About Orinda
The beautiful City of Orinda is a family-oriented community of approximately 20,000 residents who enjoy a semi-rural setting surrounded by majestic tree-studded hillsides within its 12.8 square miles. It is bordered by the cities of Lafayette, Moraga, Berkeley, and Oakland. Orinda is located in Contra Costa County, within 20 minutes of downtown San Francisco. A BART station is situated in the center of the community allowing a convenient commute within the Bay Area.
Orinda incorporated as a City in 1985, after more than 100 years of gradual development and has a reputation as a well-managed and stable municipal government. The City operates under a Council/Manager form of government, with five elected city council members who serve at-large, each for a four-year term. The City of Orinda has a dedicated and professional staff of approximately 40 budgeted employees supplemented with part-time and seasonal staff.
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Orinda Youth Sports Needs Your Help!
Part-Time Winter Basketball League Positions
Are you looking for a fun, part-time job where you can stay active, work with kids, and be part of the community? The City of Orinda Parks and Recreation Department is hiring Sports Program Assistants for the upcoming Orinda Youth Sports (OYS) Winter Basketball League!
Season Dates: Saturdays only, January 20 – March 14 (no games Feb. 14)
Shifts: 6 hours (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
Pay: $16.50 – $24.50/hour (depending on experience and role)
What You’ll Do
Help set up and take down basketball equipment
Supervise the gym and keep things running smoothly
Run the scoreboard/score clock
Be a positive role model for young athletes
(And yes—there will be chances for more work in the spring leagues and summer camps!)
What We’re Looking For
- ✅ Friendly, reliable, and flexible people
- ✅ Strong communication skills
- ✅ Teens (Age 16+; must have completed 9th grade) or high school graduates
- ✅ Bonus: Experience with sports, leadership, or working with kids
Training & Requirements
CPR and First Aid certification provided by the City
Must have (if under 18) a valid school work permit
Must pass post-offer, pre-employment fingerprint/background check, drug screening and TB Test. Some processes may require legal guardian consent if under 18 years of age.
How to Apply
Visit CalOpps.org to complete an application and upload your resume.
Questions? Contact Recreation Supervisor Sheena Wellman at swellman@cityoforinda.org or call (925) 253-4207.
Positions will stay open until filled, so apply early!
*This is your chance to get paid, gain experience, and make a difference in your community while having fun with basketball!
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
Benefits
The successful candidate will enjoy the following benefits:
- This is a non-benefited part-time, seasonal or temporary (casual) position.
- Individuals in the position may not work more than 1,000 hours per year.
- Individuals in the position will receive sick leave in accordance with California State Law.
- Individuals in the position will be enrolled in a MissionSquare Retirement 457 Deferred Compensation Program with the employee contributing 7.5%; this retirement contribution is in lieu of participating in Social Security.
Special Instructions
Please note that a resume may be provided but is not a replacement for a fully-completed job application.