Recreation Specialist bei East Bay Regional Park District

About the Department

Initial review of applications will be conducted on Friday, September 12, 2025 to identify the best qualified candidates that may be better suited to start as early as October of 2025. A second review will be conducted once the posting closes. We recommend you apply early!

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands, trails, rolling hills, shorelines, and lakes located throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County. We're hiring skilled and passionate Recreation Specialists to support a variety of specialized programs we hold for the public. We're seeking individuals who have specialized skills and can continue providing recreational opportunities to the public we serve. 

The incumbents selected for these positions can expect to work varied hours, based on the needs of the programs supported. Hours will be limited to no more than 28 per week, and 999 per year. Flexible schedules, including a variety of weekday and weekend shifts may be available.

The Park District is currently recruiting to fill approximately 24 Recreation Specialist positions in the Outdoor Recreation Department to continue offering recreational programs for the remainder of 2025 and into the 2026 season. These positions will be headquartered in Oakland, CA. 

Tentative Schedule for two processes being held simultaneously:
Initial Applicant Screening: 9/12/2025
Interviews for initially screened applicants: 9/19/2025 - 10/17/2025
Candidates that apply and are included in this initial screening can anticipate to be hired in October of 2025.

Timeline for candidates that apply after 9/12/2025 (to be hired for the 2026 season)
Continued Applicant Screening: 9/24/2025 - 10/17/2025
Interviews for initially screened applicants: November/December 2025
Candidates on this timeline can anticipate being hired in January of 2026

Under general supervision, serves as program lead for a variety of specialized outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of special events, and other Park District programs; performs the support tasks necessary to organize and deliver recreation programs; and performs record keeping and other work as required. 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

Recreation Specialist is the specialty position in this series, with principle duties as the program lead and overall supervision of program participants. Positions in this classification are responsible for program planning, leading, and oversight of all program activities, and may transport program participants and staff. 

Position Duties

• Serves as program lead for participants and staff on a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments including special events, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, biking, and other Park District programs;

• Facilitates the delivery of recreational programs through the procurement of materials and supplies, and may perform hands-on service delivery;

• May collaborate with the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator to develop programs; contributes to performance appraisals of Recreation Leaders. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• May assist the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Assistant in one or more of the following areas: responding to public inquiries and preparing necessary support documents, reports, analyses, and recommendations;

• Assisting in researching and organizing agreements with potential instructors and service providers;

• Assisting with marketing and promotional efforts;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Age: 18 or older at the time of appointment.

• Experience: Must have completed at least one season of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Leader I/II with East Bay Regional Park District.

• License or Certificates: Possession of a valid class C California Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment.

• Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of initial job offer.

• Other: Bilingual or multi-lingual skills are highly desirable.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: leading, demonstrating, and directing recreation programming with adult and youth participants; recreational programs, special events, and volunteer activities suitable for various age groups; first aid and CPR; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 

Ability to: lead diverse individuals and groups of teens, pre-teens, and adults, including at-risk youth; plan, organize, and conduct recreation activities; teach and lead skills, motivate staff, and serve as a positive role model; manage groups effectively and safely; effective verbal and written communication skills; lift and carry up to 25 pounds; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers. Must be able to stand, walk, twist, bend, reach above and below shoulders, lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and depending upon assignment, may be required to swim, ride a bike, hike, kayak, canoe, or perform other applicable physical duties.

Conditions of Employment:

Must pass a Level 2 background check and subject to tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Required to wear a Park District uniform. 

May be required to work unusual hours, weekends, and holidays. 

This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).  Mandated reporters are individuals who are obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.  As such, you will be required to sign an acknowledgment of having received the District’s policy and your responsibilities.

Incumbents in this classification are limited to working up to 28 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Recreation Specialists are required to work 1 year with a minimum of 350 hours before progressing to the next pay step.  

Recreation Specialists have limited rights under Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO.   

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