Recreation Leader

Overview

Alameda is an island city of 78,000 located next to Oakland and offers a full-service municipal recreation program. School Year Recreation positions are generally scheduled to work starting mid-August. Dynamic, ethical, and enthusiastic individuals who share our values are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: Weekdays, 2:00 pm until 5:30 pm. Wednesdays may start as early as 11:30 AM due to AUSD early dismissal schedule. This is a year round opportunity, not seasonal.

Recreation Leaders plan, organize and conduct a variety of recreation programs for youth ages kindergarten through high school. Positions are available for school-year programs for youth and teens. Activities include sports programs, arts and crafts, cooking, dance, drama, city-wide special events and excursions. The Alameda Recreation and Park Department's goal is to provide programs which offer youth opportunities for the enrichment of the mind and body through the wholesome and creative use of leisure time.

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR and a recent TB Test prior to the beginning of the program, or agree to obtain both as a condition of employment.
• Volunteer or Recreation experience desirable.

To be considered, candidates must submit a completed City of Alameda Job Application form online. Applicants will be screened and evaluated based on the information provided. Federal law requires that, prior to employment, applicants must furnish proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

California State Law requires all recreation employees and volunteers having direct contact, supervisory or disciplinary authority over minors to be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. Candidates given a conditional offer of employment will be referred for fingerprinting. Employment is conditioned upon fingerprint results.

Part-time positions with the City of Alameda may be eligible for limited benefits and are considered "at-will." Work schedules vary but may not exceed 28 hours per week.

The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program. New employees must provide documentation to establish identity and work authorization, including showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).

Click "Apply" and fill out an online employment application. On the application, select the job(s) you are interested in. Applications will be accepted online only via the City of Alameda's job board. Applications are accepted and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

The City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Requests for accommodations should be made no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications. For accommodations, contact the Human Resources Department at or hr, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm 290, Alameda, CA 94501.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.