Recreation Attendant - Youth Services

Do you want to have fun at work while also providing a safe and engaging environment for youth? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Recreation Attendant - Youth Services position may be the right job for you! The Recreation Aide in Youth Services is a year-round part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring rate of $16.12 per hour. The ideal candidate for this position will assist with the implementation of a variety of Youth Services activities ("SOAR"- Summer Organized Activities and Recreation; and "ASA"- After-School Activities) and Parks & Recreation Department's programs, services, and events. As a Recreation Aide in Youth Services, you'll: Assist with Youth Services programs by: Supervising children; Planning and implementing specific activities for participants; Preparing facilities and materials for Youth Services programs; Enforcing Youth Services programs rules and regulations; Completing disciplinary forms, accident forms, and other paperwork as needed; Processing payments and transactions for care offered; Responding to questions and providing information related to Youth Services programs and activities. Assist with the Parks & Recreation Department's programs and events by: Receiving visitors; Preparing facilities for programs and events, including cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment; Responding to questions and providing information related to Parks & Recreation programs; Processing payments, registrations, rentals, and transactions; Interacting with program/class instructors within the facilities as needed; Opening and closing the recreation facility as needed. Assist with other duties as assigned. Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. Completion of the tenth grade and minimal experience in a customer service position required. High school diploma or GED, preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement. CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within the first three months of employment.

Hours of Availability Required:

During the school year (

ASA:

Mid-August through Mid-June): An afternoon/evening shift from 3:30pm to 6:00pm (dependent upon shift assignment and needed coverage for other department programs) at least 3 days per week (Monday through Friday). During the summer (

SOAR:

June through Mid-August): Shifts will vary Monday through Friday. Please note some special events will fall outside of the above time frames but will be required on an as-needed basis. Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results: Drug screening; and Criminal background check. This position is subject to the City of Harrisonburg's random drug testing program.

To Apply:

In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 05/11/2026). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.