Job Title: Senior Recreation Leader
Location: The City of Pinole, CA
Job Type: Part-Time, Variable Hours
Job Number: 2026 (1/1-6/30)
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: January 1, 2026
Closing Date: June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description:
Working for the City of Pinole is a great choice for your career and community. This is an exciting opportunity that offers flexibility as an entry-level position or as a second job. On top of all the fun that you will have leading participants in exciting activities, you will also play an important role in shaping and enriching the lives of youth, teens, adults, and seniors. During programs, participants learn important life lessons about community service, teamwork, and explore new recreational activities.
Definition of the Position:
Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, supervises youth, teenagers (ages 5-17) and senior center programs at the Youth Center, Tiny Tots facility, and Senior Center in the following program areas: youth sports, arts and crafts, excursions, games, special events, senior programs, and activities. The Recreation Leader will be required to attend all scheduled staff trainings. The Recreation Leader will work 1-5 days per week during the school year, within the hours of 1:30 pm-6 pm, plus some evenings and weekend hours. Hours will increase during the summer months as the Pinole Youth Center extends its hours to 7 am-6:30 pm, plus some evenings and weekend hours.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
Reports to and receives direct supervision from the Recreation Coordinator. Depending upon assignment, duties may include but are not limited to:
• Develop, organize, and lead recreational programs and activities, including games, sports, arts and crafts, excursions, and special events. • Oversee programs at the Pinole Youth Center and Pinole Tiny Tots Center for children, youth, and teens, including preschool, after-school, and summer programs. • Directing summer camps for children, youth, and teens, and Senior Center for Seniors, including daily programs, and summer trips. • Help manage a diverse group of children, teens, and seniors who attend and participate in City Recreation Programs and activities. • Monitor and enforce City rules and regulations at facilities and during excursions. • Provide strong leadership and role modeling with diverse populations of youth, teenagers, and seniors. • Communicate effectively with parents, community members, school officials, City police, and community groups regarding youth and program activities. • Other essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Communicate effectively orally. • Walk or run for extended times over various distances. • Use good judgment. • Relate to youth, teenagers, and seniors. • Act courteously toward others. • Take direction from supervisors. • Maintain good working relationships with other staff members and parents. • Accept criticism and apply to performance. • Be dependable in meeting scheduled assignments. • Work extended hours when required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Must be at least 18 years of age and must have graduated from high school (or equivalent to a high school education). • Must have a strong desire and aptitude for working with all age groups from youth, teenagers, and seniors, exercise sound leadership practices, appropriate disciplinary measures, extreme patience, and have the ability to function with a minimum of direction and supervision. • Must be able to plan and implement activities appropriate to the Citys Recreation Center environment.
License:
• Must possess and maintain a valid California class C drivers license and a satisfactory driving record. • May be required to obtain a class B license with passenger endorsement. • Must possess a valid Standard First Aid and CPR verification at the time of employment (or be able to obtain one within one month of employment). • Must have recent (within one year) negative TB test or complete TB test prior to commencement of employment. • Experience driving a 15-passenger vehicle is desirable.
Part-time Employees:
Part-time employees are eligible for 40 hours of sick leave per year if the following conditions are met:
Note:
This position is not eligible for CalPERS membership. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified, and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Required Question:
Employer: City of Pinole Address: 2131 Pear Street, Pinole, California, 94564 Phone: (510) 741-2966 Website: http://www.pinole.gov