Recreation Leader II Salary $17.34 - $21.65 Hourly
Location: City of Escondido, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03731
Department: Community Services Division
Recreation Opening Date: 02/24/2026
Description: This position is budgeted to start at $17.34 per hour. Escondido Community Services Department is looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about working with youth in the City's Youth Camp Programs, Mobile Recreation Programs, and Special Events. If you enjoy engaging youth in learning, active play, and mentoring opportunities, this is the perfect job for you!
Recreation Leaders are responsible for the supervision of the children and implementation of the activities while maintaining a safe and fun environment. Interest and knowledge in the following areas is highly desirable: sports, games, arts & crafts, STEAM projects and other youth activities.
Available openings include multiple positions during the program hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m, Monday - Friday, nights, and weekends depending on the programmatic and operational need of the department.
Key Responsibilities: • Promote a safe and positive environment for all participants • Implement the day-to-day operations of the Youth Camp Program which includes, but is not limited to recreational play, enrichment activities, and field trips. • Supervise program participants and maintains a participant to staff ratio of 20:1 • Monitor participant behavior and provide guidance and interventions as necessary • Ensure the designated program space/facility is maintained in a clean and orderly manner. Report any safety issues. • Attend all designated meetings and trainings • Assist at various community outreach and citywide special events as needed • All other duties as assigned
Ideal Candidate: • Enjoy working with youth, be energetic, self-motivated, and team-orientated • Be able to effectively plan, lead, and execute daily activities • Learn and apply prevention methods, enforce safety rules, and maintain constant attention to children and assigned areas • Have excellent oral and written skills to communicate with participants, parents, staff, and community • Provide high-quality customer service • Have the ability to work with a diverse group of children
Minimum Requirements: • 16 years of age at the time of employment • Reliable transportation to and from the assigned program site • First Aid and CPR Certification within 30 days of employment • Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are highly desirable.
Note: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment.
Community Services Department 201 North Broadway Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: (760) 839-4691
Supplemental Information: Note: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the Citys web site.
The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
Selection Procedure: Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify.
Loyalty Oath: The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a drivers license must provide proof of a valid California Drivers License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.
Additional Information: Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.
Veterans Preference: Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria: • Served in the U.S. armed forces • Received an honorable discharge • Did not retire from military service • Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time
Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.
About Our City: The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state-of-the-art hospital.
Established in 1888, the citys rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondidos treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.
EOE: The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Part-Time Benefits and Compensation Plan Summary.
Employer: City of Escondido Address: 201 N. Broadway Escondido, California, 92025 Phone: 760-839-4643 Website: https://escondido.gov