Recreation Leader

The City's Recreation and Parks Department is seeking interested applicants willing to work 5-40 hours a week (not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year) in various recreation programs and City facilities which may include community centers, parks and sports fields. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and possess strong organization and communication skills with a deep commitment for excellence and experience providing responsible recreation programs in a diverse community.

Candidates may be assigned to any of the following program areas:
Preschool Programs, Summer Camps, Youth Sports, and Aquatics depending on experience.

Recreation Leaders may perform a variety of semi-skilled duties within various programs and activities of the Recreation and Parks Department; assists groups and individuals who are engaged in recreational activities, using recreation facilities, and performs other related work as required.

The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

• Leads, oversees and participates in the activities of participants in various recreation programs and events; maintains attendance and activity reports.
• Assembles supplies, sets up equipment for various programs and events.
• Maintains discipline at assigned location; enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs; addresses problems or concerns that may occur; facilitates resolution or enlists assistance from senior recreation staff; and.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

For detailed information about the job classification, visit Recreation Leader.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Coursework in special events, sports, education and related recreation courses is highly desired.

Entry level experience/expertise relevant to the particular activity to which assigned.

• Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to recreation facilities and meetings.
• Must obtain a negative TB test by date of hire.
• Possession and maintenance of valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External defibrillator (AED) certification.
• There will be mandatory training scheduled which all staff must attend. Those dates are to be announced.

Wondering what to expect during the recruitment process? Visit the City’s Job Opportunities page.

• Final date to receive applications:
  May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
• Review of Submissions:
  Ongoing
• Interviews:
  February 9 - May 1, 2026

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran's preference, please visit the City’s FAQ page.