Recreation Leader I, PT

The Position

2025 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
SUMMER 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.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A team player
• Enthusiastic
• Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study
• Instructing participants in a positive manner regarding rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games
• Ensuring that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy, objectives, and guidelines
• Coaching sports programs
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations; maintaining orderly participant conduct
• Admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events
• Opening, securing, and cleaning program areas before and after program use; preparing program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events
• Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment & facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public, using principles of good customer service
• Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety standards and maintenance needs. Reporting hazards and repairs needed to appropriate parties
• Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities
• Coordinating special events, programs, and field trips
• Completing forms and reports, preparing incident reports and related documentation as needed

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland’s youth
• You can make a difference in the community
• Your work will result in real-life impacts

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may end being responsible for a lot of kids with public interaction
• You will be dealing with complex situations
• You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers

The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Leader I 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
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers

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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.

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

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: One (1) year of experience participating in a wide variety of recreation activities in sports, arts and crafts, and/or other organized activities or one (1) year as a Recreation Aide with the City of Oakland.

Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older by January 1, 2025, to apply.

Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.

License/Other Requirements:

• Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
• Possession of a valid Basic First Aid certificate may be required.
• Possession of a valid CPR certificate may be required.

Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have drug testing and a TB screening.

Supplemental Information

The 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.

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. 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.) .

Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs . If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday . You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Finney at jfinney@oaklandca.gov.


The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.

The City complies with all Federal, State, and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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

* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

Closing Date/Time: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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