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Recreation Leader III- Volunteer Facilitator
Come join our team to bring the fun to the residents we serve!
Unique opportunity in an innovative recreation and park district.
Recreation Leader III Position (0.5 FTE) Starting Salary: $19.26 per hour
All positions start at Step 1 in the Salary Range
We are seeking outgoing, qualified candidates to assist the Volunteer Coordinator with various hands-on tasks both in the office and out in the field. Workdays consist of weekdays and weekends with varying start times ( early mornings/ evenings) .
Key Responsibilities:
• Under direct supervision of the volunteer coordinator, the volunteer facilitator will assist in overseeing the volunteer program with hands on work.
• This position assists with land stewardship on developed and undeveloped facilities.
• Work on land stewardship projects: Tree care, pile burning, fuel reduction, trail work, gardening, composting, planting, seed collection, and invasive plant removal.
• Will be working in all weather conditions.
• Collect and prepare data for planning projects and monitoring existing projects.
• Lead volunteer groups and organize community volunteer days.
• Assist in project prep and follow up on a wide variety of projects (events, recreation, and park operations).
• Does volunteer and climate action work, related work as assigned or required.
• Build lasting relationships with local organizations – service groups, churches, county, non-profits, schools, etc.
• 70% outdoors project tasks, 30% project planning (Flyers, social media contacting volunteer list, etc.)
• Drive PRPD vehicles and occasionally tow volunteer trailer(s).
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifying Traits and Skills
• Have the ability to learn and communicate.
• Great communicator and must engage with the public in a positive manner.
• Problem solver.
• Knowledgeable with local flora and fauna.
• Past outdoor work experience in all weather conditions.
• Familiarity with park maintenance, trail, and vegetation tools and techniques or willingness to learn.
• Be able to conduct quality programming in all areas of service.
• Have a passion for local land stewardship and fostering a relationship between the general population and climate action initiatives.
• Enjoy spending time outside.
• Be an outstanding, collaborative, flexible team player, keen to engage in positive, supportive professional relationships and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with patrons, staff, and volunteers.
This is a dynamic role with the opportunity to help shape the public's experience with PRPD. From community picnics to seasonal festivals and everything in between, you'll play a key part in making each event a success. There are exciting opportunities to help highlight amazing new recreational opportunities and prepare for new events.
Turn in to PRPD at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center: 6626 Skyway, Paradise
Or email to: smunoz-oliverez@paradiseprpd.com
FILING DEADLINE: __June 18, 2026__
Fillable Job Application: https://www.paradiseprpd.com/employment-application
Turn in to PRPD at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center: 6626 Skyway, Paradise
Or email to: smunoz-oliverez@paradiseprpd.com
FILING DEADLINE: __June 18, 2026__
Job_Announcement.Rec.Leader.III.Volunteer.Facilitator.pdf
General applications can be dropped off at 6626 Skyway M-F 9-3pm OR emailed to info@paradiseprpd.com .
- PRPD is always accepting resumes and applications. Please fill out the General Application listed above, OR visit our office at 6626 Skyway during normal business hours (9:00 am to 3:00 pm M-F) and ask for a paper application.
Class Instructors
- Do you have a specialty that you would like to share with the Ridge Community? Please read the introduction in this Leisure Manual and fill out the class Proposal at the end of the packet. If your class fits within our Strategic Vision, we look forward to working with you!
- Do you have a specialty that you would like to share with the Ridge Community? Please read the introduction in this Leisure Manual and fill out the class Proposal at the end of the packet. If your class fits within our Strategic Vision, we look forward to working with you!
Below is a list of courses that we would like to offer and are hiring instructors to teach:
- Pickleball - course description coming soon
- Horse Riding and Equestrian Skills - course description coming soon
- Introduction to Mountain Biking - course description coming soon
- Bicycle Maintenance - course description coming soon
- The Citizen Scientist - course description coming soon
- Astronomy on the Lake - Are you an astronomer or an astrophysicist? If so, we have offered an event in the past titled Astronomy on the Lake - an opportunity to kayak Paradise Lake during the twilight hours followed by a lite meal and a tour(led by you) of the night's sky, complete with super cool green laser pointer. If guiding people through the night's sky sounds appealing, please fill out this application.
- Umpires - baseball and softball
- Lifeguards
- Swim Instructors
- Coaches - of which sports?
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
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