Senior Center?
The Recreation Leader - Senior Center position may be scheduled during weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please indicate your availability within this timeframe (days and hours). If you have any scheduling limitations, please describe them.
Employer: City of Dublin (CA) Address: 100 Civic Plaza Drive Dublin, California, 94568 Phone: 925-833-6650 Website: http://www.dublin.ca.gov