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Recreation Leader II (Hourly) (20702827)

City Of Mountain View, Mountain View, CA, United States


Recreation Leader II

The City of Mountain View is a progressive, full-service city, operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The Mountain View City Council has a well-earned reputation for taking the lead on challenging regional issues, working together with civility and treating members of the community and City staff with respect. Every two years, the Council adopts priority goals that provide a focus for the organization's workplan and drive progress on important community issues. The City Council appoints the City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager, who oversees the departments of Community Development, Community Services, Finance and Administrative Services, Fire, Information Technology, Library, Human Resources, Police, and Public Works. Mountain View's sound fiscal practices, strong budget discipline, and diversified tax base, have allowed the City to maintain its AAA credit rating. The City has established the following organizational values that guide City work: Provide exceptional service Act with integrity Treat others with respect Located between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Bay, Mountain View is just over 12 square miles in the center of Silicon Valley (10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco). The City is home to many internationally known corporations and thriving small business base. While leading the region in innovation and ideas, Mountain View remains committed to the traditional values of strong neighborhoods and resident involvement. Mountain View prides itself on providing excellent public services and facilities that meet the needs of a caring and diverse community in a financially responsible manner. In the heart of the City, Mountain View's historic and active downtown offers a wide range of attractions including a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene, cultural events, concerns and a weekly farmer's market. The Civic Center, built around Pioneer Park, has one of the finest performing arts facilities in Northern California, as well as a 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art Library. Mountain View is made up of a variety of distinct, locally organized neighborhood and homeowners associations that help identify our community's needs and shape the City's future. Mountain View's City parks and extensive trail system provide an array of opportunities for recreation and active living, Shoreline-at-Mountain View is a regional park with stunning views along San Francisco Bay, featuring an 18-hole golf course, sailing lake and 9.35 miles of trail. With so much to offer, it is not surprising that in 2021 Niche.com ranked Mountain View #1 in the Best Suburb to Live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We want a highly motivated, reliable, and skilled individual to join the Recreation Division for the positions of Recreation Leader II at Deer Hollow Farm with the City of Mountain View. The Recreation Division is looking for a mature, energetic, organized individual who LOVES working with farm animals and kids of all ages in an outdoor, environmental education setting. The position is going to work on-site at Deer Hollow Farm, and assists with providing summer camp to program participants. This is a non-benefited seasonal position starting June 8 and ending July 31, held Monday- Friday with up to 40 hours per week. Location: 201 S Rengstorff Avenue Mountain View, 94040 Contact phone: (650)903-6331 Contact email: human.resources@mountainview.gov