Posting number: 26-00222-10
Department: Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Job classification: Recreation Aide - Part-Time
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Customer Service
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development while serving the community?
We invite you to join the City of San Bernardino's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department as a part-time Recreation Aide!
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.
San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.
The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking for customer service-oriented individuals to join its team as a part-time Recreation Aide. This position supports daily operations and assists with organizing and leading a variety of recreational programs and activities at City community centers.
Part-time Recreation Aides work an average of 20 hours per week and are assigned to varied work shifts, including weekends.
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Is an enthusiastic, dependable, and friendly team player who enjoys helping others. They bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment. They can follow directions, communicate effectively, and assist with activities. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, is important.
You will welcome community members, answer questions, provide friendly customer service, and assist Recreation Leaders with various activities. Throughout your shift, you may help lead special events, distribute and collect equipment, monitor participants, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. Community centers offer programs at different times, schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
CLICK HERE to view the Recreation Aide job description.
Ability to read and write. No experience is required. Age 15 or older.
Methods, materials and equipment used for recreation, social and athletic activities.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources**
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.
The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.
Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 384-5161.
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at Rivera_es@sbcity.org. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.
City of San Bernardino Municipal Government
Vision Statement
Our vision for the City of San Bernardino is for it to be strong and prosperous. The City of San Bernardino will be the hub of economic growth in the Inland Empire. San Bernardino will offer a wide range of housing, recreation, cultural, education, and employment opportunties for all who come live and work here. A strong sense of community will continue to grow and thrive within our city limits.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide quality and cost effective services to the people of San Bernardino. We will provide excellence in leadership through the allocation of public resources to City programs that are responsive to community priorities and maximize opportunities for economic, educational and cultural viability.
