2025-26 School Year Early Childhood Recreation Leader

Overview

Alameda is an island city of 78,000 located next to the city of Oakland and offers a full-service municipal recreation program. Dynamic, ethical, and enthusiastic individuals who share our values are encouraged to apply. This is a year round opportunity, not seasonal.

Position and Pay

Alameda Recreation and Park Department is seeking applicants for summer part-time positions to work in the Preschool and Play Group Programs. Depending on experience and interest you may be hired as a :

• Tiny Tot Aide
• Tiny Tot Instructor
• Recreation Leader
• Recreation Specialist I
• Recreation Specialist II

Hourly rates vary by position as listed below :

Mission and Image

Mission : The mission of the Alameda Recreation and Park Department is to provide programs to the community with trained staff. A wide variety of social, physical and educational opportunities are offered for personal enrichment through wholesome and creative use of leisure time.

The ARPD Image : Our reputation is the result of the efforts of a staff committed to excellent customer service and continuous adherence to the mission of our organization. In anticipation of your employment, please consider the personal responsibility needed to promote the values of Alameda Recreation and Park Department. A good job match should be as important to you as it is to us.

Standards and Qualifications

Selection Process and Requirements

Fingerprinting

California State Law requires that all recreation employees and volunteers having direct contact, supervisory or disciplinary authority over minors be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. Candidates given a conditional offer of employment will be referred for fingerprinting. Employment is conditioned upon fingerprint results.

Employment Type and Benefits

Part-time positions with the City of Alameda may be eligible for limited benefits and are considered at-will. Work schedules vary but may not exceed 28 hours per week.

E-Verify

The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government\'s E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).

How to Apply

To apply, click Apply and fill out an online employment application. On the application, select the job(s) that you are interested in. We strongly encourage applicants to apply online via the City of Alameda\'s job board.

Applications are accepted and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer : The City of Alameda encourages minorities, women and the disabled to apply. It is the City\'s policy that all aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to sex, marital status or disability (except where dictated by requirements of the position), race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, color, national origin or age. Qualified disabled persons must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. No individual may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself / herself or other individuals in the workplace. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. Hearing Impaired TDD (510) 522-7538.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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