City of San José
Recreation Leader Part-time Unbenefited HHPZ - Parks, Recreation, and Neighborho
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Recreation Leader Part-time Unbenefited HHPZ - Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
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Recreation Leader Part-time Unbenefited HHPZ - Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
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The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About The Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José.
Position Duties Recreation Leader positions are available at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. These positions are part-time unbenefited, with a limit of 20 hours per week or a maximum of 1,040 hours per calendar year. Schedules will vary seasonally. Weekdays, weekends, holidays, and some evening hours may be required. This classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and pays $30.48 hourly for part-time unbenefited employees.
ENTERTAINMENT: Assist with the fabrication of puppets, scenery and props; provide improvisational performances; provide mascot escorts around the park and at offsite events; interact with guests; coordinate special events; perform routine maintenance tasks and daily safety checks in public areas; learn puppetry skills for puppet shows, mastering the art of being a mascot and embodying various face characters.
GUEST SERVICES: Provide guest support through ticket collection, membership verification at turnstiles, and park information regarding rides, attractions, and special events. Learn functions of selling tickets and memberships; provide exceptional customer service to all Members and guests.
PICNIC BASKET & CATERING: Provide courteous guest service, assist with taking and preparing food orders, operate food equipment (slicers, fryers, grills), process food and beverage sales, perform cleaning and sanitation duties within the kitchen, dining room, and stockrooms.
REVENUE: Assist in various financial-related tasks, accurate counting of cash and coins, preparing daily money distributions, working closely with Celebrations & Face painting, Guest Services, Picnic Basket & Catering, and Zoo Education teams.
RIDES & ATTRACTIONS: Responsible for cleanliness and safety of ride operations, conduct daily ride and attraction inspections, operate the rides, assist with special events.
ZOO EDUCATION: Prepare and present educational programs, supervise children and perform administrative tasks; some animal handling possible.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of high school, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: No minimum requirement.
Acceptable substitution: None.
Special Qualification: Those in last semester of high school may apply but must prove graduation before assignment.
Valid First Aid certificate required and must be maintained; obtain within one year if needed.
Valid CPR certificate required and must be maintained; obtain within six months if needed.
Additional Competencies And/Or Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver’s license with applicable endorsements is highly desirable.
Employment Eligibility Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or any other type of visa that requires an employer application.
Applicants should answer all job‑specific questions to be considered for this vacancy.
Contact: Josh Marquez at josh.marquez@sanjoseca.gov.
Note: Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board application system.
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Recreation Leader Part-time Unbenefited HHPZ - Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
role at
City of San José .
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About The Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José.
Position Duties Recreation Leader positions are available at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. These positions are part-time unbenefited, with a limit of 20 hours per week or a maximum of 1,040 hours per calendar year. Schedules will vary seasonally. Weekdays, weekends, holidays, and some evening hours may be required. This classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and pays $30.48 hourly for part-time unbenefited employees.
ENTERTAINMENT: Assist with the fabrication of puppets, scenery and props; provide improvisational performances; provide mascot escorts around the park and at offsite events; interact with guests; coordinate special events; perform routine maintenance tasks and daily safety checks in public areas; learn puppetry skills for puppet shows, mastering the art of being a mascot and embodying various face characters.
GUEST SERVICES: Provide guest support through ticket collection, membership verification at turnstiles, and park information regarding rides, attractions, and special events. Learn functions of selling tickets and memberships; provide exceptional customer service to all Members and guests.
PICNIC BASKET & CATERING: Provide courteous guest service, assist with taking and preparing food orders, operate food equipment (slicers, fryers, grills), process food and beverage sales, perform cleaning and sanitation duties within the kitchen, dining room, and stockrooms.
REVENUE: Assist in various financial-related tasks, accurate counting of cash and coins, preparing daily money distributions, working closely with Celebrations & Face painting, Guest Services, Picnic Basket & Catering, and Zoo Education teams.
RIDES & ATTRACTIONS: Responsible for cleanliness and safety of ride operations, conduct daily ride and attraction inspections, operate the rides, assist with special events.
ZOO EDUCATION: Prepare and present educational programs, supervise children and perform administrative tasks; some animal handling possible.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of high school, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: No minimum requirement.
Acceptable substitution: None.
Special Qualification: Those in last semester of high school may apply but must prove graduation before assignment.
Valid First Aid certificate required and must be maintained; obtain within one year if needed.
Valid CPR certificate required and must be maintained; obtain within six months if needed.
Additional Competencies And/Or Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver’s license with applicable endorsements is highly desirable.
Employment Eligibility Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or any other type of visa that requires an employer application.
Applicants should answer all job‑specific questions to be considered for this vacancy.
Contact: Josh Marquez at josh.marquez@sanjoseca.gov.
Note: Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board application system.
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