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Job Description
Join our team! Make a Difference in Your Community!
Are you enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a positive impact? The City of Menlo Park is hiring part-time Recreation Leaders and Recreation Specialists to support a wide range of programs in our Library and Community Services Department!
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community, build meaningful relationships, and work in a fun, supportive team environment. We are looking for team members who are energetic, driven, and passionate about creating a fun, safe, and positive experience for participants of all ages. You will support after-school programs, youth activities, sports, gymnastics, community events, and senior center programs.
Shifts vary between 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (most positions in sports and events have a later end time, while youth/senior programs typically are daytime hours).
If you are excited to bring your energy, creativity, and commitment to our community, we would love to have you on our team!
About the Position
Depending on the assigned program, the duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
After School Programs
- Opening and closing facilities
- Monitoring, coordinating and running classes
- Setting up and breaking down of events
- Planning and preparing program materials to support program operations
Arrillaga Recreation Center (Events)
- Opening and closing the building
- Answering phones
- Ability to learn, use, and perform tasks in recreation software systems
- Setting up and cleaning up events and facility rentals
- Overseeing and monitoring the Recreation facilities during facility rentals Gymnasium/Sports
- Performing outstanding customer service
- Basketball, Volleyball and Softball scorekeeping
- May be responsible for handling money and organizing class sign-in sheets
Gymnastics
- Working directly with children in gymnastics classes, supporting skill development, confidence, and independence
- Demonstrating skills and modeling positive behavior as a role model for students
- Communicating with parents as needed about progress, development, and questions
- Maintaining class discipline using positive reinforcement and progressive behavior management techniques
Senior Center
- Helping serve meals
- Helping coordinate activities
- Serving as Kitchen Cook
These positions are part-time, hourly, non-benefited classifications limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (or approximately 20 hours a week).
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity depending on program assignment. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and sitting for extended periods of time while facilitating programs, interacting with participants, or performing administrative tasks. Employees must be able to actively supervise and engage participants in a variety of recreation programs and activities, both indoors and outdoors, and move quickly to respond to participant needs and ensure safety. The position may also require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment, supplies, tables, chairs, or other materials weighing up to approximately 30 - 50 pounds as part of program setup and breakdown. Some assignments may involve computer and desk work for program planning, communication, and administrative duties.
Ideal Candidate
Minimum Requirements
Appointment to this position is contingent upon:
*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check (18 and over) or work permit (if under age 18)
Recreation Leader
- Applicants under the age of 18 years are required to obtain a work permit from their school.
Recreation Specialist
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of paid experience working in a recreation program-type setting.
- Must have experience supervising children, teens, adults, and/or seniors.
Benefits
These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.
Special Instructions
Salary
Recreation Leader: $17.70 - $18.30 per hour
Recreation Specialist: $19.29 - $23.02 per hour
This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be contacted for interviews until the position is filled.
The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests.
Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
Closing Date/Time: 5/24/2026 at 11:59pm -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Menlo Park
Show moreMenlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year.
Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.
Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co.City government
Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.
In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.
The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities.City Council
The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions. -