Sports Senior Recreation Leader - Part Time

Overview

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for the position of Sports Senior Recreation Leader in the Recreation Department. Job opening date:
February 5, 2026.

Location:

Sports. Deadline for applying:
February 19, 2026. Position type:
Part Time. Salary range: $18.75 - $19.50.

GVRD is a Special Service District that operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo, managing a large network of parks and facilities. The organization is governed by a five-member Board of Directors and employs a mix of full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.

• Implement and supervise various recreational activities, including sports, crafts, games, and field trips.
• May collect monthly fees, issue receipts, and maintain enrollment and fee records.
• Lead recreational activities, supervise children, and enforce safety rules and guidelines.
• Resolve conflicts among children and adults.
• Monitor activities within facilities or outdoor areas and provide information to the public about program activities.
• Respond to parent, school, or community concerns and direct to higher level staff as necessary.
• Perform first aid as necessary.
• Assist higher level staff with attendance tracking, incident reports, and other routine program documentation.
• Assist with day-to-day supervision of gym operations, monitor activity areas, equipment use, and overall program flow.
• Provide guidance and support to part-time staff and volunteers; model appropriate behavior management and activity leadership.
• Help set up, organize, and put away sports equipment and program materials; report damaged equipment or safety concerns to higher level staff.

• Assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of facilities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Train new Recreation Leaders assigned to site.

Knowledge of:
General recreation principles and practices; rules and regulations of age-appropriate recreation activities; basic art and craft techniques, games, and sports; procedures of record keeping; basic mathematical principles;
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Learn recreation activities, rules, and regulations.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Use recreation software system.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings related to work.

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation programs or a childcare setting. Completion of high school or equivalent; college coursework is preferred.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Driver License. CPR and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire date.

Special Requirement:
May be required to pass TB test depending on assignment. Minimum age to apply: 18 years.

Environmental Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor facilities; exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and inclement weather; working with young children, teenagers, and clients with special needs.

Physical Demands:
Essential and marginal functions may require lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; walking and standing for prolonged periods.

The District will make reasonable accommodations for a qualified applicant with a disability upon request.

FLSA:
Non-exempt.

Deadline for applying: 2/19/2026. To be considered, submit a GVRD employment application online via Current Job Openings on gvrd.org.

• GVRD will consider applicants who meet minimum qualifications and have provided all requested materials for an interview.
• GVRD reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those best qualified based on training, experience, cover letter, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

• Selected candidate will undergo pre-employment background check including fingerprint check and reference check.
• Proof of legal right to work in the U.S.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). GVRD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation, or military status.