Recreation Leader (Hourly) - City of Modesto, CA

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department is looking for candidates that are personable, can react quickly and have a passion for giving back to their community. We are looking for someone who is personable, can react quickly and has a passion for giving back to their community.

**This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.
 
The City of Modesto is currently recruiting for Recreation Leaders to join our team. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens.  As a department, we take our work seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously.  We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.
 
This position will be responsible to plan, organize and conduct activities for program participants of City sponsored recreational programs such as adult and youth recreation activities, special events, and camps. This position also provides staff assistance as directed.
 
If this sounds like you, apply today! 

Vacancies can be at various City locations. Recreation Leaders are typically used in the following programs:  
Aquatics Programs
 Day Camp Program
 Neighborhood Center at Marshall Park
 Maddux Youth Center Facility
 Multi-Purpose Facilities (locations vary)
 Park Programs
 Portable Parties
 Senior Center Facility
 Sports Programs

APPLICATION PROCESS:

 Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department.
 
Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City.  The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.