Recreation Specialist III (PT)
Salary
$23.23 - $28.23 Hourly
Location
Vacaville, CA
Job Type
PART-TIME
Job Number
RSIII 2026
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Opening Date
03/10/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
The City of Vacaville is currently accepting applications for Recreation Specialist III positions within our Parks and Recreation Department. Come join the fun!
The Recreation Specialist III plans, implements, leads and directs activities, programs and events in a number of different program areas including, but not limited to: Gymnastics, Youth Services, Adaptive Recreation and Youth and Adult Sports.
Examples of duties include:
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring department on a continuous basis.
For more information, including a complete job description, please click here.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Some positions may require working irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service, leadership, and written and verbal communications skills. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of social media and have experience marketing program activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Twelve (12) semester units from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Experience: Equivalent of two (2) years of work experience performing increasingly responsible duties in a position equivalent to a Recreation Specialist II. Work experience may be supplemented with volunteer experience if the volunteer experience is related to duties similar to a recreation specialist. Volunteer experience is subject to verification and will be prorated based on actual hours volunteered.
Specific Education or Experience Requirements:
License or Certificate:
Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be at least 18 years of age if required to drive vehicles for City business.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
This recruitment is currently open and continuous but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
A completed City of Vacaville Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by the closing of this recruitment.
Applicants can apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
https://www.cityofvacaville.gov/government/human-resources/human-resources-faq
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide a valid TB certificate and successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for these positions may include education and experience verification, DMV record review and Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).
The City of Vacaville is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month*. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacavilles retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
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What program area are you most interested in working as a Recreation Specialist III?
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What program area is your second choice?
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How many college credits have you successfully completed? If you have no college credits, please enter "N/A."
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Do you possess a valid Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification?
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Do you possess a United States of America Gymnastics National Safety certification?
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California Education Code 10911.5 requires public recreation program employers to fingerprint employees having direct contact with any minor on or before the first day of employment. Do you understand that fingerprinting will be required?
Required Question
Employer City of Vacaville
Address 650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, California, 95688
Phone 707.449.5101
Website http://www.cityofvacaville.gov