Recreation Leader Salary $23.53 Hourly Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Intermittent - 1560 Job Number 28331-C Department Regional Parks Opening Date 12/03/2021 Closing Date 12/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description Benefits Questions
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 3/14/25, 4/11/25, 5/9/25, 6/13/25, 7/11/25, 8/15/25, 9/12/25, 10/10/25, 11/14/25, 12/12/25 (Final cut-off)
Under supervision, the Recreation Leader acts as a leader and instructs others in recreational activities at parks and recreation centers and community sites. Recreation Leader is a part-time seasonal class that provides guidance to recreation aides, volunteers, and participants in conducting recreation activities; and assists professional staff in planning, organizing and conducting recreation activities and events. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of Fundamental rules, strategies, techniques, and skills of a variety of recreational activities such as athletics, physical fitness, games, arts, crafts, and music. Safety requirements and potential hazards at recreation sites First aid Ability to Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, park users, program participants and various community, business, and special interest groups including persons with disabilities. Train and provide direction to others in recreational activities Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing Maintain complete and accurate records and reports Learn the principles, practices, and methods of planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating recreation activities and events.
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class; typical qualifying experience is: Either: 1. 30 semester units from an accredited college or university in recreation. Or: 2. One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience as a group leader in an organized recreation program.
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure B-5, and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted.
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Supplemental Questionnaire The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately.
Recreation Leader Incumbents are part-time and seasonal staff. Select the box to acknowledge your understanding of the Recreation Leader position status.
I understand that Recreation Leader positions are part-time and seasonal.
Recreation Leader Incumbents are often scheduled to work irregular hours, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Select the box to acknowledge your understanding of the scheduling requirements for Recreation Leader positions.
I understand that Recreation Leaders are scheduled to work irregular shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Recreation Leader Incumbents are often required to work outdoors and in all types of weather. Select the box to acknowledge your understanding of the requirements for this position.
I understand that Recreation Leaders are required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Please review the complete job announcement and the class spec, which details the position duties and employment standards. Select the box to acknowledge your understanding of the general requirements and other requirements for the Recreation Leader position.
I have read and understand the general requirements and the other requirements as detailed within the job announcement and the class spec.
The minimum requirements for the position are as follows: Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class. Typical qualifying experience is: EITHER: 1. 30 semester units from an accredited college or university in recreation. OR: 2. One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience as a group leader in an organized recreation program.
Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
I meet the minimum qualifications based on my education; I have attached a copy of my diploma(s)/transcripts to this application.
I meet the minimum qualifications based on my experience. I meet the minimum qualifications based on a combination of my experience and education; I have attached a copy of my diploma(s)/transcripts to this application.
I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
With the exception of meeting the minimum qualifications based on experience exclusively, you must submit verification of your transcripts/degree(s) to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Select the box below that best describes your qualifications and understanding of this requirement.
I meet the minimum qualifications based on my education or a combination of my experience and education; I have attached a copy of my diploma(s)/transcripts to this application.
I meet the minimum qualifications based on my experience. I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Select the one box that best describes your education as it relates to the Recreation Leader position. If you have no college education, select no college.
No college. I have completed LESS than 30 semester units/quarter unit equivalent in Physical Education, Recreation, or a closely related field.
I have completed 30 OR MORE semester units/quarter unit equivalent in Physical Education, Recreation, or a closely related field.
I possess an Associates Degree in Physical Education or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.
I have an Associates Degree in Recreation or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.
I have a Bachelors Degree or higher in Physical Education or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.
I have a Bachelors Degree or higher in Recreation or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.
I have completed college coursework that is not related to the position (coursework is not closely related to Physical Education nor Recreation).
I have an Associates Degree or higher in a field that is not related to the position (degree is not in a field closely related to Physical Education nor Recreation).
List the education you have completed that is related to the Recreation Leader position. In your response, list the degree(s) earned, conferral date(s), as well as the courses and total number of quarter units/semester unit equivalent that you have completed in Physical Education, Recreation, and related fields. If you have not completed related education, write none.
Select all the boxes for which you have paid and/or volunteer recreational activities experience. If you have no relevant experience, select none.
None. Sports events. Large groups (30 or more attendees). Small groups (less than 30 attendees). Youth activities. Senior activities. Activities for individuals with disabilities. Park interpretive activities.
Select the one box that best describes your paid and/or volunteer experience working at parks and/or recreational facilities. If you have no relevant experience, select none.
None. Less than six (6) months of experience. Six (6) or more months but less than one (1) year of experience. One (1) or more years but less than 18 months of experience. 18 or more months but less than two (2) years of experience. Two (2) or more but less than three (