Assistant - Part-Time, Non-Benefited (Seasonal and Year-Round)

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

72d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Mesa is currently recruiting for part-time, non-benefitted, Recreation Trainees, Recreation Aides, and Recreation Assistants for the fall season as well as year-round opportunities. Year-round opportunities may work 19 hours per week throughout the year. All applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the highest position for which the applicant is qualified. First review of applications will be Monday, September 14, 2026, and weekly thereafter through December 31, 2026. A Recreation Trainee performs a variety of routine tasks involving equipment setup, observing, and/or assisting participants in recreation activities, assisting with maintaining order, providing information about building rules and department activities to participants, and maintaining facilities/assisting with custodial activities. As a Recreation Aide, you will set up for program activities and serve as on-site leader, maintain facilities and equipment, observe participants in activities, maintain order, take reservations for facilities, provide information to participants, perform cash handling procedures, maintain records, and maintain facilities for programs. A Recreation Assistant-Part-Time performs paraprofessional work assisting in organizing and conducting recreation, sports, cultural, and leisure activities. Work may include: assisting with developing, planning, and evaluating activities and events; providing basic skill instruction; providing information and directions to facility and park patrons, performing cash handling procedures, commodities, maintaining records, and directing group activities; and maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies. Work may include participating in the activities with participants; training staff; assisting with hiring staff; purchasing equipment; and communicating with school officials, partner organizations, staff, park patrons, and family members/caretakers. Work may require use of point-of-sale terminals or cash registers. May supervise and direct the work of Recreation Trainees, Aides, and volunteers. Incumbents in this class may be rotated or transferred to other facilities, parks, and/or assignments based on department or seasonal needs. Work may include setting up tables, chairs, tents, and various equipment; and working evening, weekend, and holiday hours. This class performs related duties as required. Assignments may include the following program areas: Adaptive, Adult Sports, Aquatics, Cashier, Fun’n’Fit, Park Attendant, Recreation Centers, Special Events, Tennis Center, and Youth Sports.

Requirements

Recreation Trainee: Completion of the 10th grade (sophomore year).
Recreation Trainee: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire (by assignment).
Recreation Trainee: Valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 2 within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Trainee: Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Trainee: Protective Behaviors certification within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Aide: Completion of the eleventh grade.
Recreation Aide: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Recreation Aide: Valid fingerprint clearance card level 1 issued by Department of Economic Security, Article 9 certification issued by Department of Economic Security, and Protective Behaviors Certification all within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Assistant: Completion of the twelfth grade.
Recreation Assistant: Some (6 months - 1 year) experience related to a recreation program area or customer service.
Recreation Assistant: Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (by assignment).
Recreation Assistant: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Recreation Assistant: Valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 1 within 30 days of hire, Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification, and Protective Behaviors Certification all within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).

Nice To Haves

Recreation Trainee: Some experience related to the assigned program area is preferred.
Recreation Trainee: CPR and First Aid certification is desirable.
Recreation Trainee: Experience organizing and conducting activities for individuals with developmental disabilities (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Trainee: Experience developing and documenting participants' established goals and objectives through an Individual Service Plan (ISP) (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Trainee: Positive behavior certification (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Aide: Experience related to the program assignment (examples: working/volunteering with children; supervising recreation, sports programs, or facilities; community service projects; working with disabled populations; and teaching or serving as a teacher's aide, etc.) or providing customer service.
Recreation Aide: Experience organizing and conducting activities for individuals with disabilities, experience developing an Individual Service Plan (ISP), and/or Prevention and Support certification (Adaptive Assignment).
Recreation Assistant: Experience in recreation, sports, adaptive, or instructional environment is preferred.
Recreation Assistant: English/Spanish bilingual skills are desirable.
Recreation Assistant: Experience organizing and conducting activities for individuals with disabilities, experience developing an Individual Service Plan (ISP), and/or Prevention and Support certification (Adaptive Assignment).

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of routine tasks involving equipment setup, observing, and/or assisting participants in recreation activities.
Assist with maintaining order.
Provide information about building rules and department activities to participants.
Maintain facilities/assist with custodial activities.
Set up for program activities and serve as on-site leader.
Maintain facilities and equipment.
Observe participants in activities.
Take reservations for facilities.
Perform cash handling procedures.
Maintain records.
Assist with developing, planning, and evaluating activities and events.
Provide basic skill instruction.
Provide information and directions to facility and park patrons.
Direct group activities.
Participate in activities with participants.
Train staff.
Assist with hiring staff.
Purchase equipment.
Communicate with school officials, partner organizations, staff, park patrons, and family members/caretakers.
Use point-of-sale terminals or cash registers.
Supervise and direct the work of Recreation Trainees, Aides, and volunteers.
Set up tables, chairs, tents, and various equipment.
Assist individuals of all ages and abilities.
Complete individual assessments.
Adapt activities for participants.
Assist individuals with transfer and personal care of participants.
Update game/sports standings.
Monitor sports field schedules.
Assist with referee duties as needed.
Maintain Aquatics equipment and storage facility.
Review/train staff on cash handling procedures.
Transport deposits and forms to a centralized location.
Maintain Special Event equipment and storage facilities.
Transport equipment using City vehicles and trailers.
Implement event equipment setup/tear down.
Conduct site visits and monitor events on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Train and schedule sports officials.
Develop appropriate sports drills.
Perform referee functions for youth sports programs and events.