Recreation Leader - Seasonal (Part-time)

City of Lathrop • Lathrop, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Leader is the entry level support class responsible for providing support to recreation staff for the implementation of a wide variety of recreation break camps (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) and is responsible for general custodial and facility related concerns. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high energy, dependability, attentiveness and the ability to multitask. About Lathrop: Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore. The Department’s January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Recreation Leader.
• Possess the equivalent of one year of experience implementing recreation programs or events, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring and leading recreational activities such as group games, arts and crafts, camp songs, science experiments and other summer activities.
• Help check in/out participants
• Enforce safety policies
• Deliver clear instructions
• Communicate effectively with parents, participants and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED