Recreation Leader I & II

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Opening Date

04/16/2008 - 12:00am

Application Deadline

About the Position

There are several seasonal Recreation Leader vacancies.

NOTE: This announcement will remain open until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted with highly qualified candidates as soon as a sufficient number are received.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Temporary work is paid by the hour and includes no other benefits. The Recreation Leader seasonal positions are for not more than six months in duration. Work hours are flexible; work schedules may be full or part-time. The Recreation Leader positions will be required to work some weekends and evening hours. A valid California driver's license and current certification in First Aid and CPR are conditions of initial and continued employment for Recreation Leader II.

Individuals selected must meet the following minimum qualifications for the position interested in:

Recreation Leader I: Under direct supervision, assists in instructing and leading outdoor recreational activities in support of day camps, special events, and other District programs. Provides input for record keeping and performs other work as required. Must be 16 years old or older and be in attendance at, or on legitimate leave from a high school, trade school, or college or university. Pay Rate: $10.05 - $10.35 per hour

Recreation Leader II: Under supervision, assists in organizing and leading outdoor recreational programs, including day camps, special events, and other activities. Performs record keeping and other work as required. Completion of 12 semester or 16 quarter units of college-level course work in recreation, social work, human development or related fields, and one season of recent experience planning and conducting outdoor recreation activities. Substitution: Additional college level course work that is related to the duties and responsibilities may be substituted for the required experience on the following basis: 18 semester or 24 quarter units of college or university level course work, in recreation, social work, human development or related fields, fully meets the minimum qualifications requirements. Additional experience planning and leading outdoor recreational activities may be substituted for the education requirement. Completion of two full seasons of recent experience independently planning and conducting outdoor recreation activities fully meets the education and experience requirements. Pay Rate: $12.08 - $13.45 per hour

How to Apply

Application materials may be downloaded below, may be picked up by visiting the District’s Administrative Offices at 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland, CA, or may be requested by calling the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154. Completed materials should arrive in the Human Resources Department as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. Faxed applications are not acceptable.

If you, or someone you know, wish to be considered for temporary employment as a Recreation Leader, please do all of the following:

1. Complete both sides of an East Bay Regional Park District Application for Employment form.

2. Complete a Supplemental Statement of your own design which addresses the following topics:

a. Leadership - Summarize your experience leading camps or special events; include the make up of the attendees (i.e., age group, diversity, etc.), the nature of the camp or event, and indicate whether your experience was paid, volunteer, or personal.

b. Program Delivery - What is your experience delivering an outdoor recreation program; include a description of your delivery skills, and the outdoor recreation program areas you have knowledge of.

c. Special Needs - Describe your experience working with “at risk” youth, diverse populations, and/or

others with special needs.

d. Please describe a situation in which a youth under your care exhibited “undesirable behavior” or needed guidance, and how to respond to the situation.

Please limit your responses to the Supplemental Statement to a maximum of 3 pages. Sign each page and attach the Supplemental Statement to your application.

3. Optional: If you have a resume, you may attach it to the application and Supplemental Statement. However, the resume may not be used in lieu of completing the application or the Supplemental Statement.

4. Return your application materials to: Human Resources Department, East Bay Regional Park District, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, P. O. Box 5381, Oakland, CA 94605-0381

Application packets for the position advertised above may also be obtained by completing the form below and clicking on the "Submit Form"button. Expect applications to arrive at the address provided within 2-3 business days.

Application Packet Request Form

Please send an application package to:

Selection Process

All applications received will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The individual chosen for hire must be able to pass a background check of criminal records which includes fingerprinting.

The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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