Recreation Leader III

Recreation Leader III

Salary

$23.40 - $28.44 Hourly

Location

333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy, CA

Job Type

Part Time

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

06/16/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LSE

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Description

Click here to learn more about the City of Tracy and here for the job announcement.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Department Interview Date: TBD

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about community engagement, youth development, and creating memorable experiences for others? The City of Tracy's Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking dynamic individuals to join our team as a Recreation Leader III! The ideal Recreation Leader III is enthusiastic, creative, and committed to providing exceptional customer service. They enjoy leading programs and activities, building positive relationships with participants, and contributing to a fun, safe, and welcoming environment. If youre looking for an opportunity to make a difference while helping strengthen the Tracy community, wed love to hear from you!

This Position May Be Assigned to the Following Programs:

• Adult Sports
• After School
• Aquatics
• Day Camp
• Facility Attendant
• Senior Center
• Teen Center
• Youth Sports

Essential and Marginal Duties

• Schedule and manage recreation programs, activities and events.
• Serve as site leader of program site, overseeing implementation of program activities, procedures and goals.
• Develop and implement program curriculum, schedules and timelines.
• Supervise other department staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Facilitate problem solving.
• Develop activities for group recreation and community events.
• Develop program objectives.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records of program activities.
• Set up and break down at City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment.
• Maintain inventories of program supplies and materials.
• Provide leadership and instruction in assigned program area.
• Assist in conducting program evaluations.
• Train other recreation staff and volunteers.
• Enforce City, department and program rules, policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment in the assigned area/program.
• Assist other City staff and members of the public.
• Work a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain professional, courteous behavior toward co-workers, members of the public and all others contacted in the course of work.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor in area of assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Equivalent to two years of paid or volunteer work as a group leader or lead worker in an organized recreation or community service program with specific expertise or experience in program area of recruitment.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR is required.
• In accordance with Education Code 10911.5, employees having direct contact with minors must be fingerprinted and in accordance with Public Resources Code 5163, employees must be free of communicable tuberculosis to perform work for recreational purposes. Applicants selected must pass a physical exam, which includes drug screening and TB testing, fingerprint background check, and submit a work permit, if applicable.

Additional Information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work may take place in an environment that will cause exposure to the sun and inclement weather. All work activities are performed in a public facility or outside site. Must be able to see and hear; must be able to prepare written documents; sit and stand for long periods of time; possess an audible voice for communication; ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds; and, ability to move between program sites during work hours.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. A fully completed application is required; a résumé does not replace the information required on the employment application, including work history. Applications listing "see résumé," lacking clear employment information, or providing insufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed.

A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include an oral panel interview, written exercise, practical skills demonstration, training and experience evaluation, or a combination of these components.

An employment list will be established for candidates who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain active for at least one year, with the possibility of extension in six-month increments. When vacancies occur, eligible candidates may be contacted by the hiring department for additional interviews.

All notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their email address is accurate and capable of receiving messages. Emails will come from NEOGOV.COM, which may be filtered into spam/junk folders depending on your email provider.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Prior to hire, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may include a reference check, DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, credit check, physical examination, and drug test. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations may be made for disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations must submit the Request for Reasonable Accommodations Form prior to the test date. Religious accommodation requests should be communicated directly to the Human Resources Analyst by phone or email.

DISCLAIMER

The City of Tracy is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of personnel policy and practice, including recruitment, hiring, development, advancement, and treatment of employees, to the extent permitted by law.

The City of Tracy reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer at any time to better meet organizational needs.

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01

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application (do not answer "see resume"). I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes

02

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that this is a temporary, part-time position with varying hours and that incumbents may be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Yes

04

Do you currently possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

The opening is currently within the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. Please confirm that you are interested in this vacancy.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess equivalent to two (2) years of paid or volunteer work as a group leader or lead worker in an organized recreation or community service program with specific expertise or experience in program area of recruitment.

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please provide examples that best illustrate your experience in this area.

08

Do you currently possess a First Aid/CPR Certificate?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered Yes to the previous question, have you attached a copy of your CPR Certification to your application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Tracy

Address 333 Civic Center Plaza

Tracy, California, 95376

Phone 209-831-6150

209-831-6158

Website http://www.cityoftracy.org