City of Lathrop Recreation Leader (Part-time, At-will)The current recruitment is to fill vacancies in the Sports Division.The Recreation Leader can be used to fill any division within the department. If an eligibility list is created it may be used to fill a vacancy in the following divisions: Youth and Development, Sports, Facilities and Office Support. The Position The Recreation Leader is the entry level support class responsible for providing support to recreation staff for the implementation of a wide variety of recreation programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high energy, dependability, attentiveness and the ability to multitask.
About LathropIncorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop.Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore. Lathrop’s population as of January 1, 2025, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 38,596. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in2021,2022,2023 ,2024 and 2025as one of Northern California’s fastest-growing communities. In 2024, Lathrop was reported to be the 5th fastest growing city in the country.With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000. Supervision Exercised/ReceivedReceives general supervision from a Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Coordinator. May receive lead and/or functional supervision from a Senior Recreation Leader. Incumbents may be required to routinely assist supervision of programs or facilities. Essential FunctionsIncluding, but not limited to the following:
Assists in monitoring and leading recreational activities
Participates in programs including coaching, score keeping and officiating youth sports
Communicate effectively with parents, participants and staff
Answer program related questions and provide excellent customer service
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Work Schedule: Monday- Friday with work hours between 4:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. and weekends between the hours of 8:00a.m.- 9:00p.m. (Up to 18 hours per week).Education and/or ExperienceAny combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Recreation Leader. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of one year of experience implementing recreation programs or events, and a high school diploma or equivalent.Physical Working ConditionsPosition requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. ApplicationsUse the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity. A completed employment application is required. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. EEOCThe City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. Reasonable AccommodationsThe City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process maycontact Human Resources at (209) 941-7350 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
