Recreation Trainee/Aide/Assistant - Part-Time, Non-Benefited (Seasonal and Year-Round)

About the role

The City of Mesa is currently recruiting for part-time non-benefitted Recreation Trainees, Recreation Aides, and Recreation Assistants for the summer season as well as year-round opportunities. Positions may work 25 - 38 hours per week between May 2026 through August 2026. Year-round opportunities may work 19 hours per week throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine tasks involving equipment setup, observing, and/or assisting participants in recreation activities.
• Maintain order, provide information about building rules and department activities to participants, and assist with custodial activities.
• Set up for program activities and serve as on-site leader, maintain facilities and equipment, observe participants in activities, maintain order, take reservations for facilities, provide information to participants, perform cash handling procedures, maintain records, and maintain facilities for programs.
• Assist in organizing and conducting recreation, sports, cultural, and leisure activities, including developing, planning, and evaluating activities and events; providing basic skill instruction; providing information and directions to facility and park patrons, performing cash handling procedures, commodities, maintaining records, and directing group activities; and maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• May supervise and direct the work of Recreation Trainees, Aides, and volunteers, participate in activities with participants, train staff, assist with hiring staff, purchase equipment, and communicate with school officials, partner organizations, staff, park patrons, and family members/caretakers.
• Work flexible hours, including evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 2 within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
• Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
• Protective Behaviors certification within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
• Substance Abuse Testing.

Qualifications

• Recreation Trainee: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the 10th grade (sophomore year).
• Recreation Aide: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the eleventh grade.
• Recreation Assistant: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Skills

• Ability to work independently once familiar with the routines of the recreation program.
• Flexibility to work flexible hours and be available for weekend and evening work.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow department policies and procedures.

Benefits

Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

• Recreation Trainee
• Recreation Aide
• Recreation Assistant