Recreation Specialist II, PT (Continuous)

City of Oakland • Oakland, CA

1d • Onsite

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 strived 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 the following areas: 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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years professional level experience, paid or volunteer, and demonstrated ability to teach advanced skills in the specialized area of interest.
• Specialized areas can include art, dance, drama, music, nature, and sports.
• Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old to apply.
• Fully comprehending spoken communication.
• Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
• Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and/or leading advanced-level 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.
• Obtaining and setting up recreation equipment, supplies, and props for program activities and events.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment and supplies for safe use.
• Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment facility in compliance with City rules and regulations.
• Coordinating special events and programs.
• Writing descriptions of classes offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level