Pay Ranges
Recreation Leader I: $16.00 - $19.20
Recreation Leader II: $17.60 - $21.12

Sports Leader 
Do you love sports? Are you a creative and enthusiastic person who thrives in a collaborative, positive learning environment? Do you want to gain valuable work experience and have fun? If so, consider becoming a team member for the City of San Ramon’s Sports Programs. The City’s Sports programs provide structured athletic activities and recreational opportunities for a variety of sports including officiating basketball, leading basketball classes, gym monitoring various athletic programs, and/or being a scorekeeper at one of our adult leagues! Position placement depends on experience.
What does a Sports Recreation Leader do?
• Officiate, score keep and/or coach basketball league games for grades K-2
• Teach Little Dribblers basketball classes to participants
• Demonstrate recreation activities according to a prepared program
• Maintain a safe, fun environment
• Administer first aid as required and handle emergency or out-of-the ordinary situations
• Provide feedback and offer suggestions for improvements
• Set-up and clean-up facilities, gyms and fields for programs
• Field prep and scorekeeping adult sports leagues
• Open, close and secure facilities
The work schedule varies depending on the program schedule. Shift schedules vary depending on the position and season. Shifts range from 3:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. and weekends from 7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Schedules vary depending on the season. Members of the Sports team may also have the opportunity to work special City events, weekends, holidays, and shifts at other facilities.
Knowledge of:

• Common sports, games and recreation activities appropriate for all ages.
• Youth supervision and leadership techniques.
• Concepts of program risk management and safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Supervise and lead youth of various ages.
• Communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with program participants, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Provide reliable and dependable assistance to the assigned program areas.
• Provide creativity and enthusiasm to the assigned program areas.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.
• At the II Level, work independently with minimal direction from the Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Recreation Leader I:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old. Experience working with children in a sport setting, day camp, child care program, youth program or summer camp is desired. Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting and documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years are required.

Recreation Leader II:

• Must be a minimum of 17 years old in addition to the requirements above with at least 250 hours of experience working with children in a sport setting, day camp, child care program, youth program or summer camp, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licenses and Certifications:
At the option of the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• California class C driver's license
• First Aid Certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

Ready to Join the Team? Apply Now! 
The most qualified applicants, as determined by initial screening of applications, will be invited to participate in an interview.
Where Can I Obtain a CPR/First Aid Certification?
Resources for CPR/First Aid include, but are not limited to:
Adams Safety in San Ramon (www.AdamsSafety.com)
American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr)
American Heart Association (http://www.cprcpr.com/cpr-classes-in/san-ramon-cpr-classes/)
Heart Start CPR (http://www.heartstartcpr.net/home.html)

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 973-2508.

Information contained herein, including the recruitment process, is subject to change without notice.