Description/Duties

These classifications have been designated as non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will positions.

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. The summer season 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. All applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the highest position for which the applicant is qualified.

Qualifications & Requirements

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Recreation Trainee
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the 10th grade (sophomore year).

Special Requirements. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire (by assignment). 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. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Some experience related to the assigned program area is preferred. CPR and First Aid certification is desirable. Experience organizing and conducting activities for individuals with developmental disabilities (Adaptive Assignment). Experience developing and documenting participants' established goals and objectives through an Individual Service Plan (ISP) (Adaptive Assignment). Positive behavior certification (Adaptive Assignment).

Recreation Aide
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the eleventh grade. Experience related to the program assignment (examples: working/volunteering with children; supervising recreation, sports programs, or facilities; community service projects; working with disabled populations; and teaching or serving as a teacher's aide, etc.) or providing customer service.

Special Requirements. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Valid fingerprint clearance card level 1 issued by Department of Economic Security, Article 9 certification issued by Department of Economic Security, and Protective Behaviors Certification all within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience organizing and conducting activities for individuals with disabilities, experience developing an Individual Service Plan (ISP), and/or Prevention and Support certification (Adaptive Assignment).

Recreation Assistant
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience related to a recreation program area or customer service.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (by assignment). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 1 within 30 days of hire, Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification, and Protective Behaviors Certification all within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience in recreation, sports, adaptive, or instructional environment is preferred. English/Spanish bilingual skills are desirable. Experience organizing and conducting activities for individuals with disabilities, experience developing an Individual Service Plan (ISP), and/or Prevention and Support certification (Adaptive Assignment).