Recreation Leader II, PT (Continuous) at City of Oakland

The Position***Continuous Recruitment***Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.2026 OAKLAND PARKS RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENTPART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe 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 citys 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 establishan environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.Why Join the Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development DepartmentWith an emphasis on Oaklands 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. Oaklands 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 playerEnthusiasticExcited to play an active role in the Oakland community.What you will typically be responsible for:Developing and leading games free-play and special activities which may include youth development arts and crafts dance music or drama; coaching and teaching sports programs sportsmanship and rules of conduct to participants; and ensuring that safety rules are observedPreparing facilities and setting up equipment for scheduled recreational activities/events; admitting patrons to recreation facilities programs and events; and overseeing the use of recreation equipment and facilities in compliance with City rules and regulationsInspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety proper operation and maintenance needs and reporting any repair or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnelAdministering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as neededScheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities; assisting with scheduling coordinating and promoting special events programs and field tripsTaking attendance regularly; completing and maintain forms and reports relating to attendance safety and activitiesProviding community members with information on various programs and activities; designing preparing and distributing flyers and marketing materials to promoting program activitiesPerforming routine administrative duties utilizing a variety of office equipment; using software applications such as spreadsheets word processing calendar e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; utilizing automated recreation programs for patron registration data collection and analysisProviding direction and training to other recreation staff and volunteersRead the complete job description by clickinghere:A few reasons you might love this job: You will be part of a fun team working with Oaklands youthYou can make a difference in the communityYour work will result in real-life impactsA few challenges you might face in this job:You may be responsible for a lot of kids with a lot of public interactionYou will be dealing with complex situationsYou may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centersThe competencies required to be a successful Recreation Leader II are:Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communicationOral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue.Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsPresentation Skill:Formally delivering information to groups.Delegating:Sharing responsibility authority and accountabilitySafety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.* Click on the link below to see a video on what its like to work for the City of Oakland!Working for the City of OaklandMinimum Requirements for ApplicationThis 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:Completion of two (2) years of major college coursework from an accredited college or university leading to a degree in recreation physical education kinesiology dance art or a closely related field.*Must submit your unofficial transcripts to determine qualifications. Be sure to scan a copy of your transcripts and attach it to your onlineapplication.*Experience:Two (2) years of full-time experience (equivalent to 4160 part-time hours) participating in a wide variety of recreation activities including sports arts and crafts and/or other organized activities.Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to applyAdditional Qualifications:Bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.License/Other Requirements:Successful incumbents in this job are expected to operate an automotive vehicle in the performance of the assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked public transportation may not be a cost-effective method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations or transport equipment in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.Possession of a valid Basic First Aid certificate and 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 have drug testing and a tuberculosis (TB) screening.Supplemental InformationThe Selection ProcessThis 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 theOakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration. Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews.All invitations to interview will be sent through and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from .Round 1: Applications submitted by 1/5/2026Round 2: Applications submitted by 3/5/2026Round 3: Applications submitted by 5/7/2026The 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 WorkersAll 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 ApplyApply 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: 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 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 for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions please contact Jasmine Bellow at Key Skills Abinitio,Fire Protection,Customer Service,Freelance Writing,Apache Commons,Corporate Development Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 23 - 28