Overview
Apply NOW for these part time positions with the Recreation Division. These positions will be filled as soon as possible, so please apply immediately. The current openings are utilized part-time, throughout the year for fall and winter sports programs, spring and summer sports programs, summer camps, and various other openings within Recreation.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the Department. Positions may include day, evening, holiday and weekend shift work and require work in the sunlight and the elements.
Minimum age for any position is 16. All new employees will be subject to drug/alcohol screening, TB testing, and will be fingerprinted prior to beginning work. Required certifications must be submitted prior to employment.
The following positions will be filled from this job posting:
Recreation Leader $15.75-$17.36/hour
MLK Jr. Program Staff (Recreation Leader)
Camp Counselor (Recreation Leader)
Game Official (Recreation Leader) – Flag Football and Basketball
Ball Field Maintenance (Recreation Leader)
Coaching and Assisting with League Play (Recreation Leader) – Flag Football, Basketball, etc.
Recreation Instructor I/II $17.12-$24.08/hour
MLK Jr. Program Staff (Recreation Instructor I/II)- MLK Jr. After School Program
Qualifications we’re looking for:
MLK Jr. program staff (Recreation Leader/Instructor):
Must possess the desire and ability to work with youth from elementary to high school age. Be a positive role model to improve the lives of youth in a recreational and educational environment.
Candidates must have a desire to work with children and adolescents, be self-motivated, take initiative, and work well as a team.
Camp Counselor:
Must possess the desire and ability to lead recreation activities for elementary age students in a structured day camp setting and interact effectively with the public.
Must possess or be willing to acquire First Aid and CPR/AED Adult with CPR Child/Infant Certification.
Game Official (Umpire/Referee):
Must possess thorough knowledge of game rules, ability to learn and demonstrate proper mechanics, positioning and game management, and remain mobile and mentally focused for game duration.
Must possess good listening skills and communicate effectively.
Ball Field Maintenance:
Must possess ability to prepare field for sports, such as baseball, softball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, etc., using appropriate tools and equipment to maintain and groom ball fields.
Must possess good listening skills and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Coaching:
Must possess ability to work with children ages 5-13 in various sports.
Must possess knowledge of game rules and ability to demonstrate game mechanics.
Must be able to teach positioning and game management.
Must be organized, possess good listening skills and communicate effectively.
Education, Experience and Special Requirements:
Typical education would include high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment as a student, and some experience or knowledge in the assigned activity.
Typical experience would include some experience as a participant, coach, official, or advisor in the assigned activity.
Possession of the appropriate California driver’s license is highly desirable, but not required.
Must possess or be willing to acquire valid Basic First Aid Certification and CPR/AED Adult with CPR Child/Infant Certification.