Recreation Assistant - Cart Range Assistant

Recreation Assistant - Cart Range Assistant

Salary

$15.72 Hourly

Location

City of Yuma, AZ

Job Type

Irregular Part-time

Job Number

2026-00200

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Desert Hills Golf Course Pro Shop-73

Opening Date

09/01/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary

Open Until Filled with a first review date of Tuesday September 8, 2026

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Cart Range Assistant, working with the Department of Parks & Recreation. The ideal candidate will perform duties assigned primarily to Desert Hills Golf Course.

Under basic supervision, may perform a wide variety of activities in the safe delivery of general recreation, programs, and events. Depending on area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, providing coaching, instruction, and supervision to recreation program participants; leading the setup and operation of equipment and venues for events, programs, and facilities; monitoring the operation and maintenance at event sites; and/or providing bartending, beverage and food services for restaurant, banquet, and event customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Resolves routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments.
• Performs related duties as assigned (see below).

Recreation Assistant/Cart Range Assistant

• Assists patrons in the use of golf course, golf carts and driving range.
• Checks carts for damage or mechanical problems.
• Removes trash, cleans carts and refuels carts as needed.
• Schedules golf carts for servicing and assist mechanics with repairs.
• Keeps records on charging, maintenance and breakdowns of carts.
• Replaces non-operating carts on courses as needed.
• Cleans and maintains cart shed.
• Assists customers by answering routine questions.
• Prepares and sells food, beverages, admissions, and merchandise to customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

No specific educational or experience requirements; some customer service or maintenance experience or participation in group programs is preferred; must be at least 15 years of age.

Knowledge of:

• City policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal recreational facilities, programs, sporting competitions, and equipment.
• Rules for athletic games and sporting competitions.
• Arts and Crafts techniques.

Skill in:

• Overseeing and controlling activities and participants.
• Creating a safe and functional event environment, following established safety procedures and protocols, and protecting participants from personal injury.
• Promoting a positive environment, good personal behavior, and safety standards.
• Providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Following and understanding verbal and written instructions and procedures.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Arizona State Driver's License, Food Handler's permit/County Health Department Certificate, and Arizona liquor law Title 4 training may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at City recreation facilities and venues; must maintain physical standards prescribed by the City; may be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits:

• SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• WORKERS COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. Irregular part-time employees will accrue .0333 hours of sick leave for every hour they work. The annual accrual is maxed at 40 hours of sick leave.
• HOLIDAYS- Part-time irregular or Seasonal employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid holiday pay for the amount of hours worked that day, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following are City-recognized holidays:
• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• Presidents Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
• SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.

01

By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Drivers License? An Arizona Drivers License MAY be required, if hired.

• Yes, I currently possess a valid Arizona State Drivers License.
• Yes, I have a current drivers license from another state and will obtain an Arizona Drivers License if hired.
• No, I do not currently possess a valid Drivers License.

03

Please select your age range from the following options:

• 15 years of age
• 16-17 years of age
• 18+ years of age

04

Please tell us about your experience playing golf or working at a golf course, including how long you played or worked and any other relevant details.

05

This position requires working rotating shifts that could include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you agreeable to these terms?

• Yes
• No

06

The rate of pay for this position is $15.7183 hourly. Are you agreeable to these terms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Yuma

Address One City Plaza

Yuma, Arizona, 85364-1436

Phone (928) 373-5125

Website http://www.YumaAz.gov