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The City of Newark is recruiting a seasoned, innovative leader to serve as the Recreation and Community Services Director. This role serves as a vital member of the executive leadership team during a significant period of department evolution and community investment. 

The Recreation and Community Services Director provides oversight of aquatics, senior services and licensed childcare while managing premier facilities and impact-driven landmark projects. This position requires an agile, strategic visionary with the tact, diplomacy and political savviness to navigate complex relationships with genuine heart for the community. Newark seeks an analytical, bold, and passionate mentor who can cultivate internal and external partnerships as a collaborative relationship builder. The ideal candidate will be a skilled and adaptive communicator dedicated to being a champion for equity, ensuring that city programs remain creative, inclusive and responsive to a growing population while leaving a lasting legacy on Newark’s quality of life. Learn more in the recruitment brochure. 

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The Town of Colma is currently hiring part-time Facility Attendants to join our team!

• Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service to community members? 
• Do you enjoy working in a team environment? 
• Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? 
• Are you available to work varying shifts?
• If so, apply today! 

The Recreation Department provides programs and activities for Colma residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors.  Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips, and community events.  It is the goal of the Recreation Services Department to offer a balanced program ensuring all elements are offered to all age groups throughout the year.  

At the Town of Colma, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.  All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our Town, and who you want to be.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

The Town of Colma is currently recruiting for the position of part-time Senior Recreation Leader.

• Have you completed a minimum of 15 college units in the area of recreation, education, physical education or a related field? 
• Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in a part-time paid recreation position (minimum 1,000 hours per year) or have been employed for a minimum of one year as a Recreation Leader with the Town of Colma? 
• Are you available to work varying shifts?
• Do you have a passion for working with children and seniors? 
• If so, apply today!  

Please refer to the attached job description for details regarding this position.

The Recreation Department provides programs and activities for Colma residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors.  Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips, and community events.  It is the goal of the Recreation Department to offer a balanced program ensuring all elements are offered to all age groups throughout the year.  

At the Town of Colma, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.  All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit both a completed online employment application and letter of interest in CalOpps.org.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application and letter of interest will not be accepted. 

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

About StopWaste

StopWaste is a public agency dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and building healthy, equitable, climate-resilient communities in Alameda County and beyond. We partner with nonprofits, businesses, schools, and local governments to deliver programs that reflect community needs in one of the most diverse regions in the country.

Our work advances a circular economy through three programmatic areas:

• Waste prevention and material circularity
• Strengthening community food systems
• Construction innovation and clean energy transition in buildings
• Equity and environmental stewardship guide all of our programs.
   

Why Join StopWaste

• Work on high-impact climate and food waste prevention and recovery initiatives
• Collaborate with diverse partners across Alameda County
• Contribute to innovative programs addressing SB 1383 and beyond
• Competitive benefits package including health, retirement, paid leave, and a family-friendly flexible work environment

The Position

This position is part of the Food Waste Reduction team, which works to reduce food loss and waste while supporting soil health, local economies, and access to nutritious food.

The Program Manager I supports program implementation, partnerships, and technical assistance related to food waste prevention and edible food recovery. This includes working with consultants and grantees, coordinating pilot projects, developing resources, supporting SB 1383 compliance, and directly engaging with local governments, businesses, schools, and community partners.

This role is ideal for someone who can manage projects independently while collaborating across teams and with external partners. The Program Manager I will take ownership of discrete program components, operating under the direction of a Senior Program Manager while supporting broader team initiatives.

Application Procedure

• Cover letter
• StopWaste Job Application (https://www.stopwaste.org/resource/stopwaste-job-application
• Resume

to jobs@stopwaste.org with subject line: Food Waste Reduction PM I

Applications may also be mailed to the StopWaste office:
StopWaste
Attn: Food Waste Reduction PM I
1537 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94612

Deadline: June 1st, 2026 by 5 p.m.

Interviews: Week of June 8th, 2026 (in person)

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RECRUITMENT EXTENDED: THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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THE JOB

Instruct children and young adults (primarily 5-14 years of age) in beginning to intermediate tennis camp. Class content should provide basic and/or more advanced game mechanics, strategies, and the rules of tennis, depending on the student level of the skill. Class must emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship and team play. The goal is to have fun and develop a skill.

Schedule: Camp will run from June 8th through June 18th.

Group A (5-7yrs) 9:00AM to 9:45AM

Group B (8-10yrs) 10AM to 10:45AM

Group C (11yrs+) 11AM to 11:45AM

Location: LOHS Tennis Courts  

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• To provide, organization, leading, and instructing individuals and groups in sports programs.
• Provides encouragement to participants and provides a positive atmosphere for play.
• Supervise and implement safe practices as it relates to participants, programs, and facilities. 
• Implement lesson plans to be provided by the City.
• Maintains rosters and City forms.
• Advises participants on game and facility procedures and policies, as appropriate.
• Develop and lead daily tennis specific drill and game components.
• Reports accidents and prepares accident reports as required.
• Communicate effectively with children, other coaches/referees, parents, and community members.
• Sets up equipment and ensures its return in serviceable condition.
• Maintain program areas by cleaning up after activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director.
• Make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director regarding program enhancement and any concerns regarding operations.

Under general supervision, performs duties related to SVCW’s environmental programs; performs inspections, compliance monitoring and enforcement, collects samples and conducts field analyses at industrial and commercial facilities and construction sites; conducts investigations to trace and mitigate the source(s) of non-compliant discharges; prepares reports and must be familiar with all federal, state, and local wastewater regulatory requirements; safely performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.

Every employee appointed to a position at SVCW shall serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.

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PART TIME SENIOR RECREATION LEADER

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor/coordinator, the Senior Recreation Leader is responsible for implementing programs at a given site, including administering program curriculum and supervising program staff. This is an at-will, intermittent, part-time, hourly wage position without City-paid benefits. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 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.

1. Implement all daily activities of a given program, including administration of program curriculum, leading program activities, monitoring and enforcing program rules and regulations, maintaining a safe environment and collecting any necessary paperwork.

2. Instruct program participants in rules, model appropriate behavior, monitor strict adherence to program guidelines and enforce rules.

3. Exercise sound judgment in addressing behavior problems.

4. Responsible for appropriate use, maintenance and storage of all program supplies and equipment.

5. Establish and maintain a respectful and courteous working relationship with participants, volunteers, staff and those contacted in the course of work.

6. Exhibit enthusiasm and support for the program.

7. Assist with training and directing staff and volunteers to ensure program activities are accomplished.

8. Provide information and open communication with appropriate individuals.

9. Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Recreation programs and curriculum Ability to: Work assigned program hours. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and understand and carry out oral and written directions. Learn pertinent City rules, policies, ordinances and program requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education: the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum qualifications: Possession of high school diploma or GED certificate.

Education/Training: First Aid and CPR training. Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible recreation or program administration experience AND prior experience working with age appropriate groups (children through adults).

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License. Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (10-50 pounds); to travel to other recreation sites; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.