Recreation Specialist 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. The Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department, with an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, 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 currently hiring for our Youth Summer programs in various areas including Nature, Fitness, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Aquatics, and Culinary Arts. We are looking for someone who is a team player, enthusiastic, and excited to play an active role in the Oakland community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of one (1) year of professional level experience, paid or volunteer, and demonstrated teaching skills in some specialized area of interest. Areas can include art, dance, drama, music, and sports.
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.

Responsibilities

Teaching and/or leading programs and classes in the field of expertise; providing staff training in specialized fields as required.
Designing and planning curriculum and activities that promote citizen participation in community-based recreation settings.
Ascertaining and interpreting group interests, evaluating equipment and facilities, and adapting activities to meet participant needs.
Obtaining and setting up recreation equipment, supplies, and props for program activities and events; explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants, and demonstrating the use of materials and equipment; inspecting and maintaining equipment and supplies for safe use.
Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment/facility in compliance with City rules and regulations.
Performing routine administrative duties utilizing a variety of office equipment; scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities; and coordinating special events, programs, and field trips.
Completing and maintaining time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Conferring with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Writing descriptions of classes offered.
Administering first aid according to prescribed procedures and notifying emergency medical personnel when necessary.