Recreation Leader I, PT (Continuous)

• A team player
• Enthusiastic
• Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community

• Leading and supporting activities in areas such as arts and crafts games sports music drama and nature study
• Instructing participants in a positive manner regarding rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games
• Ensuring that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy objectives and guidelines
• Coaching sports programs
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations; maintaining orderly participant conduct
• Admitting patrons to recreation facilities programs and events
• Opening securing and cleaning program areas before and after program use; preparing program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events
• Overseeing participants use of recreation equipment & facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service
• Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety standards and maintenance needs. Reporting hazards and repairs needed to appropriate parties
• Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities
• Coordinating special events programs and field trips
• Completing forms and reports preparing incident reports and related documentation as needed

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03 if a position requires bilingual language skills only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.

Education:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:One (1)year of experience participating ina wide variety of recreation activities in sports arts and crafts and/or other organized activities or one (1) year as a Recreation Aide with the City of Oakland.

Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to apply.

Additional Qualifications:
Bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.

License/Other Requirements:

• Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
• Possession of a valid Basic First Aid certificate may be required.
• Possession of a valid CPR certificate may be required.