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Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : Leander Activity Center 11880 Hero Way W, Ste. 600, Leander, TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 1.03.8/26
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
The Athletic Attendant performs entry-level workassisting the Athletics Program Coordinator in facilitating practices, games, camps and clinics by attending to facility and program needs during activities. Generally, this position uses basic skills and works under close supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

• Assist with evening and weekend supervision of facilities used for youth and adult sport leagues, to include pre-assigned athletic and rental activities.
• Maintain records, including but not limited to program and participant surveys, accident and incident reports and league rosters; monitors inventory of supplies and reports deficiencies to supervisor for ordering.
• Serve as a liaison to youth and adult league officials and/or parents concerning sports programming and facilities.
• Facilitate and instruct programs as approved by the Athletics Program Coordinator to meet community needs.
• When necessary, handle rules interpretation and enforcement, according to department policies and procedures.
• Facilitate field lights as back-up for automated scheduling system, check locks and facility equipment such as score board and controllers for correct functionality.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and actively ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Responsible for reporting potential and existing safety issues or concerns to supervisor to ensure patron safety.
• Attend to restroom, pavilion, and trash receptacle cleanliness and restocking.
• Prepare fields by performing basic maintenance such as raking, dragging, painting and chalking.
• Prepare courts by hanging goals, cranking goals down, setting up scoreboards, etc.
• Assist in coordinating city-wide special events, including event setup and tear down.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Actively in high school, OR High school graduate or its equivalent.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule, such as evenings and weekends.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License from any state in the US. Ability to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days, per state law.
• First Aid & CPR/AED Certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Experience with youth sports.
• Some experience with facility operations.
• Some experience with sporting technology, such as scoreboards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The ability to show up for every shift on time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with league officials and coaches.
• Knowledge of basic rules of baseball and basketball.
• Ability to perceive problem situations with user groups and implement immediate solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a large number of people with a variety of requests.
• Ability to learn the principles, policies, and practices of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment safely.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as evenings and weekends.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

Physical Demands & Additional Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds and drag, push, or pull 75 pounds.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.
The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.
Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at hr@leandertx.gov or 512-528-2708. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735- 2989 (TTY/TDD).
This is a part-time position that is not eligible for employee benefits.
01
Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you currently enrolled in high school OR have a high school diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a higher education degree in recreation, physical education, sports management or closely related field of study to this position? If yes, please select below.

• Some college hours
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• No degree

05
Do you have the ability to work a flexible work schedule and irregular hours, including evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned or scheduled shift.

• Yes
• No

06
How much time have you spent working with youth sports programs, athletic facility operations and sporting technology set up?

• I have more than three (3) years of experience with youth sports, facility operation and sporting technology (such as scoreboards).
• I have between two (2) years and three (3) years of experience with youth sports, facility operation and sporting technology (such as scoreboards).
• I have between one (1) year and two (2) years of experience with youth sports, facility operation and sporting technology (such as scoreboards).
• I have between six (6) months and one (1) year of experience with youth sports, facility operation and sporting technology (such as scoreboards).
• I have between one (1) month and six (6) months of experience with youth sports, facility operation and sporting technology (such as scoreboards).
• I have some experience with youth sports programs, athletic facility operations and/or sporting technology set up, but less than six weeks.
• I do not have any work experience with youth sports programs, athletic facility operations and sporting technology set up, but I am willing to learn.

07
Do you have a valid Texas driver's license or its equivalent from any U.S. State?

• Yes, I have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another U.S. State, and will obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire according to state law.
• No

08
Do you have current First Aid - Stop the Bleed and CPR/AED certifications?

• Yes
• No, however, I can obtain the certification within the 60 days of hire with training offered by the City.
• No, I do not have the certification and will not obtain one.

09
I acknowledge that the position I am applying for has a work schedule that has irregular work hours, including evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned or scheduled shift or event.

• Yes, I acknowledge the irregular work hours described above, and in job description for this position that I am applying.

Required Question