Recreation Leader I, PT (Continuous)

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Reimagine, recreate, and reinvent, OPRYD with us! We are looking for someone who is: A team player. Enthusiastic. Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community.

Requirements

Fully comprehending spoken communication
Engaging effectively in dialogue
Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Formally delivering information to groups
Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
One (1) year of experience participating in a wide variety of recreation activities in sports, arts and crafts, and/or other organized activities or one (1) year as a Recreation Aide with the City of Oakland.
Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.
Possession of a valid Basic First Aid certificate may be required.
Possession of a valid CPR certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

Leading and supporting activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.
Instructing participants in a positive manner regarding rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games.
Ensuring that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy, objectives, and guidelines.
Coaching sports programs.
Enforcing safety rules and regulations; maintaining orderly participant conduct.
Admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events.
Opening, securing, and cleaning program areas before and after program use; preparing program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events.
Overseeing participant's use of recreation equipment & facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations.
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public, using principles of good customer service.
Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety standards and maintenance needs.
Reporting hazards and repairs needed to appropriate parties.
Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities.
Coordinating special events, programs, and field trips.
Completing forms and reports, preparing incident reports and related documentation, as needed.