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***Continuous Recruitment***Recruitment may close at any time. Summer and Fall 2026 recruitment rounds are now closed. Applications submitted after May 7th, 2026, will be considered as needed for Winter 2026-2027 start dates. 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strived to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community and individualism of employees. Why Join the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Oakland’s Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.We are currently hiring for our Youth Summer programs in the following areas: Nature: Naturalists and Field BiologistsFitness: Personal Trainers, Water Aerobics Instructors, Nutritionists, Yoga Instructors, and Sports CoachesVisual Arts: Photography, Digital Arts, Jewelry Design, Glass Arts, and CeramicsPerforming Arts: Drama and DanceAquatics: Boat Operators, Aquatics Specialists Culinary Arts: Chefs and Cooks We are looking for someone who is: A team playerEnthusiasticExcited to play an active role in the Oakland community.What you will typically be responsible for: Teaching and/or leading advanced-level programs and classes in the field of expertise; providing staff training in specialized fields as requiredDesigning and planning curriculum and activities that promote citizen participation in community-based recreation settingsObtaining and setting up recreation equipment, supplies, and props for program activities and eventsInspecting and maintaining equipment and supplies for safe useOverseeing patron use of recreation equipment facility in compliance with City rules and regulationsCoordinating special events and programsWriting descriptions of classes offeredRead the complete job description by clicking here. A few reasons you might love this job: You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland’s youthYou can make a difference in the communityYour work will result in real-life impactsA few challenges you might face in this job: You may be responsible for a lot of kids and public interactionYou may deal with complex situationsYou may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centersThe competencies required to be a successful Recreation Specialist II are: Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communicationDisplaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsGeneral Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.*Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Selection Process This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration. Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com, and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com.Round 1: Applications submitted by 1/5/2026, for Summer 2026 start datesRound 2: Applications submitted by 3/5/2026, for Summer 2026 start datesRound 3: Applications submitted by 5/7/2026, for Fall 2026 start datesApplications submitted after 5/7/26 will be considered as needed for Winter 2026-2027 start datesThe City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Disaster Service WorkersAll employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.How to ApplyApply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm. If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at
[email protected] City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.The City complies with all Federal, State, and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
