Recreation Leader II

Career Opportunities with Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

To provide the people of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s service area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, and facilities that enhance the quality of life.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

This is a part time job and will require availability in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends (shifts may go late into the evenings.) Duties could range from leading sports programs, craft classes, gym monitor, kids’ birthday parties, etc.

Under general supervision, performs support work related to recreational programs, events, and activities; provides instruction and conducts classes/activities for program participants under the guidance and direction of higher-level staff; prepares buildings, fields, and facilities for scheduled activities or events; provides routine administrative support; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from higher-level staff. Exercises direction over lower-level staff and volunteers.

This is the journey-level classification in the Recreation Leader series responsible for performing the full range of recreation program class and activities support. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This classification is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator in that the latter is responsible for all operational activities within an assigned program area, including serving in an ongoing lead capacity over program staff.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• High School Diploma or GED is desirable.
• One year of relevant recreation program support experience.
• Applicants must be at least 16 at time of employment due to the job’s responsibility requirements including late night shifts.

• Recreation program services, operations, and activities.
• Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proper care and use of recreation equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.
• Principles and practices…