Park & Recreation Attendant (Part-Time)

City of Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Oakland is seeking candidates for 2027 part-time opportunities in Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development. Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, assisting visitors, and coordinating program support.

The city emphasizes equity and community engagement and welcomes bilingual applicants with a focus on safety and service. Positions are part-time, require a high school diploma, and may involve working at multiple recreation sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications may be acceptable with education and experience.
• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application.
• Desirable qualifications include bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.
• Applicable to Boating Center Applicants: CS For-Hire Vessel Operator License; basic sailing skills; First Aid and CPR are desirable.
• Conditional offers require fingerprints, criminal record clearance, and TB screening.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning outdoor recreational facilities and areas.
• Admitting visitors to recreational facilities, programs, and events; closing facilities at the end of the day.
• Obtaining and setting up recreational equipment, supplies, and props for programs, activities, and events.
• Overseeing visitors' use of recreational equipment; evaluating skill level with regard to equipment use.
• Collecting fees or payments; counting money; routing money to appropriate sources.
• Responding to requests for information and service from the public.
• Communicating information about parks to the public.
• Assisting with office mailings and distribution of mail.
• Enforcing safety standards and identifying potential hazards at work sites.
• Maintaining records of inventory equipment and supplies; indicating when stock needs replenishing.
• Making minor repairs to recreational facilities.

Skills

Safety Focus

Listening

Oral Communication

Building Relationships

General Physical Ability

Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade

Job description

City of Oakland is seeking candidates for 2027 part-time opportunities in Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development. Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, assisting visitors, and coordinating program support.

The city emphasizes equity and community engagement and welcomes bilingual applicants with a focus on safety and service. Positions are part-time, require a high school diploma, and may involve working at multiple recreation sites.