What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader- Biking Programs I, II, III & IV position at East Bay Regional Park District?
Do you enjoy biking and being on trails? Would you like to be paid to spend time outdoors and teach others how to bike? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, then apply today to become a Recreation Leader for the East Bay Regional Park District!The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands, trails, rolling hills, shorelines, and lakes located throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County. We're hiring skilled and passionate Recreation Leaders to help lead biking programs for public and private groups. We're seeking individuals who have prior biking experience as well as solid teaching or presentation skills. These are seasonal positions, paid by the hour with no benefits. Work hours are flexible and a variety of weekday and weekend shifts are available. Recreation Leaders are hired into levels I-IV depending on experience. If this sounds like you, please apply today and let nature be your office! Hourly Pay Rates: Recreation Leader I - $17.22 - $18.13 Recreation Leader II - $20.88 - $21.97 Recreation Leader III - $24.02 - $25.27 Recreation Leader IV - $30.00 - $31.59
Mandatory Training Dates for Biking Programs:
May 6, 2025
Note* Boating, Biking, Fishing programs are scheduled throughout the year on weekdays and weekends. Staff hired to work those programs pick up shifts as their schedule allows. Some staff prefer this schedule as it allows flexibility if they are in school or have another job.
Recreation Leader I
Under supervision, assists in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of biking programs, as well as other District programs. Provides input for record keeping and performs other work as required. Recreation Leader I is the entry-level position of this series, focusing on assisting other Recreation Leaders in the instruction and implementation of outdoor recreational programs. Click here to view the full Recreation Leader I job description.
Recreation Leader II
Under general supervision, leads and participates in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of biking programs, as well as other District programs and performs record keeping and other work as required. Recreation Leader II is the first lead position in this series, performing all duties of a Recreation Leader I while providing direction to Recreation Leader I staff members and Leaders-in-Training, leading program activities, and may transport program participants and staff. Click here to view the full Recreation Leader II job description.
Recreation Leader III
Under general supervision, leads, supervises and participates in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of biking programs, as well as other District programs. Performs record keeping and other work as required. Recreation Leader III is a second year lead position and first year supervisory position, performing all duties of a Recreation Leader I and II, while providing direction to and supervision of Recreation Leader I and II staff members, leading program activities, and may transport program participants and staff. Click here to view the full Recreation Leader III job description.
Recreation Leader IV
Under general supervision, serves as program lead for a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of programs, as well as other District programs. Recreation Leader IV is the journey level position in this series, with principal duties as the program lead, and overall supervision of recreation program participants and seasonal staff. Positions in this classification are responsible for program planning, leading, and oversight of all activities, and may transport program participants and staff. Click here to view the full Recreation Leader IV job description.
Recreation Leader II: In addition to the above:
License or Certificate:Possession of a valid California Driver's License as a condition of initial and continued employment; Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of initial job offer.
Recreation Leader III: In addition to the above:
Recreation Leader IV: In addition to the above:
Experience: Must have completed at least one season of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Leader III with East Bay Regional Park District.
Conditions of Employment (applicable to all levels):
- Must pass a Level 1 background screening which includes DOJ fingerprinting and criminal history review and subject to tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
- Required to wear a Park District uniform.
- May be required to work unusual hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to stand, walk, twist, bend, reach above and below shoulders, lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and depending upon assignment, may be required to swim, ride a bike, hike, kayak, canoe, or perform other applicable physical duties.
- This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Mandated reporters are individuals who are obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. As such, you will be required to sign an acknowledgment of having received the District’s policy and your responsibilities.
Application materials for this position consist of two required parts:
- A current East Bay Regional Park District job application submitted online; and
- Completed Supplemental Questionnaire.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. If you have previously applied to a recruitment on GovernmentJobs.com, please take care to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have any problems while applying online, please contact the NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
| Interview with the Hiring Department | Late February - Mid-March |
| New Hires Complete Onboarding Process | Mid-Late March |
| Begin Work | Mid/Late-April |
Salary : $17 - $32
