Recreation Leader

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 3/14/25, 4/11/25, 5/9/25, 6/13/25, 7/11/25, 8/15/25, 9/12/25, 10/10/25, 11/14/25, 12/12/25 (Final cut-off)

Under supervision, the Recreation Leader acts as a leader and instructs others in recreational activities at parks and recreation centers and community sites. Recreation Leader is a part-time seasonal class that provides guidance to recreation aides, volunteers, and participants in conducting recreation activities; and assists professional staff in planning, organizing and conducting recreation activities and events.

Knowledge of

• Fundamental rules, strategies, techniques, and skills of a variety of recreational activities such as athletics, physical fitness, games, arts, crafts, and music.
• Safety requirements and potential hazards at recreation sites.
• First aid.

Ability to

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, park users, program participants, and various community, business, and special interest groups including persons with disabilities.
• Train and provide direction to others in recreational activities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
• Learn the principles, practices, and methods of planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating recreation activities and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class; typical qualifying experience is:

Either: 1. 30 semester units from an accredited college or university in recreation.

Or: 2. One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience as a group leader in an organized recreation program.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please clickhere or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Background/Criminal History:The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure B-5, and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification issix (6) months.APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhere to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email  
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application, or copy and paste of work experience…