Temporary Community Recreation Assistant FY 2027- September 2026

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fresno's PARCS department is seeking Temporary Community Recreation Assistants to plan, organize, and conduct specialized recreation and community service activities, including sports, music, science, fitness, technology, and senior programs.

Incumbents may also serve as park attendants, verify park reservations, ensure facilities and picnic areas are clean, report maintenance issues, and assist with events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of experience in a community services and recreation environment.
• CPR and First Aid certificates 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; provide proof of license and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct specialized recreation and/or community service activities.
• Provide specialized workshops, classes and activities 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

CPR and First Aid certificates

California Driver's License

Job description

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.

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.


• 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.