CPRS Job Listing

Join the Excitement — Be Part of the New Mountain House Parks and Recreation Department! Incorporated on July 1, 2024, the City of Mountain House Parks and Recreation Department is proud to serve the community with a fresh and innovative vision. Built upon four foundational pillars — Facilities, Special Events, Parks & Open Spaces, and Recreation Programs — our department is dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through vibrant community engagement and high-quality amenities.

We’re already bringing the community together with signature events such as: Music in the Park, Central Park Cinema, Kite Festival, Juneteenth Celebration, Independence Day Parade & Celebration ...and so much more!

Our beautiful village parks offer places for neighbors to play, relax, and connect. And as our city continues to grow, so do the opportunities to develop new and exciting amenities — including an amphitheater and tennis center.

Under direct supervision, the Recreation Leader assists in the operation of recreation and community service programs including but not limited to facility rentals, volunteer functions, youth programs, senior activities, leisure enrichment classes, City special events, administrative support and customer service, and oversees the public’s proper use of community recreational facilities.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Education: Equivalent to completion of high school. Some college level work in recreation, leisure services, or a related field is desirable.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience performing similar duties is required. Demonstrated experience (paid or volunteer) working with the public in a structured or supervised social/recreational program is desirable. 

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license and a current CPR, First Aid, AED, Sexual Harassment and Mandated Reporter certification within the first month of employment. 

Fingerprint Check: California state law requires all public recreation program employees to submit to fingerprinting for the purpose of obtaining a summary of criminal convictions. 

Knowledge of: General recreation programming and activities for all ages; Customer service techniques; Standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; Proper English, spelling and grammar; Basic mathematics and record keeping techniques; Basic principles and practices of public relations.

Ability to: Conduct recreation activities; lead recreational activities such as games, arts & crafts, sports; Develop and implement effective program curriculum/content; plan and schedule activities; Express ideas and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with recreation program participants and spectators; Deal with difficult or stressful situations in a calm and professional manner; Explain and enforce rules, regulations, procedures and program objectives; Perform heavy physical work including the lifting and moving of tables and chairs; perform routine maintenance tasks; Administer basic First Aid/CPR; Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Maintain records; Work independently; Read and interpret policies, rules and regulations; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Complete, sign and submit job application online here.

Apply by mail, email or in person: 
City of Mountain House, 251 East Main Street Mountain House, CA 95391

Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. (Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm) 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the City of Mountain House before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. (The City of Mountain House assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the final filing date).