Recreation Leader II, PT (Continuous)

Recreation Leader II, PT (Continuous) Salary $23.10 - $28.08 Hourly

Location: Oakland, CA Job Type: Part Time (include Trainee) Job Number: 25-PP134-11 Department: Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Opening Date: 11/21/2025 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

• Developing and leading games, free-play, and special activities which may include youth development, arts and crafts, dance, music, or drama;
• Coaching and teaching sports programs, sportsmanship, and rules of conduct to participants;
• Ensuring that safety rules are observed;
• Preparing facilities and setting up equipment for scheduled recreational activities/events;
• Admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events;
• Overseeing the use of recreation equipment and facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations;
• Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety, proper operation, and maintenance needs, and reporting any repair or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel;
• Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as needed;
• Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities;
• Assisting with scheduling, coordinating, and promoting special events, programs, and field trips;
• Taking attendance regularly;
• Completing and maintaining forms and reports relating to attendance, safety, and activities;
• Providing community members with information on various programs and activities;
• Designing, preparing, and distributing flyers and marketing materials to promote program activities;
• Performing routine administrative duties utilizing a variety of office equipment;
• Using software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments;
• Utilizing automated recreation programs for patron registration, data collection, and analysis;
• Providing direction and training to other recreation staff and volunteers.

Competencies

The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Leader II are:

• 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

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

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.

• Education: Completion of two (2) years of major college coursework from an accredited college or university leading to a degree in recreation, physical education, kinesiology, dance, art, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience (equivalent to 4160 part-time hours) participating in a wide variety of recreation activities including sports, arts and crafts, and/or other organized activities.

Additional Qualifications

• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.
• License/Other Requirements: Successful incumbents in this job are expected to operate an automotive vehicle in the performance of the assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost-effective method for traveling to the various locations required. 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 or transport equipment in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

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.

• Round 1: Applications submitted by 1/5/2026
• Round 2: Applications submitted by 3/5/2026
• Round 3: Applications submitted by 5/7/2026

City of Oakland

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

How to Apply

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

Minimum Requirements for Application

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 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. Do you have two (2) years of full-time experience or 4,160 part-time hours participating in a variety of recreation activities, including sports, arts and crafts, or other organized activities? Yes No
9. Have you completed two (2) years of major college coursework from an accredited college or university toward a degree in recreation, physical education, kinesiology, dance, art, or a closely related field? Yes No
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.