Temporary Community Recreation Assistant FY 2027- October 2026

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fresno invites applications for a Temporary Community Recreation Assistant to plan, organize, and conduct varied recreation activities and community services for the public. Incumbents also act as park attendants, verify reservations, ensure facilities are clean, and report maintenance issues.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, six months in a recreation environment, and CPR/First Aid within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Six (6) months of experience in a community services and recreation environment.
• CPR and First Aid certificates are required within 90 days of date of hire.
• A valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment; provide proof of license and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct specialized recreation and/or community service activities.
• Provide workshops/classes in areas including sports, music, science, fitness/nutrition, technology, special events, and senior programs.
• Serve as park attendants; verify park reservations; ensure facilities/picnic areas are clean and ready for use; report maintenance issues.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Undersupervision,providescustomerservicetothegeneralpublic;supports avarietyof sports, games, arts and crafts, special events, and related after school, recreation and communityservicesactivitiesforallabilitiesofparticipantsinthecommunity;andcleans and monitors for safety and physical soundness of park amenities in the field or at an assigned facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives supervision from a Community Services and Recreation Supervisor or designee. This class does not exercise supervision over assigned staff.

PARCS needs motivated and passionate individuals who are ready to energize and reinvent the community. If you are looking to enhance your leadership experience, participate in team building, meet new and interesting people, and above all, positively impact the lives of our youth - WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU!

We are currently recruiting for Temporary Community Recreation Assistants. Under supervision, incumbents plan, organize, and conduct specialized recreation and/or community service activities. Incumbents also provide specialized workshops, classes and activities in areas including but not limited to sports, music, science, fitness/nutrition, technology, special events, and senior programs. Additionally, incumbents serve as park attendants; verify park reservations; ensure facilities/picnic areas are clean and ready for use; and report maintenance issues.

TEMPORARY COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSISTANT

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline: Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalency and six (6) months of experience in a community services and recreation environment. If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.

• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificates are required within 90 days of date of hire.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Working hours: Incumbents may be required to work weekends and holidays. Working hours may be between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Pursuant to City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2080 hours within 2 fiscal years and are limited to no more than 29 working hours per week.

• These are temporary employment opportunities which do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.