Top 77 Parks recreation Jobs in Lakewood Ca

Skate Park Instructor - Middle School Afterschool Programs
LACER Afterschool Programs —Los Angeles, CA
- From $22 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid training
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Recreation Facilities Attendant
City of Cypress, CA —Cypress, CA
- $16.90 - $17.90 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
Parks and Recreation Supervisor
City of Temple City —Temple City, CA
- $81,456 - $103,068 a year
- Temporary
- Clean driving record
- High school
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Activity Specialist - Parks & Recreation (Temporary/Part-Time)
City of Downey, CA —Downey, CA
- $18.90 - $19.90 an hour
- Temporary
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Writing skills
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Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Services
City of Los Alamitos, CA —Los Alamitos, CA
- $143,478.40 - $174,408.00 a year
- Extended hours
- English
- Office
- Master's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
Assistant Recreation Leader (Part-time)
Huntington Park —Huntington Park, CA
- $17.74 - $21.78 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Adults
- On-the-job training
Recreation Leader
City of Temple City —Temple City, CA
- $17.21 - $19.38 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school
- English
Recreation Facilities Assistant (Part-time)
City of Tustin, CA —Tustin, CA
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
Greenskeeper PT
American Golf Corporation —Long Beach, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Recreation Coordinator - Older Adults Program
City of Manhattan Beach, CA —Manhattan Beach, CA
- $65,736 - $83,940 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Recreation Site Coordinator (After School Part-time up to 19 hours per week)
City of Pasadena, CA —Pasadena, CA
- $23.84 - $28.98 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
9d
Recreation Program Assistant
City of Tustin, CA —Tustin, CA
- $24 an hour
- Extended hours
- Bilingual
- Clean driving record
- Management
3d
YOUTH AID
Department of Parks & Recreation —Orange County, CA
- $18.26 an hour
- Mentoring
- Fingerprint clearance
- Leadership
Full-Time Lecturer, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (Academic Year 2026-2027)
California State University, Long Beach —Long Beach, CA
- $74,652 - $158,688 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- COVID-19 protective measures
Homelessness Solutions/Housing Manager
City of Downey, CA —Downey, CA
- $96,858.53 - $119,991.25 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Office
12d
Parks & Trees Supervisor
City of Temple City —Temple City, CA
- $79,080 - $100,068 a year
- Online Application
- CDL B
- 6 years
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Survey - ChainPerson
KPFF Consulting Engineers —Los Angeles, CA
- $52,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Communication skills
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
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Instructor (After School Part-time up to 19 hours per week)
City of Pasadena, CA —Pasadena, CA
- $21.66 - $26.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
9d
Early Learning / TK Program Leader – Huntington Park
Woodcraft Rangers —Huntington Park, CA
- $21.63 - $26.13 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
10d
After-School Program Leader – Huntington Park
Woodcraft Rangers —Huntington Park, CA
- $21.63 - $26.13 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Skate Park Instructor - Middle School Afterschool Programs

LACER Afterschool Programs -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Temporary | Part-time | Seasonal | Contract
From $22 an hour

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Management
High school diploma or GED
Experience working with children
First Aid Certification
Teaching
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Position Details

Position: Middle School Skateboarding Instructor
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time
Expected Hours: Approximately 18 hours per week

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, approximately 2:30 PM–6:00 PM.

Tuesday 1:30 PM-6:00 PM

Reports To: Program Director

Work Location:
Los Angeles, CA 90028

About L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs

L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs is a nonprofit organization serving more than 1,080 middle and high school students across eight Los Angeles public schools. Since 1995, L.A.C.E.R. has provided free after school programs in academics, arts, athletics, and college and career readiness. Our mission is to create safe, engaging, and enriching opportunities that help students develop academically, socially, creatively, and physically.

Position Summary

The Middle School Skateboarding Instructor plans and leads safe, engaging skateboarding classes for students at the beginner through intermediate level. This position teaches fundamental skateboarding skills, balance, movement, flat ground tricks, skate park etiquette, injury prevention, perseverance, confidence, and sportsmanship. The instructor is responsible for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively supervising students, maintaining equipment, and helping students safely progress at their individual skill levels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Skateboarding Instruction and Student Engagement

Plan and facilitate structured, age-appropriate skateboarding lessons and activities.
Teach beginner through intermediate skateboarding skills, including balance, stance, pushing, stopping, turning, falling safely, and flat ground tricks.
Explain and demonstrate proper body positioning, foot placement, movement, and skateboarding techniques.
Adapt lessons to accommodate students with different skill levels, abilities, and comfort levels.
Encourage students who may feel nervous or hesitant while maintaining safe participation expectations.
Promote perseverance, confidence, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.
Observe and evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
Organize demonstrations, competitions, tournaments, showcases, or special skateboarding events when appropriate.
Recruit and encourage students to participate consistently in the skateboarding program.

Safety, Supervision and Equipment

Maintain active supervision of students during all skateboarding activities.
Ensure students properly wear helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and other required protective equipment.
Inspect skateboards, helmets, pads, ramps, and other equipment before use.
Identify and report damaged or unsafe equipment immediately.
Organize, inventory, distribute, collect, and properly store skateboards and protective equipment.
Establish and reinforce skate park rules, boundaries, safe riding areas, and appropriate conduct.
Respond appropriately when a student falls or is injured.
Administer basic first aid within the scope of current certification and contact appropriate staff when additional assistance is needed.
Complete incident reports accurately and promptly when necessary.
Follow all L.A.C.E.R., LAUSD, and Beyond the Bell safety policies, emergency procedures, and reporting requirements.

Program Operations

Maintain accurate daily attendance and arrive on time prepared to lead activities.
Use appropriate classroom-management strategies and maintain professional boundaries with students, families, school personnel, and staff.
Communicate with the Program Director regarding student progress, behavior, attendance, equipment needs, and safety concerns.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, events, and program activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe instructional space.
Follow L.A.C.E.R. policies, wear the required staff uniform, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Substantial skateboarding experience and knowledge of skateboarding techniques required.
Ability to safely teach students at the beginner through intermediate level.
Experience providing skateboarding instruction preferred.
One to two years of experience working with youth in a school, nonprofit, recreation, sports, or after-school setting preferred.
Experience working with middle school-aged students, particularly youth ages 10–14, preferred.
Strong knowledge of skateboarding safety, protective equipment, injury prevention, and skate park etiquette.
Ability to demonstrate skateboarding skills clearly and safely.
Strong classroom management and active-supervision skills.
Ability to lead and supervise groups of students in an active outdoor environment.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate students while maintaining clear expectations and appropriate boundaries.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a program team.
Flexible, dependable, proactive, and open to feedback.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree preferred, or current enrollment in a college or university.
Coursework in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation, Coaching, Education, Youth Development, or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to actively participate in and demonstrate skateboarding activities.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, balance, and demonstrate athletic movements.
Ability to lift and carry skateboards, protective equipment, and other program materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors and in active recreational environments.
Ability to communicate and exchange information clearly in person and by phone.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join L.A.C.E.R.?

Make a positive impact in the lives of middle school students.
Help students build confidence, perseverance, coordination, and new skills.
Share your passion and knowledge of skateboarding with young people.
Join a collaborative and supportive after-school team.
Participate in professional development and staff training opportunities.
Enjoy a consistent weekday after-school schedule.
Help create a safe and inclusive skateboarding community for students

Candidates must successfully complete the following prior to employment:

Current Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Live Scan background clearance through state and federal fingerprinting.

The L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Seasonal

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 15 per week

Benefits:

Paid training

Work Location: In person

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parks recreation jobs in lakewood ca

Skate Park Instructor - Middle School Afterschool Programs

Recreation Facilities Attendant

Parks and Recreation Supervisor

Activity Specialist - Parks & Recreation (Temporary/Part-Time)

Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Services

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Recreation Leader

Recreation Facilities Assistant (Part-time)

Greenskeeper PT

Recreation Coordinator - Older Adults Program

Recreation Site Coordinator (After School Part-time up to 19 hours per week)

Recreation Program Assistant

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Full-Time Lecturer, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (Academic Year 2026-2027)

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Parks & Trees Supervisor

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