Parks and Recreation Part Time Employee - RECREATION LEADER

Salary : $17.70 - $24.11 Hourly

Location : Novato, CA

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-05

Department : Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Come Join Our Team !

THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITING

RECREATION LEADER

This classification falls under part time, non-benefitted employment

Application Deadline : Continuous Until Filled

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department (PRCS) is comprised of three divisions : Administration, Community Services, and Recreation Programs. The Administration Division manages and coordinates all PRCS programs, activities, facilities, and community outreach efforts along with establishing department policy and direction; working with the Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Commission and City Council to accomplish citywide goals; and preparing and monitoring the PRCS general operating and capital improvement program budgets. The Community Services Division plans and implements recreational, cultural, and educational programs, activities, classes, services, and citywide special events for all residents - preschool aged toddlers through centenarians.

The Recreation Division supervises instructional, recreational, and competitive sports programs for children, teens, and adults. To learn more about the PRCS Department, visit our website

Example of Duties

RECREATION LEADER I

DEFINITION

Performs duties and tasks associated with recreational activities provided through the various programs.

This is a part-time / temporary position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives close supervision from Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Leader II or III, responsible for the specific activity.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include. but are not limited to. the following :

• Assists in recreation activity leadership including but not limited to indoor and outdoor games, crafts, and special events for programs serving youth of all ages.
• Assists in the instruction and supervision of recreational programs including but not limited to the following : camps, youth enrichment programs, youth athletics, gymnastics, arts & crafts, preschool, elementary and middle school programs.
• Responsible for care and safety of equipment and facilities in their charge : enforces safety procedures for program participants.
• Issues supplies and materials : does necessary field preparation for athletic events : acts as scorekeeper.
• Communicates program information and provides general customer service.
• May be assigned cashiering responsibilities at a supervised swimming pool. aquatic event, program, camp, class, special event or other activity for which a fee is being charged. Cashiering duties include receiving money. maintaining attendance forms verifying receipts.

RECREATION LEADER II / III

DEFINITION

Performs duties and tasks associated with recreational activities provided through the various programs, camps, classes, activities, special events, and assist users of City buildings, predominantly outside of normal business hours, perform tasks related to monitoring building usage and other tasks as assigned.

This is a part-time / temporary position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Recreation Leader II : This is a position normally assigned to a specific event, program, class, activity, or facility on a seasonal and-or irregular hire basis. Class is distinguished from level III in the difficulty of activities assigned.

Recreation Leader III : This is the lead or more difficult task working level. Persons in this classification should be comfortable with working alone with minimal supervision as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Recreation Leaders II and III work under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and / or Coordinator responsible for the specific recreation program, camp, class, activity or event.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Recreation Leader II / III :

May, for a limited period of time, assume duties of the Recreation Leader III in their absence.

Typical Qualifications

RECREATION LEADER I

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience / Age

Must be at least fourteen years of age. Demonstrate interest and ability in activity to be performed.

Certificate

Recreation leaders working with youth groups must be certified free from communicable tuberculosis according to California State Law and provide the City of Novato proof of recertification on a four-year cycle. Must submit set of fingerprints to California Department of Justice in order to work with children under 18 years old. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.

RECREATION LEADER II / III

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience / Age

Must be at least sixteen years of age. Demonstrate interest and ability in activity to be performed.

Certificate

Recreation leaders working with youth groups must be certified free from communicable tuberculosis according to California State Law and provide the City of Novato proof of recertification on a four-year cycle. Must submit set of fingerprints to California Department of Justice in order to work with children under 18 years old. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important to complete all required application materials, including the supplemental questionnaire and any required additional documents. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to continue in the selection process. As a result of the selection process an eligibility list of qualified candidates will be established to fill current vacancies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only Online Applications will be accepted. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire is part of the application; please provide sufficient detail to enable your answers to be rated.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Continuous Until Filled

Accommodation : Applicants who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing hr@novato.org upon submittal of application.

The City of Novato is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position receives no benefits

I understand that this position requires that I successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical, fingerprinting (LiveScan), and drug screen.

I certify that all information provided on my application and supplemental questionnaire is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge; and I understand that all information is subject to verification; and that false or incomplete information will result in disqualification from the selection process or dismissal, if hired.

Required Question

Salary : $18 - $24