What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist II, PT position at City of Oakland?
SUMMER PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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.
- Teaching and/or leading advanced-level 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
- Obtaining and setting up recreation equipment, supplies, and props for program activities and events
- Inspecting and maintaining equipment and supplies for safe use
- Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment facility in compliance with City rules and regulations
- Coordinating special events and programs
- Writing descriptions of classes offered
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 and public interaction
- You may deal with complex situations
- You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers
- Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- 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!
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation or a related field.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years professional level experience, paid or volunteer, and demonstrated ability to teach advanced skills in the specialized area of interest. Specialized areas can include art, dance, drama, music, nature, and sports.
Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old 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: 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.
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.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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.
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. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
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.).
Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 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 (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Finney at jfinney@oaklandca.gov.
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.
Salary : $61,942 - $76,024
