Recreation Activity Leader (Non-Career)

City of Berkeley

1 week ago

Salary: $28 – $35/hr
Location: Berkeley, CA, CA, US
Type: Temporary
Department: Healthcare
Seniority: Lead
Education: High School
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

Apply NOW for Fall 2026 and Summer 2027 season!

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Recreation Activity Leader in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will organize, coordinate and lead a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation activities at City parks, playgrounds and recreation centers.

Recreation Activity Leaders may be assigned to: Tots, Pre-K, or Teen programs, playground programs, Berkeley Day Camp or specialty camps, or youth sports. Programs last for approximately three months during the summer. You may also have the opportunity to work special events throughout the year.

See the full job description here: governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1423207

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification is:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and either:

1) Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience leading a variety of athletic and recreation activities;

2) Completion of major college coursework leading to a degree in recreation, physical education, group work or a closely related field may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis;

3) Extensive training and/or experience in a specialized field of endeavor such as dance, ceramics, photography or nature study which has occurred over a period of several years and has resulted in an acceptable level of expertise and the ability to impart knowledge of this field to others.

Applicants must submit a completed application by 5 PM on Monday, June 28, 2027. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.

Recreation Activity Leader (Non-Career)

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