Recreation Program Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.23 - $24.56 Hourly
Location : 3230 Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA 94804, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-011
Department: Community Services - Recreation
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Introduction
Part-Time/Hourly Seasonal Opportunity
The City of Richmond's Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic, customer service-oriented individuals who enjoy engaging with the community to fill part-time Recreation Aide positions. Recreation Aides play a vital role in supporting the department's daily operations, providing excellent customer service, and assisting staff with a variety of recreation programs and activities.
In addition, select staff may be assigned to seasonal roles supporting the department's dynamic summer camp programs, helping to create a safe, engaging, and enjoyable experience for participants.
Hourly salary for this classification is as high as $24.56. Additionally, City-paid benefits include sick leave in accordance with state law.
Position Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Recreation Aide performs a variety of routine functions associated with recreational activities, enforces rules and regulations of the recreation program or area, maintains discipline and performs other related duties as required of the recreation program or area, maintains discipline and performs other related duties as required.
The Recreation Aide is distinguished from the Recreation Leader in that the position has no programming responsibilities, and work is performed under the general supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator. Typical assignments include assisting with maintaining records, setting up equipment, and providing information to the public.
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Collects tickets or admission fees.
• Processes and maintains records of participants.
• Issues and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to supplies and equipment.
• Enforces prescribed rules and procedures.
• Assists with carrying out special events as directed.
• Maintains safe conditions and reports the need for repairs.
• Reports accidents and administers routine first aid when needed.
• Provides safekeeping for lost articles.
• Answers telephones and provides information about scheduled activities.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience

• Six (6) months of responsible experience in recreation, a related field, and/or volunteerism.
• To be enrolled in or have completed high school or the equivalent.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Richmond to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

• The City's policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.

Required KSA For Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and techniques of first aid.

Ability to:

• Work independently and assume responsibility for a task.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, volunteers, and other employees.
• Work in a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, shifting assignments as program needs change.
• Travel to various job sites throughout the City.
• Work indoors and outside in a variety of temperatures.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and set up supplies and equipment.

Additional Information
Application and Selection Process
To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Qualifying Phase: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Selection Process:The applications of those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be submitted to the Community Services Department hiring manager for further consideration. The better-qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an interview. Applications will remain on file for six (6) months.
Background Check and Tuberculosis Testing: Candidates will be required to complete a background check and Tuberculosis testing as a condition of employment.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.
Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declares all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found
EEO/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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Analyst: N. Williams
04/2026
THIS JOB CLASS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.
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I certify that all information provided in my application and this Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that an incomplete application or false information will lead to disqualification from the selection process.

• Yes
• No

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Are you over the age of 18?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "No" to question #2, do you have a valid work permit?

• Yes
• No

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What are your hobbies or special recreational interests? Please list.
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Please tell us specifically which activities you have either taught or have experience in.
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