Do you want to have fun at work while also providing a safe and engaging environment for youth? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Recreation Aide - Youth Services position may be the right job for you!

The Recreation Aide in Youth Services is a year-round part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $13.14 per hour. The ideal candidate for this position will assist with the implementation of a variety of Youth Services activities (“SOAR”- Summer Organized Activities and Recreation; and “ASA”- After-School Activities) and Parks & Recreation Department's programs, services, and events.

As a Recreation Aide in Youth Services, you'll:

• Assist with Youth Services programs by:
  • Supervising children;
  • Planning and implementing specific activities for participants;
  • Preparing facilities and materials for Youth Services programs;
  • Enforcing Youth Services programs rules and regulations;
  • Completing disciplinary forms, accident forms, and other paperwork as needed;
  • Processing payments and transactions for care offered;
  • Responding to questions and providing information related to Youth Services programs and activities.
• Assist with the Parks & Recreation Department’s programs and events by:
  • Receiving visitors;
  • Preparing facilities for programs and events, including cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment;
  • Responding to questions and providing information related to Parks & Recreation programs;
  • Processing payments, registrations, rentals, and transactions;
  • Interacting with program/class instructors within the facilities as needed;
  • Opening and closing the recreation facility as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire (approximately 4 weeks after application date);
• High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Exemplary customer service abilities;
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.
• Hours of Availability Required:
  • During the school year (ASA: Mid-August through Mid-June): An afternoon/evening shift from 3:30pm to 6:00pm (dependent upon shift assignment and needed coverage for other department programs) at least 3 days per week (Monday through Friday).
  • During the summer (SOAR: June through Mid-August): Shifts will vary Monday through Friday.
  • Please note some special events will fall outside of the above time frames but will be required on an as-needed basis.
• Some experience serving as a recreational aide or group leader preferred but not required.

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 testing program.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order 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 08/25/2022)