Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time)

Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time) Salary $17.90 - $23.05 Hourly

Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Job Number: 011426 Department: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 01/12/2026

Job Description

The City of Carlsbad is seeking a Senior Recreation Leader to provide reception and general administrative and program support in order to ensure the implementation and monitoring of instructional classes, camps, aquatic programs, and other Parks & Recreation activities and services.

About the City of Carlsbad

Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County, where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences, and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space.

Benefits

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition, and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive, and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life.

The Department

You will join a nationally accredited agency by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA); a team dedicated to upholding the departments mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, contracts, data entry, and management of critical documents and instructor files
• Ensuring the health and safety of park guests
• Directing and supervising participants of the program
• Organizing and cleaning facility areas and equipment
• Performing facility set-ups and tear-downs
• Overseeing activities/programs
• Performing basic custodial duties
• Administering simple first aid
• Providing staff support
• Serving as public relations person for the department
• Proper opening and closing of buildings, including locks, alarms, etc.
• Seeing that buildings and grounds are clean and well maintained
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with park guests, volunteers, contracted vendors
• Maintaining a fun and positive attitude

Qualifications

• Ability to learn parks and recreation principles, services, and programs, cleaning procedures, and basic first aid methods and techniques
• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
• Effectively manage a high volume of customers, phone calls, and other duties
• Knowledgeable of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office skills
• Learn and become proficient in the recreation activity management software solution (CivicRec)
• Knowledgeable in cash handling and cashiering skills
• Demonstrate ability to provide the necessary support to ensure the health and well-being of all participants and staff
• Must be able to take direction as well as have the ability to take initiative
• Learn procedures/daily operations/business practices
• Work under limited supervision
• Maintain accurate records and manual data systems
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish, maintain, and foster cooperative and positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve them
• Communicate clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Some college work experience desirable.
• Special Requirements/License or Certificate:
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Drivers License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification
• Experience & Education:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Some college work experience desirable.
• Experience working with computers.
• Experience working with the public, work in a recreation, hospitality industry setting, and active front office environment is desirable.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, and withstand exposure to the outdoors for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to and work at different sites and locations.

Special Conditions

• Must be available to work flexible schedule, as well as mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to attend mandatory meeting/training sessions.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Some positions require meeting state of California tuberculosis test requirements.
• Required Apparel: Person hired must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Recreation Department.
• Part-time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants will be notified only if they are selected for the interview process. We encourage you to fill out a Job Interest Card to be notified of new positions in your area of interest as soon as they post.

Benefits and Perks

• APPLE Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
• Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work
• Part-time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

Additional Information

Do you possess a valid Class C California Drivers License and are willing to keep it active?

Yes No

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Yes No

How many years of experience do you have working with the public and/or in the field of parks and recreation, hospitality, front office, or related field?

None Less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 or more years

Mark the box(es) that best describe your experience with customer service, record keeping, report writing, and general office work.

No office experience. Keeping records according to established policies Writing reports on a regular basis Providing administrative office support in a dynamic work environment Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs, and handling complaints Using computer software such as Word, Excel, etc. Working under the pressure of deadlines to complete job tasks

Mark the box(es) that best describe your training and/or experience in building and maintaining effective communications and professional relationships.

No training or experience Providing training and leadership to others Supervising other recreation leaders and/or activity directors Organizing and distributing publicity materials related to recreational activities Working with the public, such as explaining rules and policies, promoting programs, and handling complaints

Recreation Leaders for the City of Carlsbad may serve in many divisions/sections of the Parks and Recreation Department. Please check ALL the areas that you would be interested in working.

Special Events Historical Programming Customer Service/Cash Handling Outdoor Recreation Teen Recreation Children Recreation Programming Facility Operations/Reservations Aquatics Youth Sports None of the above

Please select the highest level of education you have completed:

Graduated from high school or possession of a valid GED Associates Degree Bachelors or higher degree I have not completed any of the above

Recreation Leaders may be required to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as flexible and irregular shifts. Please list your current available hours by day and times.

(ex: Mondays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., etc.)

Are you available AND have transportation to work at various work sites in the city of Carlsbad?

Yes No

Are you available to work in both indoor and outdoor work environments, and in inclement weather?

Yes Prefer indoors only Prefer outdoors only

Which of the following certificates, if any, do you possess? Please attach copies to your application.

First Aid CPR AED Other None of the above

Employer

Carlsbad, City of (CA)