Recreation Aide; RNB

Spend your summer soaking up the sun, cheering on athletes, and making a real difference in our community - all while getting paid!

The City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for part‑time, non‑benefited Recreation Aides.

As a track and field helper, you’ll be right in the action, ensuring everything runs smoothly at our meets and events. Candidates will assist with equipment setup, taking measurements (in time and/or distance), calculating scores, facility staffing, light maintenance, and event takedown. Candidates should be fun, energetic, flexible, enjoy active community programs and plan to work outdoors.

This position is scheduled to work every Monday, June 15 – August 17, 2026. Other required dates include Saturday, June 27;
Sunday, July 26; and Saturday, August
1. Most Monday shifts are 4:30 – 9:00 pm. Additional event hours vary in time and duration depending on the nature of the event. A PAID ninety‑minute onboarding session must be attended prior to the start date.

This is an on‑going recruitment to fill current and future staffing needs throughout the year based on departmental needs. The initial application review will begin on March 16, 2026. This recruitment may be closed at any time.

The Recreation Aide assists with recreational activities, programs and events as assigned. Prepares recreational facilities for participant use and monitors recreational activities to ensure a safe environment for participants.

This position will start at Step 1 ($19.89/hour). Employees receive step increases in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $19.89 – $25.94. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life.

• Work up to 69 hours per calendar month and flex up to full time for up to four months each calendar year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked.

This position is not eligible for benefits except as required by law.

This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis.

Work is performed year‑round in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor public facilities and environments, including, but not limited to classrooms, stadiums, gyms, parks, trails, swimming areas and public attractions.

Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job including:

• Ability to carry, lift and set up tables and chairs up to 25 lb.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, ability to kneel, crouch, or bend at the waist to lift materials up to 25 lb.
• Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to communicate in a classroom or recreational environment.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
• Correctable visual acuity to read a tape measure or stop watch.

• Experience working with people of all ages and abilities preferred.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check.
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts…