Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Part-Time (Status 9)
Job Number: 401E 1721 012026
Department: Community Services
Division: 1721 Recreation
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Unrep

Description
The following positions will be filled from this job posting:

Recreation Leader: $16.90 - $19.56/hour

Recreation Crew Leader: $18.63 - $20.54/hour

Recreation Leaders are required to provide leadership and conduct various recreation activities including planning, organizing and implementing special events.

Recreation Crew Supervisor is required to be involved in program development, communicate policies and procedures to staff, and work effectively with staff, volunteers, and the general public, ensuring friendly, efficient, and professional customer service at all times. The supervisor also assumes the Recreation Coordinator's duties in the Coordinator's absence

We are looking for someone to
Recreation Leader

• Conduct and supervise activities at assigned recreation sites and programs.
• Prepare facility for daily activities.
• Check sport fields and recreation sites for possible safety hazards throughout activity and maintain same; clean up and secure facility and equipment at completion of the event. Conduct and log swimming pool chemical readings, complete facility opening, closing and operational procedures checklists.
• Assist with special activities or programs (i.e., Halloween, Christmas holiday events, fun runs, arts and crafts).
• Work with individuals with disabilities to facilitate participation in specialized programs.
• May be required to perform CPR, First Aid and Basic Water Rescue as necessary.
• Collect money, make change and complete the required paperwork.
• Complete facility opening, closing and operational procedures checklists.
• Respond to questions from program participants and other members of the public concerning programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Recreation Crew Supervisor

• Supervise multiple program sites and/or work shifts within a specific recreation program area.
• Develop, supervise, promote and evaluate quality facility programs and services.
• Develop and implement creative, interesting, well-rounded, and motivating staff in-service training.
• Ensure professionalism among staff, including providing quality customer service.
• Demonstrate safe and proper handling of equipment in appropriate environment.
• Arrange for supplies, equipment and proper facilities in a timely manner.
• Supervise and assign job duties to subordinates and/or volunteers.
• May be required to perform CPR and First Aid as deemed necessary.
• Provide information pertaining to City sponsored recreational events and activities to the public.
• Ensure facility cleanliness and safety of the facility at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications we're looking for
Recreation Leader

• Knowledge of children's recreation games and activities
• Knowledge of facility layout and standards and required equipment
• Knowledge of departmental safety policies and accident reporting regulations
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, including coaches, teams, players, parents, spectators, and other employees
• Ability to function in a high energy environment and provide quality customer service to clients of all Recreation Division programs

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment as a student; and some experience or program specific knowledge in the assigned activity.
• Typical experience would include some experience as a participant, coach, official, or advisor in the assigned activity.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license is highly desirable, but not required.
• When assigned as a Camp Counselor, you must obtain Basic First Aid certification and CPR (adult, child and infant) and Basic Water Rescue certification within 60 days of hiring.
• When assigned to the Aquatic Center, must possess valid Basic First Aid certification and CPR (adult, child and infant). Basic Water Rescue certification is highly desirable.
• When assigned to food-service responsibilities, the employee must possess and maintain a valid California Food Handler Card.

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Recreation Crew Supervisor

• Knowledge of appropriate City and certifying agencies regulations and safety procedures
• Knowledge of theory and principles of the activity and/or service provided
• Knowledge of effective supervisory skills
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees; supervise and motivate employees
• Ability to function in a high energy environment and provide quality customer service to participants of all Recreation Division programs
• Ability to demonstrate all appropriate techniques and procedures for the activity
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to motivate participants
• Ability to update and upgrade programs and/or services as needed
• Ability to obtain all certification required in the activity presented.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• Typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent, and advanced training or course work in the discipline.
• Typical experience would include a minimum of one-year experience in assigned area of responsibility, including relevant and appropriate supervisory and leadership experience.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license is highly desirable, but not required.
• When assigned as a Camp Counselor, you must obtain Basic First Aid certification and CPR (adult, child and infant) and Basic Water Rescue certification within 60 days of hiring.
• When assigned to the Aquatic Center, must possess valid CPR and First Aid, as well as same certificates required of employees supervised.
• Instructor certifications highly desirable.
• When assigned to food-service responsibilities, the employee must possess and maintain a valid California Food Handler Card.

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process: An oral board interview will be administered. If selected for interview, you will be contacted by the Recreation Department.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. This position is open until filled and may close at any time with little or no notice.

Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references (if applicable)
• Passing a city paid fingerprinting criminal conviction check (applicants 18 years and older)
• Passing a TB test and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.

To view the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees,

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.

Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.

Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.

Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.

Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.

Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.

Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Job classifications in the unrepresented group do not pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.

SDI:
Unrepresented positions do not participate in SDI.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.