Services Aide - PARCS Community Services and Recreation

City of Fresno • Fresno, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno PARCS Department has a variety of temporary part-time and seasonal opportunities in our Recreation and Community Services Divisions where employees learn how to engage with the community through a multitude of programs including fitness, nutrition, recreation, education, outdoor, sports, and much more. Individuals receive first-hand experience in strengthening the future of our diverse community by helping citizens appreciate the beauty of the Central Valley in our 80+ parks, community centers, and partnered locations. Above all else, you'll learn what it means to be a public servant, continuously striving to build a better future by empowering individuals to live healthy lives and connect with each other over shared interests!

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Basic knowledge of recreation activities
• Ability to work with a diverse population and age groups
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends
• Basic knowledge of each sport is recommended but not required.
• Patient, enthusiastic, interactive, and friendly coaches are needed to teach children ages 3-12 the fundamental skills required to play each sport.
• Reliable and enthusiastic coordinators, scorekeepers, and field monitors are needed year-round.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Action Sports culture, park etiquette, teaching instructional classes, first aid methods, and working with a diverse population.
• Park attendants must be customer focused, conscientious, and able to make quick and educated decisions when responding to unanticipated issues.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be passionate about serving the senior citizen community.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the recreation staff with a variety of basic tasks; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining recreation facilities for events and scheduled programs.
• Assist with organizing sports activities, and learns to maintain discipline at recreation facilities.
• Learns to instruct others in various arts, crafts, games, and sports.
• Assist with routine attendance and participant records; registers citizens for classes and special events; checks-out and checks-in personal belongings.
• Assist in the enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety precautions at municipal facilities.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Maintain recreation facilities and equipment in a clean and safe condition, and in compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide information, instructions, and assistance to the public within the scope of authority and training; assists customers with requests, program participation, applications, and other documents.
• Support the relationship between the City of Fresno and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Work at a city park providing various recreation services and activities for youth and adults, e.g., structured recreation and play time, arts & crafts, sports, fitness, drama, dance, group games, and tutoring.
• Youth Sports include indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball, flag football, flag rugby, and t-ball.
• The Adult Sports program offers affordable adult organized leagues, drop-in sports activities, and tournaments including softball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and more.
• Incumbents assigned to the Action Sports Program will monitor Mosqueda Bike Park, Lions Skate Park and Todd Beamer Concrete Park.
• Offer excellent customer service as the face of the Fresno PARCS division, perform light maintenance duties, open or close the park, and support recreation and fitness programming at a park or affiliated green space site.
• Services Aides in this assignment will perform various duties in support of the successful execution of citywide special events. Responsibilities include set-up and tear-down, parking control, coordinating between event staff and city employees, and providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Provides hot meals to senior citizens at our neighborhood and community centers, as well as recreational activities including organized games, social dances, arts & crafts, and exercise classes.

Benefits

• Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED