Recreation Attendant I, Part Time

The Position

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 strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

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 Looking For Someone Who Is

• Enthusiastic
• Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community
• A team player

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Enforcing safety standards and identifying potential safety hazards at the work site.
• Admitting patrons to recreational facilities, programs, and events; clearing and securing parks and recreational facilities at closing time.
• Overseeing patron use of recreational equipment; evaluating patron skill level with regard to the use of equipment.
• Performing related duties as assigned.
• Communicating park information to the public.
• Collecting fees or payments; count money; routing money to appropriate sources.
• Maintaining records of inventory equipment and supplies and indicating when stock needs replenishing.
• Cleaning outdoor recreational facilities and areas.
• Assisting with office mailings and distribution of mail.
• Responding to requests for information and service from the public.
• Making minor repairs to recreational facilities.
• Obtaining and setting up recreational equipment, supplies, and props for programs, activities, and events.

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A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job

• You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland’s youth
• Your work will result in real-life impacts
• You can make a difference in the community

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may be responsible for a lot of kids
• A lot of public interaction
• Dealing with complex situations
• May have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers

The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Attendant I are:

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• Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination

Working for the City of Oakland

Minimum Requirements For Application

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Customer service and public contact experience is desirable.

Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older by June 1, 2023 to apply.

Additional Qualifications

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.

Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, have drug testing and a TB screening.

Applicable Only To Boating Center Applicants

California State For-Hire Vessel Operator License; Basic Sailing skills; First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) are desirable.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process

All applications received will be forwarded to Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development for further consideration.

The 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.

How To Apply

Apply 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.). Due to current events and pandemic-related safety concerns, City facilities may be closed to the public.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's 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.

The 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.

Benefits May Include*

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions.

• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Commuter Benefits
• Pension Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Medical
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Closing Date/Time: 7/16/2023 11:59 PM Pacific