Recreation Leader I (Part-Time/Year-Round/Seasonal) - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  852

Hourly Rate:  $12.50 - $13.75

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• This position requires applicants to be at least 16 years of age at the time of application submission.
• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.
• There are openings for part-time/year-round and seasonal positions.
• Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week.
• The period for seasonal employment is April 15-October 15, 2026.

POSITION DESIGNATION

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Recreation, Health, and Wellness Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for assisting in conducting various recreation activities at the assigned worksite. Typical duties include: greeting the public and providing customer assistance; measuring height of patrons and issuing appropriate bands that allow access to aquatic attractions; directing patron flow on the attractions by monitoring and telling patrons when it is safe to start the ride; alerting the aquatic safety team of any difficulties with patrons in line or on attractions; preparing facility for scheduled activities; exchanging information and providing assistance and service to the general public and program participants; ensuring the general safety of program participants; enforcing applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; monitoring spectators, participants, activities and conditions in and around facilities to ensure orderly conduct; receiving, storing and issuing equipment and supplies. Ability to travel is required.

OTHER DETAILS

Note:  This position requires you to be at least 16 years old at the time of application submission.

Note: If you are under the age of 18 at the time of application submission, you must print, complete, sign, and have a parent or legal guardian sign the Authorization for Background and Drug Test for Minors and bring it with you to interview for a temporary, part-time or seasonal job in the Parks and Recreation Department. Failure to bring the signed authorization form may eliminate you from employment consideration.

Pay Method:  City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees:  If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire.  If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530.  If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination:  Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided cont