Posting number: 2026-00041
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Job classification: Lead Recreation Leader
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation
The City of West Sacramento is seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Lead Recreation Leader to join the Parks and Recreation and Community Center team. This individual will manage the day to day operations of the Black Box Theater located inside the West Sacramento Community Center. In addition, the candidate will assist in a variety of Department roles including Special Events and Community Engagement.
DEFINITION: The Lead Recreation Leader is responsible for the overall operations of a recreation facility or major program and its assigned extra help employees and volunteers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Recreation Supervisor I/II or designee. Exercises supervision of assigned extra help employees and volunteers.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a part time, extra help position in the Parks & Recreation Department. The Lead Recreation Leader is distinguished from the Senior Recreation Leader by the performance of more complex and difficult tasks requiring greater independence and judgment in completing assigned programs, projects or activities.
· Oversees all aspects of a recreation facility or major recreation program.
· Assists in the planning, organization, marketing and evaluation of a variety of youth and/or adult oriented activities and events.
· Trains and supervises assigned extra help employees and volunteers.Directs staff regarding daily maintenance duties and facility set-up/breakdown.
· Reports maintenance needs to his/her supervisor; assists with department computer registration program.
· Collects and reviews timesheets of assigned temporary employees prior to review and approval by his/her supervisor.
· Utilizes the Facility Use Calendar to schedule facilities for use.
· Promotes and markets programs using current technology and practices.
· Completes written reports and records as required.
· Performs a variety of clerical/administrative work as necessitated by the assignment.
· Organizes and monitors equipment and inventory of assigned facility or program.
· Greets the public and answers or directs them to appropriate office personnel as necessary.
· Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of twenty (20) semester units of related college education preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid California driver's license; and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificates prior to placement at worksite. Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Class "B" California driver's license within thirty (30) days of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to attend off-hour meetings. Incumbent may be exposed to weather conditions while performing some duties outdoors. Prior to placement at the worksite, the employee must positively pass a fingerprint check and drug screen.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings. On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office duties; lift light weights. Manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (binders, manuals, etc.); vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; may supervise children and be required to kneel, sit in low chairs, or sit on floor for prolonged periods; must be able to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Work in an office or field environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions if working in a field environment. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing department guidelines, policies and procedures.
California's Golden Dream is thriving in one of its newest cities. Incorporated in 1987, West Sacramento is a city designed and ready for business in the 80's. Yet its history dates back more than 100 years.
Like its cross-river neighbor, West Sacramento was first settled during the Gold Rush era. The early settlers soon learned that the real gold in the area was the incredibly rich delta soil deposited over the centuries by the Sacramento and the American Rivers. By the turn of the century the central valley of California was recognized as one of the premiere agricultural areas of the world. As Sacramento grew into a major city, West Sacramento, which was separated by the Sacramento River and a county line, retained its small town character and industrial base.
Today, West Sacramento is at the crossroads of California. Featuring its own deepwater port, two interstate highways, major North/South and East/West rail lines and a commercial airport nearby, West Sacramento is well connected to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the nation. And just a literal stone's throw away is downtown Sacramento, the seat of the government for the 6th largest economy in the world. Being a part of the Greater Sacramento community, we're on everyone's list as one of the fastest growing and most livable areas in the country.
Yet West Sacramento offers something that can no longer be found in many of California's cities - affordable land and housing. The average home cost is less than half of what a comparable home costs in metropolitan areas as little as 80 miles away. There is a small town atmosphere in West Sacramento, with traditional values and a healthy respect for business and industry.
Come to West Sacramento. Meet the people. See the land. You'll agree the climate is right for you!
