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About the DepartmentAre you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?”
Are you ready to make a difference?
The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ , PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit
activatesj.org Position DutiesThe Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill three ( 3 ) Senior Recreation Leader vacancies ( part - time benefited) within our Parks and Recreation Divisions.
The pay rate for Senior Recreation Leader Part-Tim e Benefitted ranges from $ 29.51 /hour to $ 35.83 /hour .
This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The Senior Recreation Leader is the highest class in the Recreation Leader series responsible for organizing, conducting, and coordinating a variety of recreation activities. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that require discretion and independent judgment. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives , timelines, and methods to deliver services.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Supervises or leads part-time recreation staff and coordinates volunteers.
- Provides information and referrals to participants and the community regarding activities and services available, including developing and disseminating publicity.
- Schedules the use of facilities and may assume responsibility for a facility.
- Ensures the provision of optimal customer service; receives and responds to issues, concerns and other comments or questions from customers.
- Allocates budget hours to various activities, monitors expenditures for activities, prepares routine reports, and as appropriate provides refunds. Assists in identifying recreation needs of a target population by participating in meetings with community groups and surveying participants and others.
- Plans and conducts special events and activities such as clubs, trips, dances, shows, and drop-in programs for youth.
- Participates in co-sponsorships and fund raising by obtaining cooperation and donations from local agencies and community groups to support and increase recreation activities.
- Monitors and tracks program staff and expenditure costs; provides information on budget variances to supervisor; makes purchases for programs, as needed.
- Assists Recreation Program Specialist with submitting and tracking work orders. Provides facility access to contractors and others as needed.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
San José Out-of-School Time (SJOOST) Program
This recreation program is offered at multiple schools in San José. SJOOST is a collaboration between the Recreation Division, school districts, schools, and community-based organizations. Each program operates from the final school dismissal bell until 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, except on school holidays and breaks (180 school days). The program provides a safe, supervised, learning environment during out-of-school time hours. Program components include homework assistance , literacy, STEAM, recreation, sports, enrichment, nutrition education, developmental assets, structured physical activities, and special events . Throughout the school year, the Senior Recreation Leader supports two (2) school sites and develops, implements, and evaluates the out-of-school-time program, supervises staff members, leads activities, prepares accurate and timely attendance reports, and ensures the safety and supervision of youth participants. During the summertime, the Senior Recreation Leader would transition to the Camp San José program and is responsible for supervising camp staff, planning and conducting activities within Camp San José, acting as the point of contact for families and city staff, registering participants, and training staff.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND one (1) year (equivalent to 2080 hours) of full-time recreation experience planning programs, scheduling classes, lesson plan development, leading recreation activities, or performing recreational support services.
OR
Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) completion of a minimum of two (2) years of college (equivalent to 60 semester units/90 quarter units) AND six (6) months (equivalent to 1040 hours) of full-time recreation experience planning programs, scheduling classes, lesson plan development, leading recreation activities, or performing recreational support services.
Required Licensing:
- A valid First Aid certificate is required and must be maintained . Must provide proof of a valid certificate or will need to obtain a certificate within one (1) year of hire.
- A valid CPR certificate is required and must be maintained . Must provide proof of a valid certificate or will need to obtain a certificate within six (6) months of hire.
Other QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Excel, and Canva
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills : Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.
You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews .
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Vaishali Vashistha at
vaishali.vashistha@sanjoseca.gov .
Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Please note that applications are currently
not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email
CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City’s PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.
Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the City’s Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the
City’s website.
Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
