Job Posting Title:
Recreation Aide - Summer - Aquatics
Department:
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Location:
2312 Arenal SW
Pay Range:
$15.55 - $20.01
Close Date:
05/01/2026
Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
The Recreation Aide assists recreation staff in delivering a variety of recreational programs at assigned sites. Helps plan, schedule, and lead activities for diverse age groups and participants with varying physical abilities. Supports the maintenance and setup of indoor and outdoor program spaces. Performs basic cashier duties as assigned. Participates in summer lunch activities, including sorting packaging and recycling. Completes daily reports and participates in basic first aid training.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out recreational programs and activities as directed.
- Enforce facility and activity rules to ensure participant safety.
- Assist with classes, events, and programs; actively engage participants, including those requiring inclusion support.
- Lead and organize arts and crafts projects and recreational recycling activities.
- Schedule and coordinate activities and facility use in cooperation with the supervisor.
- Set up and maintain program areas for indoor and outdoor use; perform light maintenance as needed.
- Perform cashier duties and assist with maintaining daily transaction reports, when assigned.
- Handle sensitive or confidential information in accordance with County policies.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in High School, High School Diploma, or GED.
- Must be 15 years of age or older.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination, including a color acuity test. (Cannot be colorblind.) Must complete a background investigation.
- Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
- Participate in basic first aid; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, (CPR) and automated external defibrillator, (AED) skills training.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works with direction and with select groups.
- Work performed both indoors (60%) and outdoors (40%). Worker will be exposed to natural weather conditions when working outdoors.
- Duties will be performed on sand, gravel, asphalt, grass, wood floors and tile, all of which may be wet or dry.
- Required to drive multi-passenger vehicles as needed.
- Required to work variable hours.
- Work hazards are those normally encountered in the instruction or participation in sports activities.
- May be required to drive multi-passenger vehicles as needed if licensed and cleared through County processes.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Sports equipment such as used in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, etc., and various arts and crafts supplies are utilized in the performance of essential duties.
- Equipment and materials typically used in the performance of clerical duties include telephone, computer, copier and basic office supplies.
- Equipment typically used in performance of maintenance duties includes mops, brooms, buffer, cleaning supplies, solutions and equipment.