Facility Attendant (Recreation Specialist I)

Facility Attendant (Recreation Specialist I)

Salary

$21.91 - $26.63 Hourly

Location

San Leandro, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Department

Recreation & Parks Department

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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The Position

Do you enjoy helping people create meaningful memories while taking initiative and making decisions that matter? Join our Reservations Team as a Facility Attendant and help bring our community together! From birthday parties and family celebrations to special events and activities, you'll play an important role in preparing our public facilities and ensuring each space is welcoming, safe, and ready for the occasion. In this role, you'll do more than set up spaces and manage facility needs-you'll take ownership of your work, make independent decisions, solve problems, and deliver exceptional customer service. Your attention to detail and commitment to creating positive experiences will help our community connect, celebrate, and build lasting memories while enhancing quality of life -one event and activity at a time!

The Citys Recreation and Parks Department is seeking interested applicants willing to work 5-40 hours a week (not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year) in various recreation programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision Exercised and Received:

Recreation Specialist I receives general supervision from senior staff; Recreation Specialist I exercises supervisory responsibilities over Recreation Leaders and program volunteers.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

• Oversees the overall safety, health and welfare of all individuals involved in the programs; supervises recreation facility site(s); prepares incident and accident reports as required;
• Follows all safety rules and protocols included in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program; takes appropriate action as required to identify and correct safety hazards and report safety concerns to their supervisor;
• Performs required duties under the Citys disaster response plan;
• Janitorial task and duties;
• Coordinate and communicate relevant requests for facility repairs;
• Monitor use of program/event spaces by renter and providers;
• Prepares required documentation related to activities and departmental requirements;
• Maintains positive relationship with participants, parents and community partners; provides customer service, information and assistance;
• For more detailed information about this job classification, visit Recreation Specialist I

Qualifications

Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED).

Experience:

One year in municipal recreation programs.

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS

Wondering what to expect during the recruitment process? Visit the Citys Job Opportunities page.

SELECTION PROCESS The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department:Deadline to Apply:

Ongoing

Review of Submissions:

OngoingInterviews:

OngoingThe City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veterans preference, please visit the Citys FAQ page.

No benefits are associated with this part-time extra help position.

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Recreation Specialist I position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicants qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see application or see resume."

• I understand

02

Do you currently possess a high school diploma or certified equivalent (GED)?

• Yes
• No

03

These positions require you to be at least 18 years of age. Will you be at least 18 years of age by November 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

04

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and American Red Cross Standard First Aid certifications are required within 6 months of hire. Do you have these certifications?

• I have a valid CPR certification
• I have a valid First Aid certification
• I do not have either certification
• I am scheduled for an upcoming training

05

How much work experience do you have working with recreation classes, business or conference-style events, and special events in a community center environment?

• Less than one (1) year experience
• One (1) to two (2) years experience
• More than two (2) years experience

06

Describe your experience with facility operations, including tasks such as opening and closing a building, setting up rooms and equipment, conducting facility inspections, maintaining cleanliness, or identifying and reporting safety or maintenance concerns.

07

This position involves setting up and taking down equipment for recreation classes, events, and activities, including lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds. Are you able to perform these job functions?

• Yes
• No

08

Please indicate your availability to work. Please select all that apply.

• M - F mornings
• M - F afternoons
• M - F evenings
• Weekend mornings
• Weekend afternoons
• Weekend evenings

09

Please provide the name and contact information for three references.

10

By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.

• I agree

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Employer City of San Leandro

Address 835 East 14th Street

San Leandro, California, 94577

Phone 510-577-3396

Website http://www.sanleandro.org