Job Details

Salary: $17.22 - $31.59 Hourly
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 25-SEAS-06
Division: Operations
Department: OUTDOOR RECREATION
Opening Date: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

Do you enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and being on the water? Would you like to be paid to spend time outdoors? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, then apply today to become a Recreation Leader for the East Bay Regional Park District! The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands, trails, rolling hills, shorelines, and lakes located throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County. We're hiring skilled and passionate Recreation Leaders to help lead boating programs for public and private groups. We're seeking individuals who have prior boating experience as well as solid teaching or presentation skills. These are seasonal positions, paid by the hour with no benefits. Work hours are flexible and a variety of weekday and weekend shifts are available. Recreation Leaders are hired into levels I-IV depending on experience. If this sounds like you, please apply today and let nature be your office!

Hourly Pay Rates:

Recreation Leader I - $17.22 - $18.13

Recreation Leader II - $20.88 - $21.97

Recreation Leader III - $24.02 - $25.27

Recreation Leader IV - $30.00 - $31.59

Mandatory Training Dates for Boating - Kayaking/Canoeing:

May 13 - 16, 2025

General Staff Training: April 30 or May 28, 2025
First Aid/CPR Training (required for all Recreation Leader positions): Candidates can attend the Park District's training tentatively set for June 2, 2025. Alternatively, applicants can also provide proof of training completion within 30 days of employment.

Note* Boating, Biking, Fishing programs are scheduled throughout the year on weekdays and weekends. Staff hired to work those programs pick up shifts as their schedule allows. Some staff prefer this schedule as it allows flexibility if they are in school or have another job.
Essential Functions
Recreation Leader I
Under supervision, assists in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of canoeing and kayaking programs, as well as other District programs. Provides input for record keeping and performs other work as required. Recreation Leader I is the entry-level position of this series, focusing on assisting other Recreation Leaders in the instruction and implementation of outdoor recreational programs. Click here to view the full Recreation Leader I job description.

Recreation Leader II
Under general supervision, leads and participates in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of canoeing and kayaking programs, as well as other District programs and performs record keeping and other work as required. Recreation Leader II is the first lead position in this series, performing all duties of a Recreation Leader I while providing direction to Recreation Leader I staff members and Leaders-in-Training, leading program activities, and may transport program participants and staff. Click here to view the full Recreation Leader II job description.

Recreation Leader III
Under general supervision, leads, supervises and participates in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of canoeing and kayaking programs, as well as other District programs. Performs record keeping and other work as required. Recreation Leader III is a second year lead position and first year supervisory position, performing all duties of a Recreation Leader I and II, while providing direction to and supervision of Recreation Leader I and II staff members, leading program activities, and may transport program participants and staff. Click to view the full Recreation Leader III job description.

Recreation Leader IV
Under general supervision, serves as program lead for a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of canoeing and kayaking programs, as well as other District programs. Recreation Leader IV is the journey level position in this series, with principal duties as the program lead, and overall supervision of recreation program participants and seasonal staff. Positions in this classification are responsible for program planning, leading, and oversight of all activities, and may transport program participants and staff. Click here to view the full Recreation Leader IV job description.

Minimum Qualifications
Recreation Leader I:
Education: Must be 16 years of age or older, and must be in attendance at, or on legitimate leave from, a high school, trade school, or college or university. College coursework, bilingual, or multi-lingual skills are preferred.

Recreation Leader II:In addition to the above:
Experience: Must have completed at least one season of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Leader I with East Bay Regional Park District.

License or Certificate:Possession of a valid California Driver's License as a condition of initial and continued employment; Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of initial job offer.

Recreation Leader III:In addition to the above:

Experience: Must have completed at least one season of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Leader II with East Bay Regional Park District.
Recreation Leader IV: In addition to the above:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: Must have completed at least one season of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Leader III with East Bay Regional Park District.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment (applicable to all levels):

• Must pass a Level 1 background screening which includes DOJ fingerprinting and criminal history review and subject to tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Required to wear a Park District uniform.
• May be required to work unusual hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand, walk, twist, bend, reach above and below shoulders, lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and depending upon assignment, may be required to swim, ride a bike, hike, kayak, canoe, or perform other applicable physical duties.
• This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Mandated reporters are individuals who are obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. As such, you will be required to sign an acknowledgment of having received the District's policy and your responsibilities.

Application materials for this position consist of two required parts:

1. A current East Bay Regional Park District job application submitted online; and
2. Completed Supplemental Questionnaire.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. If you have previously applied to a recruitment on GovernmentJobs.com, please take care to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have any problems while applying online, please contact the NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) ###-####.
Selection Process: The application material for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for an interview or testing. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment devices before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment. All Recreation Leader candidates hired must pass a fingerprint check and a medical tuberculosis (TB) screening test prior their start date.
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
Interview with Hiring DepartmentLate February - Mid-MarchNew Hires Complete onboarding ProcessMid-Late MarchBegin WorkMid/Late-April

Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-###-####.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
01

The Recreation Services Unit provides a variety of outdoor recreational programming. In order to best evaluate your qualifications as it relates to the Recreation Leader positions and various programs, please complete the following Supplemental Questionnaire.Please begin by indicating below, which Recreation Leader level you are applying for:

• Recreation Leader I
• Recreation Leader II
• Recreation Leader III
• Recreation Leader IV

02

Have you participated in any of the following EBRPD programs? (please select all that apply)

• Leaders in Training
• Teen Eco Action
• Junior Ranger Aides
• Junior Lifeguards
• CO-OP and Park'n It
• I have never participated in any of the above programs.

03

Are you at least 16 years old?

• Yes
• No

04

Did you work as a Recreation Leader for the East Bay Regional Park District in 2024?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please identify which Recreation Leader level (I, II, III, or IV) you worked in.

• I
• II
• III
• IV

06

Please select your four (4) strongest recreational skills from the list below:

• Backpacking
• Camping Leadership
• Day Camp
• Day Camp Director
• Fishing
• Group Management
• Team Building
• Teen Leadership
• Trailer Driving
• Working with Youth
• Kayaking and or Canoeing
• Other (please include in your answer to the next question below)

07

Please summarize your experience for each of the four (4) strongest recreational skills selected from the list above.
08

Describe your experience working with underserved communities, diverse populations, and/or individuals with special needs.
09

Describe your experience organizing and maintaining equipment and supplies.
10

Please provide a brief overview of your experience working with or leading volunteers, participants or staff. Please be specific about your roles and responsibilities.
11

Please describe your technical skill experience (both professionally and personally) in the following activities: Kayaking and canoeing, fishing, Day camp, overnight camping, and biking.
12

Apart from what you have already covered, please describe any other skills and abilities you possess that are applicable to this position.
13

General trainings and program specific trainings are mandatory depending on the Program(s) you elect to work in. Review the list below and please select ALL the trainings you are able to attend.

• General Staff Training: April 30 or May 28, 2025
• Boating - Kayaking/Canoeing: May 13 - 16, 2025
• I cannot attend ANY of the trainings above.

Required Question