Recreation Leader

City of Pinole • Pinole, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Leader works under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator to supervise and support recreation programs for children, teens ages 5–17, and seniors at the Pinole Youth Center, Tiny Tots facility, and Senior Center. Programs include youth sports, arts and crafts, excursions, games, special events, senior activities, preschool, after-school programs, summer programs, camps, and trips. The position requires attendance at scheduled staff trainings.

Schedules are flexible and part-time, assigned according to operational needs. During the school year, the role generally works 1–5 days per week between 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., with some evening and weekend hours. Hours increase during summer, when the Youth Center operates from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; additional evening and weekend hours may be needed. The work may take place indoors and outdoors, including at nearby parks and on excursions.

Requirements

• Strong desire and aptitude for working with youth, teenagers, and seniors.
• Ability to exercise sound leadership practices and appropriate disciplinary measures, demonstrate patience, and work with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to plan and implement activities appropriate to the City's Recreation Center environment.
• Valid California Class C driver's license and satisfactory driving record; may be required to obtain a Class B license with passenger endorsement.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR verification at employment, or ability to obtain it within one month of employment.
• Recent negative TB test from within one year, or completion of a TB test before commencing employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, walk or run for extended periods and distances, use good judgment, act courteously, take direction, maintain good working relationships, and accept and apply criticism.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and lead recreational activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, excursions, and special events.
• Oversee programs at the Pinole Youth Center and Tiny Tots Center, including preschool, after-school, and summer programs.
• Direct summer camps for children, youth, and teens, and support daily programs and summer trips for seniors at the Senior Center.
• Help manage groups of children, teens, and seniors participating in City recreation programs and activities.
• Monitor and enforce City rules and regulations at facilities and during excursions.
• Provide leadership and serve as a role model for diverse groups of youth, teens, and seniors.
• Communicate with parents, community members, school officials, City police, and community groups regarding youth and program activities.
• Attend all scheduled staff trainings.
• Work extended hours when required and meet scheduled assignments reliably.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedules.
• Opportunities to gain work experience in recreation, community programming, and public service.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed