Recreation Aide, Temporary

About Us

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:

• The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, storm water retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use.
• The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers and at basketball, tennis, skate courts and other recreation facilities throughout the city.

Get ready for a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where you can bring your passion to life. The City of Glendale Recreation Division offers a wide variety of programs, including youth and adult sports, fitness, arts, special interest classes, science activities, and more. We value innovation, teamwork, and creating a fun, engaging experience for our community.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, friendly individuals who enjoy working in a recreation center environment and making a positive impact.

This position assists with planning, coordinating, and facilitating recreational programs and activities for community members. Responsibilities include preparing facilities such as recreation centers, meeting rooms, fields, and courts for scheduled events; setting up and breaking down equipment (e.g., sports equipment, audio-visual equipment, tables, and chairs); and ensuring all spaces are safe, clean, and ready for use.

The role also involves monitoring participants, providing guidance on proper equipment use and safety, enforcing City policies and procedures, and supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment. Additionally, the position requires inspecting equipment for needed repairs, reporting issues, and returning equipment to designated storage areas after program completion.

• Hours: Up to 19 hours per week, scheduled as needed
• Hourly rate: $15.15
• FLSA status: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week)
• Work locations: Various Locations Available
• Sick Time: Accrues at .034 hours per-hour-paid

The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways.

With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

• Assist in day-to-day operations (including set-up and organization) of various recreation programs, events and activities.
• Sets up and takes down equipment for activities and events; supervises and coaches participants as directed.
• Monitors program participants, enforces rules and regulations, and monitors security of facilities.
• Interacts with the public in responding to questions and assisting in preparation for programs and events.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Parks and Recreation department policies and regulations
• Various types of recreation programs (i.e. athletic games, drama, gaming, music, dance and/or computers).

• Interact with citizens in a fun, friendly and courteous manner; interact effectively and courteously with the public and other employees.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• Must have/obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of Hire