Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible schedule
Opportunity to work holidays
year-round employment
Training and Development
community engagement experience
supportive work environment
Professional growth opportunities
Job Description
The City of San Ramon is a vibrant community located in California known for its commitment to providing exceptional public services and recreational opportunities to its residents. The Parks and Community Services Department plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for the community by offering a diverse range of youth and adult programs, sports leagues, classes, camps, and special events throughout the year. The department is dedicated to fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where individuals of all ages can participate, learn, and enjoy recreational activities that promote physical health, social interaction, and community cohesion.
The City of San Ramon is currently seeking an energetic, outgoing, and customer service-oriented individual to join the team as a Recreation Leader. This position is designed to support the delivery of youth and adult sports programs, including leagues, classes, camps, and special events. The role is flexible, offering up to 20 hours per week with schedules that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The majority of work hours occur during peak sports seasons, and the position is year-round, providing continuity and sustained engagement in the programs offered.
As a Recreation Leader, you will work under general supervision and provide leadership and functional direction in organizing and implementing various program elements. The position focuses on the coordination of specific program areas and activities, ensuring a safe and quality experience for all participants, volunteers, coaches, and officials involved. Although the role does not involve direct supervision over staff, it may include providing technical guidance and training to lower-level Recreation Leaders and volunteers.
Key responsibilities include assisting with the planning and coordination of sports leagues, classes, camps, and special events, supervising participants during programs to maintain safety and program quality, and supporting facility operations such as setup, breakdown, and participant check-in. This role also involves program evaluation, scheduling, budget input, and helping to develop promotional materials to increase program visibility and participation.
The Recreation Leader is expected to provide excellent customer service by assisting participants, parents, and the public with inquiries, concerns, and program information. The position requires handling emergency situations calmly and efficiently, administering first aid and CPR when necessary, and reporting any incidents or accidents promptly.
Working for the City of San Ramon means being part of a community-focused organization committed to inclusivity and excellence. The role demands reliable, responsible candidates who can adapt to a dynamic work environment and contribute positively to community engagement and recreational service delivery. The City offers a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through recreation programming.
The City of San Ramon is currently seeking an energetic, outgoing, and customer service-oriented individual to join the team as a Recreation Leader. This position is designed to support the delivery of youth and adult sports programs, including leagues, classes, camps, and special events. The role is flexible, offering up to 20 hours per week with schedules that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The majority of work hours occur during peak sports seasons, and the position is year-round, providing continuity and sustained engagement in the programs offered.
As a Recreation Leader, you will work under general supervision and provide leadership and functional direction in organizing and implementing various program elements. The position focuses on the coordination of specific program areas and activities, ensuring a safe and quality experience for all participants, volunteers, coaches, and officials involved. Although the role does not involve direct supervision over staff, it may include providing technical guidance and training to lower-level Recreation Leaders and volunteers.
Key responsibilities include assisting with the planning and coordination of sports leagues, classes, camps, and special events, supervising participants during programs to maintain safety and program quality, and supporting facility operations such as setup, breakdown, and participant check-in. This role also involves program evaluation, scheduling, budget input, and helping to develop promotional materials to increase program visibility and participation.
The Recreation Leader is expected to provide excellent customer service by assisting participants, parents, and the public with inquiries, concerns, and program information. The position requires handling emergency situations calmly and efficiently, administering first aid and CPR when necessary, and reporting any incidents or accidents promptly.
Working for the City of San Ramon means being part of a community-focused organization committed to inclusivity and excellence. The role demands reliable, responsible candidates who can adapt to a dynamic work environment and contribute positively to community engagement and recreational service delivery. The City offers a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through recreation programming.
Job Requirements
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
- Two (2) years full-time experience or its equivalent of recreation experience relevant to the area of assignment
- Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting including documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years is required upon hire
- At the option of the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment
- California Class C driver's license may be required if driving personal or City vehicle as part of job duties
- First Aid and CPR/AED certifications
- Aquatics position requires current American Red Cross certifications or equivalent in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards
Job Qualifications
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
- Two (2) years full-time experience or its equivalent of recreation experience relevant to the area of assignment
- Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting including documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years
- Knowledge of techniques of leading and overseeing daily program participants and activities
- Practices of supervising and training lower-level Recreation Leaders and volunteers
- Safety principles and practices, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods
- Basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities
- Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record-keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work
- Safe work practices, including safe driving rules and practices
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation
- Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
Job Duties
- Assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of youth and adult sports leagues, classes, camps, and special events
- Supervises participants, volunteers, coaches, and/or officials during programs and events to ensure safety and program quality
- Supports facility and program operations, including participant check-in, equipment setup and breakdown, and facility preparation
- Assists with program evaluations, goals and objectives, activity/facility scheduling and exposure to some program budget development
- Provides excellent customer service by assisting participants, parents, and the public with questions, concerns, and program information
- Analyzes program needs and program participation, facility needs and provides input on new or enhanced sports programming opportunities
- Provides feedback regarding program goals and objectives, budget development and activity schedules
- Develops and distributes promotional and marketing information sports programs
- Assists the public with questions and problems
- Opens, closes, secures and maintains a safe program environment and facility
- and conducts safety checks
- Maintains program records, attendance logs, and prepares attendance reports
- Attends mandatory pre-service and in-service trainings and meetings
- Uses standard office practices and procedures, including basic record-keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work
- Administers first aid as required
- handles emergency or extraordinary situations by notifying the proper authority or responder
- Reports incidents/accidents
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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