Facility Attendant (Recreation Specialist I)
About The Position
The City of San Leandro’s Recreation and Parks Department is seeking applicants for a Facility Attendant (Recreation Specialist I) to work in various recreation programs. The role helps prepare public facilities for events and activities and ensures spaces are welcoming, safe, and ready for use. It involves facility setup and management, taking ownership of assigned work, making independent decisions, solving problems, and providing customer service. Applicants may work 5–40 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year. The Recreation Specialist I receives general supervision from senior staff and supervises Recreation Leaders and program volunteers. The position oversees the safety, health, and welfare of people involved in programs and supervises recreation facility sites. It also includes janitorial duties, coordinating facility repair requests, monitoring renters’ and providers’ use of program and event spaces, preparing required documentation, and maintaining positive relationships with participants, parents, and community partners.
Requirements
- High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED).
- One year of experience in municipal recreation programs.
- Any combination of education and experience that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the safety, health, and welfare of individuals involved in programs.
- Supervise recreation facility sites.
- Prepare incident and accident reports as required.
- Follow safety rules and protocols in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program; identify and correct hazards as appropriate and report safety concerns to a supervisor.
- Perform required duties under the City's disaster response plan.
- Perform janitorial tasks and duties.
- Coordinate and communicate relevant requests for facility repairs.
- Monitor renters’ and providers’ use of program and event spaces.
- Prepare documentation related to activities and departmental requirements.
- Maintain positive relationships with participants, parents, and community partners.
- Provide customer service, information, and assistance.
- Exercise supervisory responsibilities over Recreation Leaders and program volunteers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
