City of Pinole
Sr. Recreation Leader
City of Pinole – Community Services Department
Working for the City of Pinole is a great choice for your career and community. This exciting opportunity offers flexibility as an entry‑level position or a second job. You will lead participants in a variety of activities while shaping and enriching the lives of youth, teens, adults, and seniors. During programs, participants learn important life lessons about community service, teamwork, and explore new recreational activities.
Definition Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Leader supervises youth, teenagers ages 5‑17 and senior center programs at the Youth Center, Tiny Tots facility and Senior Center in the following program areas: youth sports, arts and crafts, excursions, games, special events, senior programs and activities. The Recreation Leader will attend all scheduled staff trainings. Work hours are 1‑5 days per week during the school year, from 1:30 pm to 6 pm, with additional evenings and weekend hours. Hours increase during the summer months as the Pinole Youth Center extends to 7 am‑6:30 pm, plus evenings and weekends.
Supervision Received and Exercised Reports to and receives direct supervision from the Recreation Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Develop, organize, and lead recreational programs and activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, excursions, and special events.
Oversee programs at the Pinole Youth Center and Pinole Tiny Tots Center for children, youth, and teens, including preschool, after‑school, and summer programs; direct summer camps for children, youth, and teens, and Senior Center for seniors, including daily programs and summer trips.
Help manage a diverse group of children, teens, and seniors who attend and participate in City Recreation Programs and activities.
Monitor and enforce City rules and regulations at facilities and during excursions.
Provide strong leadership and role modeling with diverse populations of youth, teenagers, and seniors.
Communicate effectively with parents, community members, school officials, City police, and community groups regarding youth and program activities.
Other essential responsibilities include: effective oral communication; walking or running for extended times over various distances; using good judgment; relating to youth, teenagers, and seniors; acting courteously toward others; taking direction from supervisors; maintaining good working relationships with other staff members and parents; accepting criticism and applying it to performance; being dependable in meeting scheduled assignments; working extended hours when required.
Education and Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or an equivalent education.
Strong desire and aptitude for working with all age groups, exercise sound leadership practices, appropriate disciplinary measures, extreme patience, and the ability to function with minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to plan and implement activities appropriate to the City’s Recreation Center environment.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid California class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. May be required to obtain a class B license with passenger endorsement.
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR verification at the time of employment (or ability to obtain one within one month).
Recent (within one year) negative TB test or completion of TB testing prior to commencement of employment.
Experience driving a 15‑passenger vehicle desirable.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
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Working for the City of Pinole is a great choice for your career and community. This exciting opportunity offers flexibility as an entry‑level position or a second job. You will lead participants in a variety of activities while shaping and enriching the lives of youth, teens, adults, and seniors. During programs, participants learn important life lessons about community service, teamwork, and explore new recreational activities.
Definition Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Leader supervises youth, teenagers ages 5‑17 and senior center programs at the Youth Center, Tiny Tots facility and Senior Center in the following program areas: youth sports, arts and crafts, excursions, games, special events, senior programs and activities. The Recreation Leader will attend all scheduled staff trainings. Work hours are 1‑5 days per week during the school year, from 1:30 pm to 6 pm, with additional evenings and weekend hours. Hours increase during the summer months as the Pinole Youth Center extends to 7 am‑6:30 pm, plus evenings and weekends.
Supervision Received and Exercised Reports to and receives direct supervision from the Recreation Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Develop, organize, and lead recreational programs and activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, excursions, and special events.
Oversee programs at the Pinole Youth Center and Pinole Tiny Tots Center for children, youth, and teens, including preschool, after‑school, and summer programs; direct summer camps for children, youth, and teens, and Senior Center for seniors, including daily programs and summer trips.
Help manage a diverse group of children, teens, and seniors who attend and participate in City Recreation Programs and activities.
Monitor and enforce City rules and regulations at facilities and during excursions.
Provide strong leadership and role modeling with diverse populations of youth, teenagers, and seniors.
Communicate effectively with parents, community members, school officials, City police, and community groups regarding youth and program activities.
Other essential responsibilities include: effective oral communication; walking or running for extended times over various distances; using good judgment; relating to youth, teenagers, and seniors; acting courteously toward others; taking direction from supervisors; maintaining good working relationships with other staff members and parents; accepting criticism and applying it to performance; being dependable in meeting scheduled assignments; working extended hours when required.
Education and Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or an equivalent education.
Strong desire and aptitude for working with all age groups, exercise sound leadership practices, appropriate disciplinary measures, extreme patience, and the ability to function with minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to plan and implement activities appropriate to the City’s Recreation Center environment.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid California class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. May be required to obtain a class B license with passenger endorsement.
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR verification at the time of employment (or ability to obtain one within one month).
Recent (within one year) negative TB test or completion of TB testing prior to commencement of employment.
Experience driving a 15‑passenger vehicle desirable.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
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