Why Join:
Team SBAre you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development while serving the community? We invite you to join the City of San Bernardino's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department as a part-time Recreation Aide! About the City: As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city's evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.
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The Ideal Candidate:
Is an enthusiastic, dependable, and friendly team player who enjoys helping others. They bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment. They can follow directions, communicate effectively, and assist with activities. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, is important. Cashiering experience is desirable.
A Day in the Life:
Throughout the day, you will assist community members with program registrations, admissions, payments, and general questions while creating a welcoming and positive experience for the public. You may greet patrons at the front counter, answer phone calls, process transactions, balance cash drawers, and support daily operations at recreation facilities. Cashiers play an important role in helping recreation programs and facilities run smoothly by maintaining accurate records, assisting staff with administrative support, and providing friendly, professional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Depending on the assignment, you may work at aquatic facilities, community centers, parks, or special events while interacting with patrons of all ages. What You Need to Qualify
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to read and write. No experience is required. Age 15 or older. Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used for recreation, social and athletic activities. Ability to: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; Follow oral and written instructions; Work indoors and out in a variety of environmental conditions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Recruitment Timeline This recruitment will close until a sufficient number of applications have been received. All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources. How to Apply and What to Expect NextAll applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application. Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position. Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to: Application Review Oral Exam Pre-employment Medical Exam, including TB and drug test. Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). E-Verify Participation: The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov Disclaimers: The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 384-5161. This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at Rivera_es@sbcity.org. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.BenefitsPart-time, Temporary, and seasonal employment are restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and do not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants.
