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Recreation Leader I (part-time)

City of Alhambra
Alhambra, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Definition

  • THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.**

We are filling multiple vacancies across three divisions: Senior Services, Recreation Services, and Community Programs.

Available ShiftsSenior ServicesRecreation ServicesCommunity ProgramsMorning8:00am - 1:00pm7:00am - 2:00pm7:00am - 12:00pmAfternoon12:00pm - 5:00pm12:00pm - 6:00pm12:00pm - 5:30pmEvening5:00pm - 10:00pm5:00pm - 11:00pm5:30pm - 10:00pm

  • Senior Services Division keeps seniors active with special events like dances, crafts, movie days and office support. We also provide exercise classes, educational seminars, outings, daily lunches, and case management.
  • Recreation Services Division manages Youth& & Adult Sports, After School Programs, Summer Day Camp, Park Patrol, and the Alhambra Farmers Market.
  • Community Programs Division plans and organizes City-wide special events, operates Leisure Classes, assists with community garden, and provides office support.

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Under general supervision, assist in the planning, promoting, and implementing of a variety of City-wide special events and recreation and community services programs.

Supervision Received And Exercised

Supervision is provided by the Program Coordinator or Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.)

Assist in organizing and leading activities for children, adults and seniors in the City's recreation programs; when assigned to facilities monitoring, provide facilities oversight and set-up and break down of equipment during scheduled activities; assist in distribution of promotional materials; assist in other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Education And/or Experience

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is:

No experience necessary; education at a level that provides the ability to read written instructions.

Knowledge Of

Leadership principles in a variety of sports, games, and crafts, and activities for all ages; Microsoft programs that include Word, Publisher and Excel are desirable.

Ability To

Effectively interact with the public and City staff and engage in a variety of youth, adult and senior activities and programs; maintain enthusiasm and a willingness to learn; perform duties involving walking, bending, kneeling, lifting and climbing and work outdoors.

Licenses and Certificates

Special Requirements

Must Be Minimum Of 16 Years Of Age At Time Of Application. This position requires the ability to work a variety of hours, depending on assignment, including nights, weekends, and holidays; involves participation in activities that require the ability to perform strenuous labor/activity including, but not limited to, facility management, special events, rentals, senior program implementation, leisure class and senior programs support.

Licenses And Certificates

Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds or more with assistance; sit, stand, squat, kneel, climb stairs, stoop, and walk for prolonged periods of time; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business.

Work Environment

Employee generally works outdoors. Employee may travel to different locations and be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust, or potentially hazardous chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

Note

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Selection Process

Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications appropriate background and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. Applicants will be notified by email as to the interview date, time and location. The examination process will include:

Oral Interview weighted at 100%.

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as a part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list.

Accommodation

Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The City does not participate in the Social Security System. Part-time employees will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and contribute 3.75% of their wages each pay period. The city will also contribute the equivalent of 3.75% to the employees PARS account. This position may receive 40 hours of sick time per year. The current vacancy offers varied work schedule and may require daytime, evenings and weekend hours.

01

Are you at least 16 years of age by time of application?

  • Yes
  • No

02

The Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire for (3) divisions. Which division do your prefer?

  • Senior Services
  • Recreation Services
  • Community Programs

03

With your preferred division, and the given available shifts, what is your availability?

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
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