Recreation Specialist I, PT

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 currently hiring for our Youth Summer programs in the following areas: 
Nature: Naturalists and Field Biologists
Fitness: Personal Trainers, Water Aerobics Instructors, Nutritionists, Yoga Instructors, and Sports Coaches
Visual Arts:  Photography, Digital Arts, Jewelry Design, Glass Arts, and Ceramics
Performing Arts: Drama and Dance
Aquatics: Boat Operators, Aquatics Specialists 
Culinary Arts: Chefs and Cooks

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: 

• Teaching and/or leading programs and classes in the field of expertise; providing staff training in specialized fields as required.
• Designing and planning curriculum and activities that promote citizen participation in community-based recreation settings.
• Ascertaining and interpreting group interests, evaluating equipment and facilities, and adapting activities to meet participant needs.
• Obtaining and setting up recreation equipment, supplies, and props for program activities and events; explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants, and demonstrating the use of materials and equipment; inspecting and maintaining equipment and supplies for safe use.
• Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment/facility in compliance with City rules and regulations.
• Performing routine administrative duties utilizing a variety of office equipment; scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities; and coordinating special events, programs, and field trips.
• Completing and maintaining time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
• Conferring with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
• Writing descriptions of classes offered.
• Administering first aid according to prescribed procedures and notifying emergency medical personnel when necessary.

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

The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Specialist I are:

• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. 
• Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

*Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! 
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
 
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of professional level experience, paid or volunteer, and demonstrated teaching skills in some specialized area of interest. Areas can include art, dance, drama, music, and sports.

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: Depending on the nature of the assignment, candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening.

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.

Salary : $23 - $28