PART TIME RECREATION LEADER - SUMMER 2026 at City of San Marcos – San Marcos, California
About This Position
Salary: $17.00 - $21.53 Hourly
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: 04/30/26
Location: 3 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA
Job Number: 2026 - 14
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The City of San Marcos welcomes applications for the part time, summer Recreation Leader as a welcomed addition to the vibrant and active San Marcos Parks and Recreation Summer team!
Applications reviewed as they are received. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview time.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Leader assists in the implementation of a recreational youth program in a City facility, specifically facilitating youth summer programs and camps; organizes and implements recreational and educational activities while providing supervision of preschool-aged, elementary and/or middle school youth; attends staff meetings and special trainings; works various special events as directed; and performs other related work as required.
Monday through Friday possible shifts include:
7:15am - 12:30pm
12:45pm – 5:45pm
Recruitment Timeline: * Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview *
1st Group of Interviews: April 8, 2026
2nd Group of Interviews: May 6, 2026
Orientation: June 11, 2026
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Responsible for supervision of program participants and oversees daily activities; assists with record keeping; assists with set-up of equipment and supplies required for activities; enforces safety regulations and submits accident/incident reports, as required; adheres to established schedule and work assignments; interacts with parents and visitors; and assists with cleaning and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Education and Experience:
Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and a high school graduate/GED; some experience working with children is required.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license, Class C, with satisfactory driving record.
Benefits:
This is a part time non-benefited position, however effective 07/01/2015 part time employees will receive 1 hour of sick leave accrual per 30 hours worked. Employees in this category are eligible to use up to 27 hours per year and are able to carry over up to 54 sick leave hours per year.
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