Recreation Leader III; Camp Director​/Seasonal

Overview

The City of Martinez Recreation Department is seeking motivated, energetic, team-oriented individuals who enjoy working with children and are serious about having fun. Under general supervision to direct, organize and supervise recreation programs and community events; set up City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment; follow oral and written instructions. Incumbents may be asked to work in any recreation program which includes:
Athletics, Senior Center, or Special Events. The Recreation Leader III within the Recreation Division will lead exciting youth and adult development programs, including school-age programs, adult sports activities, and special community events. The ideal candidate will possess experience coordinating recreation programming and have exceptional customer service skills.

• Apply immediately!
• Tentative Interview dates:
• February 17-20 (Aquatics Staff)
• February 23-26 (Camps Staff)
• March 9-13, 16-20 (Aquatics Staff)
• March 16-19 (Camps Staff)
• April 6-10, 13-17 (Aquatics Staff)
• May 4-8 (Aquatics Staff)
• Job Fair at Alhambra High School:
  March 18, 2026
• To review the Rankin Aquatic Center schedule, please follow this link
• Full staff training for both aquatics staff and camp staff:
  June 8-12
• 2026 Pool Season officially starts Saturday, May 23
• 2026 Summer Season officially starts Monday, June 15

The following list of duties describes the work that may be performed and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list:

• Schedule and manage recreation programs, activities, and events.
• Serve as site leader of program site, overseeing the implementation of program activities, procedures, and goals.
• Develop and implement program curriculum, schedules, and timelines. Supervise other department staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Facilitate problem-solving.
• Develop activities for group recreation and community events.
• Develop program objectives.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records of program activities.
• Set up and break down at City facilities and equipment; maintain facilities and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor in area of assignment.

Qualifications and experience requirements include the following. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Minimum Age: 18 years of age.
• Equivalent to two years of paid or volunteer work as a group leader or lead worker in an organized recreation or community service program with specific expertise or experience in program area of recruitment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a California Class C Driver License.
• Experience working with children in a sport setting, day camp, child care program, youth program or summer camp is desired.
• Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting and documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two years are required.
• Be able to obtain certification in American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR and AED or equivalent within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge Of

• Common sports, games and recreation activities appropriate for all ages.
• Youth supervision and leadership techniques.
• Concepts of program risk management and safe work practices.

Ability to

• Supervise and lead youth of various ages.
• Communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with program participants, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Provide reliable and dependable assistance to the assigned program areas.
• Provide creativity and enthusiasm to the assigned program areas.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess…