Job Description

Posting number: 6441 - (Sept 2026)

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Attendant Senior

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 and leadership skills to make a positive impact on citizens and guests visiting Parks and Recreation locations? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Recreation Attendant Senior role in Facilities may be the right job for you!

The Recreation Attendant Senior - Facilities position is a year-round part-time position (no benefits) and a preferred hiring rate of $17.92 per hour; however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

When you join our team as a Recreation Attendant Senior in Facilities, you'll take the lead during unsupervised hours, ensuring that all customer interactions - whether in person or by phone - are professional and informative. Additionally, you'll be responsible for overseeing the safety and well-being of program areas, patrons, and staff, promoting Parks & Recreation offerings, leading or assisting with a variety of programs and activities, and handling office equipment and software for routine data entry, transaction processing, daily receipt reconciliation, and financial record preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience in a customer service position or a recreational environment
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within the first three months of employment.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet business requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• 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;
• DMV record check; 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.