Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all.
Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Is Hiring- Join Our Team!
Apply Here for Recreation Aide, Recreation Leader I & II, Recreation Specialist I & II, Recreation Attendant, Sports Official, Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, & Pool Manager
Candidates with bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly encouraged to apply.
The hiring process takes several months to complete.
Apply by:
10/25/2026 for Spring or Summer 2027 start dates
2/7/2027 for Summer 2027 start dates
8/8/2027 for Fall or Winter 2027 start dates
More information is on our Hiring Flyers at the links below and on our HIRING PAGE
OPRYD 2027 Hiring Flyer English(JPG, 551KB)
OPRYD 2027 Hiring Flyer Spanish(JPG, 611KB)
OPRYD 2027 Hiring Flyer Chinese(JPG, 547KB)
Town After School is in session throughout Oakland! You can register here
Program Information:
OPRYD Program Brochure - English
OPRYD Program Brochure - Spanish
OPRYD Program Brochure - Chinese
We had a fabulous 2026 of Town Experiences Camp, After School and other Recreation Programs.
This year, OPRYD camp, after school, and recreation programs brought fun, learning, and connection to thousands of Oakland kids and families. From swimming lessons and sports camps to creative arts and field trips, our centers were alive with energy and excitement. Please use this link to see some highlights: Town Experiences 2026 Highlights Link(PDF, 83MB)
If you require an in-person service, please contact us to be directed to the appropriate staff/division unit for an appointment - parksandrec@oaklandca.gov or (510) 238-7275.