RECREATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT (YRCC) (Temporary-Part-time) 2026

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Fayetteville seeks a responsible individual to provide customer service and manage recreational programs. The role includes supervising activities, assisting with community events, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, have customer service experience, and be prepared for evening and weekend shifts. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. This position offers a chance to engage with the community and promote public service.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in recreation or community programs preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Regular evening, weekend, and on-call supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Assist in daily responsibilities of recreation programs.
• Supervise recreational activities and events.
• Ensure enforcement of Park Ordinances and risk management.
• Direct general park inquiries and provide front desk assistance.
• Ensure enforcement of park rules, weather, and risk management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Judgement

Officiating sports games

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Standard office equipment

Job description

Overview

The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi‑generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.

Essential Job Duties

Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.

1. Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of his or her own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non‑disruptive.
2. Assist with the promotion, implementation, and day‑to‑day responsibilities of recreation programs including but not limited to youth sports, adult sports, camp programs, summer concerts, race series events, park openings, neighborhood or community programs, and other special events.
3. Responsible for program management, customer service and general facility supervision for recreational programs and events.
4. Perform supervisory responsibilities for assigned recreation activities, services, facilities, and special events. This includes evenings, weekends, and scheduled on‑call periods as needed.
5. Supervisory duties may include assigning and directing work, appraising performance, overseeing game officials, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
6. Exercise sound judgement and decision making as it relates to enforcement of Park Ordinances, inclement weather, emergency situations, and risk management for programs, events, and facilities.
7. Support in the administration of the Parks and Recreation office such as directing general park inquiries to the appropriate staff members and providing front desk assistance to customers with registration, reservations, and other needs.
8. All actions must be in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Secondary Job Duties

1. Secondary duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Education and/or experience providing public service to children and adults in recreation, community based program physical education, or a closely related field preferred.
3. Must possess a valid Driver's License.
4. Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, offenses against children, and any offense that would qualify to prevent a person from obtaining an Arkansas teaching certificate (A.C.A. 6-17-410).
5. Must possess or be willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate.
6. Ability to officiate sports games.
7. Regular evening, weekend, and on‑call program/event supervision is expected and required.
8. Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing.
9. Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer and other related software programs. Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment.
10. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
11. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions.

The City of Fayetteville is an equal employment opportunity employer.