Returning Rec. Aide

Please note this job announcement is for Returning EBRPD Recreation staff only. New candidates should apply under a different post that is expected to go live in February.

Do you enjoy to do you enjoy working with youth and families outdoors? Do you like working with volunteers and helping the environment? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, then apply today to become a Recreation Leader for the East Bay Regional Park DistrictThe 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 Leaders to help and support running Day Camp, Overnight Camping, and Teen Outdoor Programs. We're seeking individuals who have experience working with youth, teens, and family in an outdoor setting. These are seasonal positions, paid by the hour with no benefits. Work hours are flexible and a variety of weekday and weekend shifts are available. The work season is May through mid-October. Overtime and holiday pay are available. There are four levels at which you can be hired in the recreation series (see below). If this sounds like you, please apply today and let nature be your office

Hourly Pay Rates:
Recreation Aide: $ $20.57
Recreation Leader I - $ $22.63
Recreation Leader II - $ $26.03
Senior Recreation Leader - $ $32.54

General Staff Training: May 2026

First Aid/CPR Training (required for all Recreation Leader positions): Candidates can attend the Park District's training tentatively set for June 1, 2026. Alternatively, applicants can also provide proof of training completion within 30 days of employment.

We Are Looking for People Who:

• Enjoy working outdoors;
• Like to interact with the public on a daily basis;
• Have a strong work ethic and take initiative;
• Want to work in a fast-paced, team setting.

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job:

• Make new friends and gain entry-level work experience;
• Solve challenges daily while working with an excellent team;
• Spend your summer outdoors, and get paid for it

ABOUT US:
The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?

• Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch.

Recreation Aide
Under direct supervision, assists in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of day camps, overnight camping trips, afterschool programs, special events, and other Park District programs. Provides input for record keeping and performs other work as required. Recreation Aide is the entry level trainee class of this series, focusing on assisting other Recreation Leaders in the instruction and implementation of outdoor recreational programs.

Recreation Leader I
Under direct supervision, leads and participates in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of day camps, overnight camping trips, afterschool programs, special events, and other Park District programs; and performs record keeping and other work as required. Recreation Leader I is the entry level class of this series and is focused on learning the principals of leading recreation programs, performing all duties of a Recreation Aide while providing direction to Leaders-in-Training, and may transport program participants and staff.

Recreation Leader II
Under direct supervision, leads and participates in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of day camps, overnight camping trips, afterschool programs, special events, and other Park District programs; and performs record keeping and other work as required. Recreation Leader II is the journey level class of this series and is a lead position performing all duties of Recreation Leader I, while providing lead direction to Recreation staff members and leading program activities, and may transport program participants and staff.

Senior Recreation Leader
Under general supervision, serves as program lead for a variety of outdoor recreational activities and assignments in support of day camps, overnight camping trips, afterschool programs, 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. Senior Recreation Leader is the advanced journey level position in this series, with principle duties as the program lead and overall responsibility of recreation program participants and seasonal staff. Positions in this classification are responsible for program planning, leading, and oversight of all activities, and may transport program participants and staff.

Recreation Aide:

Education: Must be 15 and 1/2 years of age or older, and must be in attendance at, or on legitimate leave from, a high school, trade school, or college or university. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills are preferred.

Recreation Leader I:In addition to the above:

Experience: Must have completed at least one (1) season of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Aide with East Bay Regional Park District.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License as a condition of initial and continued employment; Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of initial job offer.

Recreation Leader II:In addition to the above:

Experience: Must have completed at least one (1) season of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Leader I with East Bay Regional Park District.

Senior Recreation Leader: In addition to the above:

Education: Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment. Some college is preferred.

Experience: Must have completed at least two (2) seasons of recent experience comparable to a Recreation Leader II with East Bay Regional Park District.

Conditions of Employment (applicable to all levels):

• Must pass a Level 1 background screening which includes DOJ fingerprinting and criminal history review and subject to tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Required to wear a Park District uniform.
• May be required to work unusual hours, weekends, and holidays.
• 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.
• 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.

Application materials for this position consist of two required parts:

• A current East Bay Regional Park District job application submitted online; and
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. If you have previously applied to a recruitment on , please take care to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have any problems while applying online, please contact the NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at

Selection Process: The application material for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for an interview or testing. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment devices before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment. All Recreation candidates hired must pass a fingerprint check and a medical tuberculosis (TB) screening test prior to their start date.

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

Interview with the Hiring Department

End of January - Beginning of February

New Hires Complete Onboarding Process

Early May

Begin Work

Early May

Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

There are no benefits associated with this position.