- Salary
- $21 – $25/hr
- Location
- Lathrop, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
City of Lathrop
Recreation Leader (Part-time, Seasonal position)
Recreation Leader (Part-time, Seasonal position)
Seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits, vacation or holiday pay. Position is temporary, at-will.
Work Schedule
December 16-18, 2026; December 21-23, 2026; December 28-30, 2026; March 15-19, 2027 & May 31- August 13, 2027. Monday- Friday with work hours between 6:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. (Up to 30 hours per week).
December 16-18, 2026; December 21-23, 2026; December 28-30, 2026; March 15-19, 2027 & May 31- August 13, 2027. Monday- Friday with work hours between 6:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. (Up to 30 hours per week).
The Position
The Recreation Leader is the entry level support class responsible for providing support to recreation staff for the implementation of a wide variety of recreation break camps (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) and is responsible for general custodial and facility
related concerns. Seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits, vacation or holiday pay. Position is temporary, at-will. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high energy, dependability, attentiveness and the ability to multitask.
About Lathrop:
Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore.
The Department’s January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.
Essential Functions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assists in monitoring and leading recreational activities such as group games, arts and crafts, camp songs, science experiments and other summer activities.
- Help check in/out participants
- Enforce safety policies
- Deliver clear instructions
- Communicate effectively with parents, participants and staff
Supervision Exercised/Received
Receives general supervision from a Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Coordinator. May receive lead and/or functional supervision from a Senior Recreation Leader. Incumbents may be required to routinely assist supervision of programs or facilities.
The full job description(s) can be viewed by accessing the following link:
- Recreation Leader - $21.11 to $25.66 Hourly.
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Recreation Leader. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of one year of experience implementing recreation programs or events, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Working Conditions
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Applications
Use the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity. A completed employment application is required. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
EEOC
The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Reasonable Accommodations
The City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (209) 941-7350 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.