Recreation Aide

City-of-Irwindale; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Irwindale is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to support programs, facilities, and community activities for residents of all ages. This role involves hands-on help with classes, events, and registrations, plus maintaining welcoming, safe spaces.

You will assist with program preparation, customer service, and basic clerical tasks while helping ensure accurate records and efficient operations during a varied schedule that includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some recreation experience is a plus.
• Strong customer service and cash handling abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recreation programs, events, and activities.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to public inquiries.
• Set up and take down equipment for classes and events; ensure safety.
• Register participants and handle payments; keep accurate records.
• Open/close facilities and perform clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Computer basics

Job description

RECREATION AIDE (Part-Time) Serve Your Community Through Recreation

The City of Irwindale is seeking a Recreation Aide to support recreation programs, facilities, and community activities. This position plays a hands-on role in helping provide safe, accessible, and welcoming recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Responsibilities include supporting recreation programs, assisting with classes and special events, preparing facilities and equipment, providing customer service, registering participants, and helping maintain accurate program records.

The position may also provide support at City-wide events, teen programs, specialty classes, excursions, and other community activities. The schedule varies based on program and facility needs and may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Current Calpers members are not eligible to apply for this position.

• Provides general assistance within an assigned recreation program including City-wide special events, sports, teen programs, specialty classes, camps, excursions, and related recreation activities; participates in homework assistance as necessary.
• Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City staff.
• Assists in providing on-site supervision to program participants; assists program participants in recreation activities in assigned area; enforces applicable program rules and regulations.
• Prepares recreational facilities for use; ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are available for classes and events; sets up and takes down equipment.
• Registers patrons for programs; collects money for facility rentals, entrance fees, and various youth and adult courses/programs.
• Performs mathematical calculations and reconciles money received at the recreation center and swimming pool.
• Inspects and cleans recreation facilities including kitchen area, lobby, weight room, pool, shower and bathroom facilities.
• Assists with the preparation of flyers, signs, and banners.
• Opens and closes assigned facilities as necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical work; operates computer terminals; prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment.
• Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as required to address business needs and changing business practices.

Knowledge of:

Basic principles of recreation programs; group recreational and social activities; techniques and methods of organizing group activities; basic public relations; basic mathematics; effective instructional techniques; equipment used for assigned recreation activities; rules and regulations of sport activities; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Provide general assistance and support for assigned recreation programs and activities; set up and take down equipment for programs and special events; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; demonstrate excellent customer service skills; work under pressure to meet deadlines; learn cashiering methods and procedures; perform basic arithmetical calculations at a level required for successful job performance; learn basic first aid procedures; operate a variety of office equipment including a computer; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or currently attending high school and will obtain high school diploma or equivalent within the next six months.

Some experience as a participant in recreational leadership activities is desirable.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Must be at least 16 years of age (minors need to submit work permit).

Must be able to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate within 3 months of hire.

Must be able to work varying hours including days, early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application materials will be reviewed and those candidates whose background and experience most closely fit the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The successful candidate must pass a thorough background which may include medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting.

All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.