Recreation Leader I/II (Part-time)

Salary : $16.50 - $17.00 Hourly

Location : Parks & Recreation Department - Tustin, CA

Job Type : Part-Time (Hourly)

Job Number : 2025-04

Department : Parks & Recreation

Division : Recreation Services

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

THE TUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT :

The Tustin Parks and Recreation Department takes pride in creating community through people, parks and programs. The Tustin Parks and Recreation Department is an award-winning department and was a recipient of the California Park & Recreation Society's District 10 Hall of Fame Award, the highest honor to be awarded in recognition of an outstanding District 10 facility, park or program that has made a substantial and meaningful impact on the community and the members it serves. Join our team and help the Tustin Parks and Recreation Department continue to serve the community in ways that truly make a difference!

T HE POSITION :

The Tustin Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire individuals who want to use their talents and creativity to serve their community at various parks, programs, events and facilities for the part-time position of Recreation Leader I / II.

To view our hiring flyer with additional information on Tustin's youth programs, special events, parks and facilities and adult sports leagues, please click here .

Given that this is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, hours will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Employees may be assigned to work year-round or seasonally and hours worked may vary significantly from week to week.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS :

Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Those who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a one-way recorded video interview. Those who pass the one-way recorded video interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.

This recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

To view an extensive list of the duties of the position, please follow the link here .

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes :

Education and / or Experience :

Recreation Leader I :

None required. Completion of some high school courses is desirable. Paid or volunteer experience working with children or others in a recreational setting is desirable.

Recreation Leader II :

Graduation from high school; and one (1) year of experience as a Recreation Leader I.

Licenses and / or Certificates :

Recreation Leader I :

Valid First Aid and CPR certificates are required within six (6) months of employment.

Recreation Leader II :

Valid First Aid and CPR certificates are required within six (6) months of employment.

If assigned to transport passengers, a valid California Class B commercial driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Special Requirements :

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age by the first day of employment. Some positions may require individuals to be at least eighteen (18) years of age by the first day of employment. Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening. May be required to work extended or irregular hours which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual skills are desirable.

To view the knowledge, skills, & abilities expected of the position, please follow the link here .

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Information on the physical demands, mental demands, and work environment for the position can be found by following the link here .

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment for this group is at-will and based on continued programmatic needs. No guarantees are made related to hours or longevity. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Employees do not receive health, retirement, or any other benefits unless otherwise required by law.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

In lieu of Social Security, employees are required to contribute 5.5% of salary on a pre-tax basis every pay period to an OBRA 457 deferred compensation plan. The City contributes an additional 2%, for a total combined contribution of 7.5%.

Pursuant to California Public Resources Code 5164, this supplemental questionnaire is required for all applicants for positions involving supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor. Please read each of the following items and check either YES or NO. This supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the City application.

• By checking this box, I certify that all responses herein are true and correct, and I understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture on my part of all rights to employment by City of Tustin.

Have you ever been convicted of sexual assualt or assault with intent to commit mayhem?

Have you ever been convicted of unlawful sexual intercourse with a person under age 18?

Have you ever been convicted of rape?

Have you ever been convicted of the rape of a spouse?

Have you ever been convicted of willful harm or injury to a child?

Have you ever been convicted of child endangerment?

Have you ever been convicted of corporal punishment or injury to a child?

Have you ever been convicted of willful infliction of corporal injury to a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, or mother or father of your child?

Have you ever been convicted of any sexual crime or offense?

Have you ever been convicted of kidnapping or convicted of attempted kidnapping?

If yes, were you convicted of kidnapping or attempted kidnapping with the intent to commit rape, sodomy, lewd or lascivious acts, oral copulation, or forcible acts of sexual penetration?

Have you ever been convicted of kidnapping for ransom or convicted of attempted kidnapping for ransom?

If yes, were you convicted of kidnapping for ransom or attempted kidnapping for ransom with the intent to commit rape, sodomy, lewd or lascivious acts, oral copulation, or forcible acts of sexual penetration?

Have you ever been convicted of sexual battery or convicted of attempted sexual battery?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of aiding, abetting or soliciting the rape, rape of a spouse, or forcible acts of sexual penetration?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of enticement of an unmarried minor female for purposes of prostitution?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of aiding and abetting the enticement of an unmarried minor female for purposes of prostitution?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of inducing sexual intercourse with another when the other's consent is procured by false pretenses with the intent to create fear?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of pimping a minor?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of pandering of a minor?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of procurement of a child under 16 years of age for lewd or lascivious acts?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit abduction (taking away) of a person under age 18 for purposes of prostitution?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit aggravated sexual assault of a child?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit incest?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit sodomy?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit lewd or lascivious acts or the solicitation of the same?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of attempt to commit oral copulation?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit continuous sexual abuse of a child?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit forcible acts of sexual penetration or the solicitation of the same?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit selling, distributing, printing or exhibiting of child pornography?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit sexual exploitation of a child?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit employment or use of a minor to perform prohibited acts?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit advertising child pornography?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of having possession of child pornography?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of annoying or molesting a child under 18?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit solicitation of rape by force or violence, sodomy by force or violence, or oral copulation by force or violence?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt to commit indecent exposure?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of procuring, counseling, or assisting any person to commit indecent exposure?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of contributing to the delinquency of a minor?

Have you ever been convicted of or convicted of an attempt of sending harmful material to a minor with the intent to seduce said minor?

Have you ever been convicted of armed robbery?

Have you ever been convicted of armed carjacking?

Have you ever been convicted of assault or attempted murder of a public official?

Have you ever been convicted of false imprisonment?

Have you ever been convicted of assault?

Have you ever been convicted of battery?

Have you ever been convicted of murder?

Have you ever been convicted of mayhem?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime that requires you to register as a sex offender of the State of California?

Will you be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire?

Are you retired from the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and currently receiving retirement benefits?

Required Question

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