What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader II, PT position at City of Oakland, CA?
The Position
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?
We are looking for someone who is:
- A team player
- Enthusiastic
- Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community.
- Developing and leading games, free-play, and special activities which may include youth development, arts and crafts, dance, music, and drama; coaching and teaching sports programs, sportsmanship, and rules of conduct to participants; ensuring that safety rules are observed
- Preparing facilities and setting up equipment for scheduled recreational activities/events; admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events; overseeing the use of recreation equipment and facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations
- Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety, proper operation, and maintenance needs, reporting any repair or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel
- Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as needed
- Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities; assisting with scheduling, coordinating, and promoting special events, programs, and field trips
- Taking attendance regularly; completing and maintain forms and reports relating to attendance, safety, and activities
- Providing community members with information on various programs and activities; designing, preparing, and distributing flyers and marketing materials to promoting program activities
- Performing 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 analysis
- May direct and assist in training other recreation staff and volunteers
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
- You may be responsible for a lot of kids with a lot of public interaction
- You will be dealing with complex situations
- You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers
- 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.
Minimum Requirements for Application
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 online application.*
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 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: 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 Driver's 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.
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.
- Possession of a valid Basic First Aid certificate may be required.
- Possession of a valid CPR certificate may be required.
Supplemental Information
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.
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.
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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.
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.).
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
- 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 assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements