Recreation Leader II, PT; Continuous

*** Continuous Recruitment***

Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

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

• Developing and leading games, free‑play, and special activities which may include youth development, arts and crafts, dance, music, or drama; coaching and teaching sports programs, sportsmanship, and rules of conduct to participants; and ensuring that safety rules are observed
• Preparing facilities and setting up equipment for scheduled recreational activities/events; admitting patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events; and overseeing the use of recreation equipment and facilities in compliance with City rules and regulations
• Inspecting the condition of equipment and supplies for safety, proper operation, and maintenance needs, and reporting any repair or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel
• Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as needed
• Scheduling and coordinating leisure education programs and activities; assisting with scheduling, coordinating, and promoting special events, programs, and field trips
• Taking attendance regularly; completing and maintaining forms and reports relating to attendance, safety, and activities
• Providing community members with information on various programs and activities; designing, preparing, and distributing flyers and marketing materials to promote program activities
• Performing routine administrative duties utilizing a variety of office equipment; using software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e‑mail, and database software in performing work assignments; utilizing automated recreation programs for patron registration, data collection, and analysis
• Providing direction and training to other recreation staff and volunteers

• 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 with a lot of public interaction
• You will be dealing with complex situations
• You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers

• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Presentation Skill: formally delivering…