Recreation Specialist , PT; Continuous

*** Continuous Recruitment***

Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all.

Oakland’s Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.

Nature:
Naturalists and Field Biologists
Fitness:
Personal Trainers, Water Aerobics Instructors, Nutritionists, Yoga Instructors, and Sports Coaches
Visual Arts:
Photography, Digital Arts, Jewelry Design, Glass Arts, and Ceramics
Performing Arts:
Drama and Dance
Aquatics:
Boat Operators, Aquatics Specialists
Culinary Arts:
Chefs and Cooks

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

• Teaching and/or leading programs and classes in the field of expertise; providing staff training in specialized fields as required.
• Designing and planning curriculum and activities that promote citizen participation in community-based recreation settings.
• Ascertaining and interpreting group interests, evaluating equipment and facilities, and adapting activities to meet participant needs.
• Obtaining and setting up recreation equipment, supplies, and props for program activities and events; explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants, and demonstrating the use of materials and equipment; inspecting and maintaining equipment and supplies for safe use.
• Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment/facility in compliance with City rules and regulations.
• Performing routine administrative duties utilizing a variety of office equipment; scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities; and coordinating special events, programs, and field trips.
• Completing and maintaining time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
• Conferring with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
• Writing descriptions of classes offered.
• Administering first aid according to prescribed procedures and notifying emergency medical personnel when necessary.

• You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland’s youth.
• You can make a difference in the community.
• Your work will result in real-life impacts.

• You may be responsible for a lot of kids and public interaction.
• You may deal with complex situations.
• You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers.

• Safety Focus
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  Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Listening
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  Fully comprehending spoken communication.
• Oral Communication
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  Engaging effectively in…