Parks & Recreation Services Worker - Weekends

Parks & Recreation Services Worker - Weekends

Job Details

• Salary: $15.15 Hourly
• Location: Lynchburg, VA
• Job Type: Hourly
• Job Number: 03533
• Department: Parks & Recreation
• Opening Date: 01/21/2026
• Closing Date: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Description

Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Parks Services Worker to work weekends. This position will work a total of 16 hours and successful candidates will be required to work every weekend from 7am - 3pm or 3pm - 11pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day duties in support of Parks & Recreation facilities, properties, and programs.
• Assists the Facilities and Recreation Supervisors in their duties and supports the rental, maintenance, and/or use and custodial care of Division facilities, properties, and shared-use sites.
• Assists by providing support to a variety of recreational programs.

Other Duties

• Monitors and assists in the rental and use of Parks and Recreation managed (or shared) parks and facilities (including, but not limited to: Grove Street, the Aviary, athletic fields, classrooms, community centers, community market, gyms, meeting space, pool, shared-use sites, shelters, stadium, trails, and/or other sites).
• Provides support services and supervision of recreational programs including, but not limited to open gym program, athletic programs, Market operations.
• Assists instructors and departmental staff in providing recreational programs.
• Assists partners and other City agencies in evaluating and/or monitoring athletic field conditions or providing field prep and/or marking.
• Responsible for the completion and posting of Facility Use Permits and other documents as needed.
• Provides custodial services at park properties, shared-use sites, and facilities as needed.
• Provides service delivery (table setup, room prep, etc.) in conjunction with facility rental or usage, classes, meetings, programs, and/or other events.
• Receives and receipts money, preparing financial reports in conjunction with facility rental, program delivery, instructional classes or other activities as needed.
• Performs periodic heavy cleaning (buffing, mopping, pressure washing, etc.) as needed.
• Inspects facilities with Risk Management, Parks and Recreation, and Buildings and Grounds staff, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
• Directs facility support services, including set up and breakdown of Departmental activities.
• Provides support for parking at special events and facility rentals/use as needed.
• Conducts and/or participates in park security roves and works with other City agencies to promote park safety and security as necessary.
• Collects and/or compiles forms and associated paperwork as needed.
• Acts as a point of public contact during programs, facility use, community market activities, park roves, special events, or other parks & recreation supported activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and Experience: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Some experience in the rental, maintenance and/or use and care of facilities and properties.
• Additional Requirements: Valid Virginias Drivers License and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
• CPR/General First-Aid Certification required within 6 months of date of hire.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.
• May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

Benefits

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the Citys goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the Citys contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
• Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Application Questions

1. Are you willing and available to work this schedule? Yes No
2. This position requires a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record. Yes No
3. If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Drivers License, please provide your License Number.
4. (Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application. Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.) Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Drivers License during the past 3 years.