Recreation Leader (Part-Time)
Currently seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the Facilities Division. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March 4, 2026. The position involves assisting in conducting a wide variety of recreational and educational activities, monitoring events and classes, programs including but not limited to youth and teen programs, senior activities, leisure enrichment classes, youth and adult sports, City special events, as well as providing administrative support and customer service at City facilities and performing a variety of light custodial duties. 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 classes and programs and is responsible for general custodial and facility related concerns. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Recreation Leader in that the latter acts with greater independence, plans program content, provides lead supervision and has the responsibility for more than one center. 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. Lathrop's population as of January 1, 2025, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 38,596. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 as one of Northern California's fastest-growing communities. In 2024, Lathrop was reported to be the 5th fastest growing city in the country. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000. 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. Including, but not limited to the following: Provides assistance to customers inquiring about or using the City's facility; monitors facility rentals and classes; answers phones and directs the public; Perform routine custodial duties such as sweeping, washing windows, restocking restrooms, removing waste materials and garbage, and spot mopping; Provides direction and assistance in resolving rental issues, facility/classroom problems and emergency situations; Monitors the facility during the duration of scheduled rental periods, scheduled classes or city programs; ensures compliance with all facility rules and regulations, anticipates and resolves issues quickly; Opens, closes, secures and maintains a safe program environment at City facilities; conducts routine walk around safety checks; Sets up and prepares tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies for programs or scheduled activities; Assist renters, visitors, and instructors with equipment setup/function and general service requests; Completes inventory of necessary program supplies; Completes facility cleaning checklist during assigned shifts and notes items of concern to supervisor; Answer program related questions and provide exceptional customer service; Recreation Leaders will work both traditional and non-traditional hours including weekends and nights. The work load and availability of hours for these positions varies throughout the year. Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. Position requires prolonged sitting, running, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, repetitive hand movement, climbing fences, and crawling under houses in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when performing investigations, operating assigned equipment and reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. The need to lift, carry and push animals and supplies weighing 100 pounds or more, with the proper lifting carrying, pushing and/or pulling techniques to minimize risk, may also be required. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. The incumbent may be exposed to waste and infectious materials, and use cleaning chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to handle aggressive and biting animals/wildlife attacks; handle and move dead animals; drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and often work with constant interruptions. 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. 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. 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.
Currently seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the Facilities Division. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March 4, 2026. The position involves assisting in conducting a wide variety of recreational and educational activities, monitoring events and classes, programs including but not limited to youth and teen programs, senior activities, leisure enrichment classes, youth and adult sports, City special events, as well as providing administrative support and customer service at City facilities and performing a variety of light custodial duties. 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 classes and programs and is responsible for general custodial and facility related concerns. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Recreation Leader in that the latter acts with greater independence, plans program content, provides lead supervision and has the responsibility for more than one center. 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. Lathrop's population as of January 1, 2025, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 38,596. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 as one of Northern California's fastest-growing communities. In 2024, Lathrop was reported to be the 5th fastest growing city in the country. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000. 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. Including, but not limited to the following: Provides assistance to customers inquiring about or using the City's facility; monitors facility rentals and classes; answers phones and directs the public; Perform routine custodial duties such as sweeping, washing windows, restocking restrooms, removing waste materials and garbage, and spot mopping; Provides direction and assistance in resolving rental issues, facility/classroom problems and emergency situations; Monitors the facility during the duration of scheduled rental periods, scheduled classes or city programs; ensures compliance with all facility rules and regulations, anticipates and resolves issues quickly; Opens, closes, secures and maintains a safe program environment at City facilities; conducts routine walk around safety checks; Sets up and prepares tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies for programs or scheduled activities; Assist renters, visitors, and instructors with equipment setup/function and general service requests; Completes inventory of necessary program supplies; Completes facility cleaning checklist during assigned shifts and notes items of concern to supervisor; Answer program related questions and provide exceptional customer service; Recreation Leaders will work both traditional and non-traditional hours including weekends and nights. The work load and availability of hours for these positions varies throughout the year. Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. Position requires prolonged sitting, running, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, repetitive hand movement, climbing fences, and crawling under houses in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when performing investigations, operating assigned equipment and reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. The need to lift, carry and push animals and supplies weighing 100 pounds or more, with the proper lifting carrying, pushing and/or pulling techniques to minimize risk, may also be required. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. The incumbent may be exposed to waste and infectious materials, and use cleaning chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to handle aggressive and biting animals/wildlife attacks; handle and move dead animals; drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and often work with constant interruptions. 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. 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. 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.