What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist II, PT (Continuous) position at City of Oakland, CA?
The Position
***Continuous Recruitment***
Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
SUMMER PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strived to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community and individualism of employees.
Why Join the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?
We are currently hiring for our Youth Summer programs in the following areas:
Nature: Naturalists and Field Biologists
Fitness: Personal Trainers, Water Aerobics Instructors, Nutritionists, Yoga Instructors, and Sports Coaches
Visual Arts: Photography, Digital Arts, Jewelry Design, Glass Arts, and Ceramics
Performing Arts: Drama and Dance
Aquatics: Boat Operators, Aquatics Specialists
Culinary Arts: Chefs and Cooks
We are looking for someone who is:
- A team player
- Enthusiastic
- Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community.
- Teaching and/or leading advanced-level programs and classes in the field of expertise; providing staff training in specialized fields as required
- Designing and planning curriculum and activities that promote citizen participation in community-based recreation settings
- Obtaining and setting up recreation equipment, supplies, and props for program activities and events
- Inspecting and maintaining equipment and supplies for safe use
- Overseeing patron use of recreation equipment facility in compliance with City rules and regulations
- Coordinating special events and programs
- Writing descriptions of classes offered
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland’s youth
- You can make a difference in the community
- Your work will result in real-life impacts
- You may be responsible for a lot of kids and public interaction
- You may deal with complex situations
- You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers
- Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue.
- Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Minimum Requirements for Application
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation or a related field.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years professional level experience, paid or volunteer, and demonstrated ability to teach advanced skills in the specialized area of interest. Specialized areas can include art, dance, drama, music, nature, and sports.
Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old to apply.
Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.
License/Other Requirements: Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance and a TB screening.
Supplemental Information
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration.
Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com, and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com.
Round 1: Applications submitted by 1/5/2026- Round 2: Applications submitted by 3/5/2026
- Round 3: Applications submitted by 5/7/2026
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
- CalPERS Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Medical Waiver Plan – Cash-In-Lieu
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
- Pension Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
Salary : $30 - $37