RECREATION LEADER

RECREATION LEADER

Salary

$18.50 - $19.75 Hourly

Location

Riverside, CA

Job Type

Part-time Temporary

Job Number

26-6350-02

Department

Park & Recreation

Division

Park & Recreation-Recreation

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Leader to fill multiple vacancies in the Recreation division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides innovative recreational experiences and social enrichment opportunities and continues to address the changing needs for people of all ages and cultures, in a variety of safe and attractive parks. Working for the Recreation and Community Services Division will allow you to work at one of eleven community centers including the Youth Opportunity Center and two senior centers; plus, you can get the opportunity to work with sports and youth programming; senior and disabled programming; special programs and events; aquatics programming; facility reservations; and marketing and sponsorships.

Under close to general supervision, to direct, supervise, organize, and conduct recreation activities for various age groups as assigned; performs general facility inspections and maintenance to recreation facilities as assigned.

We anticipate a high volume of applications for this recruitment. To manage the large candidate pool efficiently and equitably, applications will be reviewed in bands (A, B, and C) based on the date your application is submitted.

• Band A: Applications submitted earliest
• Band B: Applications submitted after Band A reaches capacity
• Band C: Applications submitted once Bands A and B are full

Candidates in earlier bands will be reviewed first. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next step of the selection process.

We encourage interested applicants to submit their materials as early as possible within the filing period.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in and conduct recreation activities, program planning, attend staff meetings, review current programs and make recommendations to immediate supervisor.
• Plan, organize and supervise group activities and programs.
• Keep score or records for citywide youth sports programs as needed.
• Conduct recreation programs, after-school programs, special events, or youth sports as assigned.
• Chaperone at dances, excursions or special events.
• Monitor volunteers to ensure they are meeting city and department requirements as assigned.
• Develop participant and spectator interest, enthusiasm and participation.
• Issue, collect, properly maintain and inventory city equipment and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of programs and activities.
• Set up rooms for activities or rentals.
• Supervise and monitor facility rentals to ensure applicant complies with city and department policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with the department flyers and publications and be able to share accurate information with customers regarding department programs/services.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or currently enrolled in high school.

Experience: Zero to six months full-time experience as a group activity worker.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Bilingual skills.
• Experience working with youth, senior, or diverse populations in a recreational or educational setting.
• Experience leading structured activities like games, crafts, or educational workshops.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma and not enrolled in high school.
• Less than a High School Diploma and currently enrolled in high school.
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associates degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelors degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Masters degree
• PhD

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Do you meet the necessary special requirement of being 16 years of age or older?

• No.
• Yes.

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Please indicate which of the following you possess. (MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

• None.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Bilingual skills.
• Experience working with youth, senior, or diverse populations in a recreational or educational setting.
• Experience leading structured activities like games, crafts, or educational workshops.

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed.) Employers noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question

Employer City of Riverside

Address 3900 Main Street

Riverside, California, 92522

Phone 951-826-5808

Website http://www.riversideca.gov