Recreation Leader (PT Unbenefited)

Recreation Leader (PT Unbenefited)

Salary

$18.20 - $25.36 Hourly

Location

Milpitas Sports Center, CA

Job Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2025-00068

Department

Recreation and Community Services

Division

Youth Program

Opening Date

05/05/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

• APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A REGULAR BASIS*

The City of Milpitas Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Recreation Leaders who are enthusiastic problem-solvers, have excellent communicate skills, and provide quality customer service to the community and our residents.

We encourage you to check us out at: Recreation & Community Services | Milpitas, CA

The ideal candidate must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment. They must be able to work independently off site and with other co-workers in compliance with City Rules and Regulations. Recreation Leaders may also be invited to work in additional areas including special events and other program areas within the Recreation and Community Services Department.

This position is part of the After the Bell Program and provides support at various elementary school sites. Recreation Leaders work with students in kindergarten through 6th grade for After the Bell and grades 7-9 for LYFE in after school activities, structured games, and homework assistance. Other assignments provide support to the Milpitas Teen Center, leading activities of the same sort with teenage students.

• This recruitment will be used to staff for year-round and seasonal positions*

Work Schedules:

• Monday through Friday: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
• Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays

Locations/Programs:

• After The Bell
• LYFE School Programs
• Milpitas Teen Center
• Summer Day Camps
• Special events and programs within Milpitas

Examples of Duties

Under direct supervision of the Recreation Leader IV, Recreation Leader V and Program Coordinator, Recreation Leaders will lead kindergarten through 6th grade students in activities, games and other recreational activities at various elementary school sites.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work with and/or supervise school age children ages 5-15 years old
• Lead games and activities
• Coordinate and implement daily activities
• Multitask in a fast-paced work environment
• Lead participants, communicate activity objectives and rules clearly and effectively
• Provide information and direction to a wide variety of age groups, conduct games and activities following established rules, guidelines, and time limits
• Learn, retain and use safety rules and regulations
• Provide verbal and summarized written feedback on activities
• Supervise students
• Work independently off site and with other co-workers in compliance with City Rules and Regulations
• Additional duties may include working Recreation Services activities and events as needed.

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum age at time of hire is 16 years old
• Must have experience in working with school age children (5-12 years old)

License/s and Other Requirements

Upon selection, onboarding requirements include:

• Tuberculosis test
• Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice background check) if eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Current certification in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR, or obtain certification within 60 days of hire date

Supplemental Information

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Milpitas Temporary/ Seasonal Employee* Benefits at a Glance

Retirement Benefits

Federal law requires that employees who are not members of the City retirement plan (CalPERS) be covered under an alternate retirement plan (PARS).

6% of your salary will be deducted for participation in the PARS plan. The City will also contribute 1.5% of your earnings to your PARS account every pay period.

Paid Time Off

In accordance with State Law, after 90 days, Temporary/Seasonal employees receive 40 hours to use for sick leave.

Work and Life

Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership at the Milpitas Sports Center.

Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership in Commonwealth Credit Union, which offers a broad range of financial and investment services.

Temporary/Seasonal employees may qualify for Transportation Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) cash incentive or transit subsidies based on their commute method.

Health Insurance (Not available to most Temporary/Seasonal Employees)

Temporary employees in a non-clerical position hired in the Planning, Engineering and Building Divisions may qualify for participation in CalPERS health, Delta Dental and Vision. (per Res. 7062) o Multiple plans available through CalPERS Health; plans with Kaiser rate or lower are paid by the City.

Delta Dental: City paid

Vision: City paid

• Temporary/Seasonal employees are limited to work no more than 1000 hours per Fiscal Year.

01

Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience working with youth and teens between the ages of five (5) and fifteen (15)?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires a certification in CPR and First Aid from the American Red Cross within sixty (60) days of hire. Do you possess a valid CPR and First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No, and I acknowledge this position requires a valid certification in CPR and First Aid from the American Red Cross within sixty (60) days of hire.

04

Any candidates over the age of eighteen (18) are required to pass a Department of Justice and online background check. Are you eighteen (18) years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select all programs you are interested in. Note: Your work assignment will be determined by the availability and needs of the City.

• After the Bell: Kindergarten through 6th Grade
• Leading Youth Futures Everyday (LYFE) School Programs: 7th and 8th Grade
• Milpitas Teen Center
• Summer Day Camps: Ages 5-16

06

OPTIONAL: Is there anything you would like to share regarding your program preference or schedule availability?

Required Question

Employer City of Milpitas

Address 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.

Milpitas, California, 95035

Phone 408-586-3090

Website http://www.milpitas.gov