Services Aide - PARCS Community Services and Recreation

Job Description:

Services Aide - PARCS Community Services and Recreation

Description

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

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Position Description

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!

Under supervision, Services Aides may perform any of the following duties:

-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.

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS PROGRAM: 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. High School diploma or GED equivalent, basic knowledge of recreation activities, and ability to work with a diverse population and age groups is required. Must be available to work evenings and weekends; most employees work 3-7 or 4-8 PM Monday through Friday.

YOUTH SPORTS: Youth Sports include indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball, flag football, flag rugby, and t-ball. 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. Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

ADULT SPORTS: The Adult Sports program offers affordable adult organized leagues, drop-in sports activities, and tournaments including softball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and more. Reliable and enthusiastic coordinators, scorekeepers, and field monitors are needed year-round. Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

SKATEBOARD & BMX: Incumbents assigned to the Action Sports Program will monitor Mosqueda Bike Park, Lions Skate Park and Todd Beamer Concrete Park. The ideal candidate should have basic knowledge and experience with Action Sports culture, park etiquette, teaching instructional classes, first aid methods, and working with a diverse population. Minimum qualifications include: High School diploma or GED equivalent and basic knowledge of recreation activities. Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

PARK ATTENDANTS: 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. Park Attendants must be customer focused, conscientious, and able to make quick and educated decisions when responding to unanticipated issues. High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Park attendants are needed for all hours from opening (7 AM) to closing (as late as 10:30 PM in summer) 7 days a week.

CITYWIDE SPECIAL EVENTS: 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. Ideal candidates would be courteous, friendly, and professional. Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings and weekends.

SENIOR PROGRAM: 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. Must be passionate about serving the senior citizen community. Typical schedule is from 9 AM - 1 PM Monday through Friday. Special events and dances are held on weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

QUESTIONNAIRE IN THE APPLICATION:

Please select the programs you are interested in. Please select ONLY those positions that genuinely interest you. If there is a vacancy in a program you've selected, your application will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration.

Supplemental Information

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.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Veteran’s Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.

Unit 8B

UNREPRESENTED TEMPORY EMPLOYEES

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

SICK LEAVE

Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

The benefit above only applied to City of Fresno employees.

Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16.90 - $23.50 Hourly