Recreation Aide - Community Centers

City of San Bernardino; San Bernardino (CA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The City of San Bernardino is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to join the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department. You will help run community center activities, greet participants, and support leaders in delivering diverse recreation programs.

Shifts include weekends with an average of 20 hours per week. No prior experience is required, and candidates must be at least 15 years old and ready to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write; no experience required.
• Age 15 or older.
• Knowledge of recreation, social and athletic activities, materials and equipment.

Responsabilités

• Welcome community members and provide friendly customer service.
• Assist Recreation Leaders with activities and lead or support events.
• Distribute and collect equipment; monitor participants; maintain a safe, organized environment.

Connaissances

Read/Write literacy

Customer service

Team player

Flexible schedule

Description du poste

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development while serving the community? We invite you to join the City of San Bernardino's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department as a part-time Recreation Aide!

About the City:

As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history - shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences - continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose - and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking customer service-orientated individuals to join its team as a part-time Recreation Aide. This position supports daily operations and assists with organizing and leading a variety of recreational programs and activities at City community centers.

Part-time Recreation Aides work an average of 20 hours per week and are assigned to varied work shifts, including weekends.

The Ideal Candidate:

Is an enthusiastic, dependable, and friendly team player who enjoys helping others. They bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment. They can follow directions, communicate effectively, and assist with activities. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, is important.

A Day in the Life:

You will welcome community members, answer questions, provide friendly customer service, and assist Recreation Leaders with various activities. Throughout your shift, you may help lead special events, distribute and collect equipment, monitor participants, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. Community centers offer programs at different times, schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read and write. No experience is required. Age 15 or older.

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials and equipment used for recreation, social and athletic activities.

Ability to:

• See in the normal visual range with or without correction;
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;
• Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Work indoors and out in a variety of environmental conditions;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Recruitment Timeline:

This recruitment will close until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources.

Pre-Employment Process:

• Application Review
• Oral Exam
• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including TB and drug test.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

E-Verify Participation:

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers:

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at [phone].

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at [e-mail]. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.