Job Description

Posting number: 6427 - (Sept 2026)

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Attendant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Parks, Customer Service

Summary

Do you want to utilize your customer service skills and abilities to make a positive impact on citizens and guests visiting Parks and Recreation facilities? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Parks and Recreation Department's Recreation Attendant - Facilities position may be the right job for you!

Do you want to utilize your customer service skills and abilities to make a positive impact on citizens and guests visiting Parks and Recreation facilities? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Parks and Recreation Department's Recreation Attendant - Facilities position may be the right job for you!

The Parks and Recreation Department's Recreation Attendant - Facilities position is a year-round part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $16.44 per hour.

As a Recreation Attendant in Facilities, you’ll play an important role in creating safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experiences for everyone who visits our Parks & Recreation facility. In this customer-focused position, you’ll greet and assist patrons, answer questions about programs, services, and events, and help connect community members with the resources they need. You’ll also help keep daily facility operations running smoothly by processing payments, issuing receipts, balancing daily cash, maintaining records, and using office equipment and computer systems. From promoting upcoming events to monitoring facility activity and helping maintain clean, organized spaces, your work will directly support a positive experience for guests of all ages.

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade and minimal experience in a customer service position required. High school diploma or GED, preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• At least 16 years of age.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within the first three months of employment.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays, preferred.
• Click here to view the physical requirements and a list of the ideal candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Drug screening; and
• Criminal background check.

This position is subject to the City of Harrisonburg's random drug and alcohol testing program.

Supplemental information

To Apply: To be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 09/21/2026)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.