Recreation Assistant

Salary: $18.89 Hourly
Location : Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA
Job Type: Non-Benefited/Part-Time
Job Number: 26-00026
Department: Recreation & Golf Services
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


The Organization
The City of Coronado is now accepting applications for the

Recreation Assistant
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies across divisions. Please complete the questionnaire to indicate your area of interest. The working hours are varied and flexible; employment may be either designated as Seasonal (up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 89 days) or Temporary (not to exceed 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per fiscal year).

The Position
The Recreation Assistant title is the entry level classification for the part-time position series. Assistants support customer facing activities such as front desk, programs and event staff. Assistants are supervised by Recreation Leaders, Recreation Specialists, Recreation Coordinators, and Recreation Supervisors.

Front Desk & Daily Operations: Employee would be based out of the Coronado Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would provide phone and in-person customer service, register patrons for programs, and provide general information. This position may also include preparing event spaces for usage and maintenance of the center.

Youth Programs and Camps: Employee would be based out of the Community Center, Club Room, or outdoor spaces. This position may assist, develop and lead recreation activities for youth including, after school, preschool, teen activities and camps.

Adult Programs/Senior Programs: Employee would be based out of the Community Center or John D. Spreckels Center and would work with adults and seniors, providing customer service to patrons utilizing the center and may assist, develop, and lead recreation programs.

Inclusion: Employee may be based at multiple locations assisting patrons with disabilities with activities.

Rental Event Staff: Employee would be based out of the Community Center, John D. Spreckels Center, or Club Room to set up, take down, and be a staff liaison during rental events.

Parks & Beaches: Employee would be based out of the Coronado Golf Course and would work mainly in the field overseeing events, user groups, and programs in Coronado's parks and beaches.


Youth and Adult Sports: Employee would provide support to youth and adult sport leagues and activities.
Minimum Requirements


Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience : No experience is required.

Education/Training : Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.


Licenses and Certificates : Designated positions require the possession, or ability to obtain, a Class B or C driver's license with a safe driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR certificate.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Productivity : Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility : Incumbents are required to participate in assigned community center tasks which may include moderate to heavy lifting; standing, walking or running for prolonged periods of time; stooping, kneeling, and crawling; operate motorized vehicles and equipment.

Vision : Vision sufficient to read printed documents, observe behavior of community center participants, and operate assigned equipment.

Environment : Incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, may work at indoor or outdoor recreational facilities, and may travel from site to site.

Other Factors : Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
EXAMINATION PROCESS

A completed City of Coronado employment application must be received in the Human Resources Division on-line at (under Quick Link to "Employment"). Applications will be screened for qualifications and those applicants considered best qualified will be invited to an oral interview. Interviews will be conducted on an as-needed basis.

All appointments are subject to a successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen and Tuberculosis test. The City of Coronado participates in E-verify; all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States.

The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the application, interview, and/or testing process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the City's Child Abuse and Neglect Training and Reporting policy as a condition of employment. A copy of the policy is provided upon request and at the time of pre-employment.
This is a non-benefited position.

SICK LEAVE
Part-time, Temporary, and Seasonal (PTS) Employees who work for 30 or more days within a year, will accrue paid sick leave in compliance with the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Families Act of 2014. Leave will accrue at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked beginning on the first day of employment. Sick leave may be used after the 90th day of employment and up to 40 hours in one year.
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the "Work History/Experience" section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

02


Which of the following program or responsibility area(s) are you most interested in? Select your top three (3) choices:

• Front Desk and Daily Operations
• Youth Programs
• Adult Programs/Senior Programs
• Inclusion
• Facility Rentals and Event Staffing
• Parks & Beaches
• Youth and Adult Sports

03


Please list the number of years' of experience you have in the areas you've selected (i.e. Youth Programs: 2 years). If you have no experience in any areas, please write n/a.
04


Please briefly list any sports, outdoor activities, creative hobbies, and other recreational interests you have.
05


I am at least 16 years old.

• Yes
• No

Required Question