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RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III-V-NC (SUMMER PROGRAMS)

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RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III-V-NC (SUMMER PROGRAMS)

Salary

$16.97 - $18.32 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PR25-005 (09-V)

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

10/31/2025

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DESCRIPTION

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without further notice.

Come join the City of Long Beach! Our Community Recreation Services Bureau, in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, is seeking amazing Recreation Program Leaders to assist with a wide range of programs at our many beautiful parks. These positions can be filled at the following levels, depending on qualifications:

RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III – $ 16.97 / hour

RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST IV – $ 17.53 / hour

RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST V – $ 18.32 / hour

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities. Below are some of the programs offered:

BE S.A.F.E.

The "Be SAFE" (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) program offers extended supervision hours at designated parks during summer evenings. Activities include: arts and crafts, outdoor games, sports, science activities, dance programs, fitness classes, cooking, gardening and more. This 10-week summer program is offered Monday-Friday, from 5-8 p.m. from June to August.

DAY CAMP

Our Day Camps offer various camp activities for kids ages 5 to 12. Camps vary in their offered activities and may specialize in activities such as sports or performance arts, while some may offer more traditional camp activities. Chaperoned field trips will be offered at all sites. All camps are fee-based and ensure no larger than a 10:1 ratio of campers to staff.

SUMMER FUN

The Summer Fun Days program is a free, drop-in program offered at multiple parks throughout the City. Kids ages 5 to 12 may participate in various activities including, sports, games, arts and crafts and minor excursions.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ May design, plan, and/or implement various program activities;

+ Participate with children of various ages during all activities;

+ Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions;

+ Ensure the health, safety and well being of the children in your care at all times;

+ Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance;

+ Implement the department and site administrative and record keeping policies and procedures;

+ Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

+ Must be at least 16 years of age (if under 18, must have valid permit to work);

+ Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work;

+ Be willing to work a flexible schedule and assist various programs at various park locations;

+ Be able and willing to adapt to a changing environment;

+ Experience in recreation programs, child care, sports, and/or other related areas is desirable.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close any time after Saturday, November 15, 2025 . To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

+ Yes

+ No

02

NON-CAREER NOTICE: I understand that non-career positions are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please indicate which recreation program(s) you are interested in. Check all that apply.

+ BE S.A.F.E. - The "Be SAFE" (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) program offers extended supervision hours at designated parks during summer evenings. Activities include: arts and crafts, outdoor games, sports, science activities, dance programs, fitness classes, cooking, gardening and more. This 10-week summer program is offered Monday-Friday, from 5-8 p.m. from June to August.

+ DAY CAMP - Our Day Camps offer various camp activities for kids ages 5 to 12. Camps vary in their offered activities and may specialize in activities such as sports or performance arts, while some may offer more traditional camp activities. Chaperoned field trips will be offered at all sites. All camps are fee-based and ensure no larger than a 10:1 ratio of campers to staff. This 10-week summer program is offered Monday-Friday from June to August.

+ SUMMER FUN - The Summer Fun Days program is a free, drop-in program offered at multiple parks throughout the City. Kids ages 5 to 12 may participate in various activities including, sports, games, arts and crafts and minor excursions. This 10-week summer program is offered Monday-Friday from June to August.

04

IF you have preference of program(s) that you would be interested in working at, please list below in ranking order. If you are open to working ANY program, please type OPEN.

05

Please indicate which area of Long Beach you prefer to work in. Check all that apply.

+ North Long Beach - Ramona, Houghton, Coolidge, Scherer, Somerset

+ East Long Beach - El Dorado Park, Stearns, Pan Am, Whaley, College Estates Park, Wardlow

+ Central/West Long Beach - King Park, Silverado Park, McBride, Admiral Kidd, Veterans, McArthur Park, Orizaba/Freeman

+ South Long Beach - Bixby, Chavez, Seaside, Drake, Lincoln Park

06

If you marked more than one area, please rank in order your preference of location (3 maximum).

07

This position requires the applicant to be at least 16 years of age. Are you at least 16 years of age?

+ Yes

+ No

08

All minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California are required to have a permit to work. If you are under 18, do you have or are you able to obtain a valid permit to work?

+ Yes

+ No

+ I am over 18 years of age

09

This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation to and from work. Are you able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes, I have access to reliable transportation.

+ No, I do not have access to reliable transportation.

10

Please select your highest level of education completed.

+ Currently enrolled in high school

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent

+ Some college, but less than 48 units completed

+ Associate's Degree or at least 48 units completed

+ Bachelor's Degree

11

How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in recreation or a related field?

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

+ 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

+ 2 years or more

12

Please describe your experience working and/or volunteering in recreation or a related field. If none, please type N/A.

13

How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in child care or a related field?

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

+ 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

+ 2 years or more

14

Indicate your level of experience in dance, performing arts, photography, music, etc.

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

+ 1 year or more but less than 2 years

+ 2 years or more

15

Please describe your experience in dance, performing arts, photography, music, etc. (If none, please type N/A.)

16

Indicate your level of experience in teaching drawing, painting, crafts, etc.

+ None OR less than 6 months

+ Beginner (6 months - 1 year)

+ Intermediate (1 - 2 Years)

+ Advanced (2+ Years)

17

Indicate your level of experience in leading outdoor games.

+ None OR less than 6 months

+ Beginner (6 months - 1 year)

+ Intermediate (1 - 2 Years)

+ Advanced (2+ Years)

18

Indicate your level of experience in event decorating and/or special events.

+ None OR less than 6 months

+ Beginner (6 months - 1 year)

+ Intermediate (1 - 2 Years)

+ Advanced (2+ Years)

19

Please describe your experience in event decorating and/or special events. If none, please type N/A.

20

Indicate your level of experience in customer service

+ None OR less than 6 months

+ Beginner (6 months - 1 year)

+ Intermediate (1 - 2 Years)

+ Advanced (2+ Years)

21

Do you have current CPR and/or First Aid certifications?

+ I have both current CPR and First Aid certifications

+ I have a current CPR certification only

+ I have a current First Aid certification only

+ I do not have current CPR or First Aid certifications

22

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

+ Yes

+ No

23

If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

24

I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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