Recreation Assistant

Job Posting Title: Recreation Assistant Department: Parks, Recreation & Open Space Location: 1250 Isleta Blvd SW Pay Range: $17.41 - $22.40 Close Date: 11/07/2025 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 Assistant will lead Recreation Aides in all phases of recreational activities at assigned sites. Develop, schedule, and implement recreational programs, which meet the needs and interests of various age groups and participants with variable physical capabilities. Organize and supervise recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, and hobbies. Promote inclusion for participants with activities, and identify accommodations as needed. Utilize appropriate techniques to motivate and encourage client participation. Enforce rules of facility and equipment use. Prepare activity area before and after class sessions. Requires participation in basic first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills training. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and organize recreational sports, activities, special events and arts and crafts projects at assigned locations. Lead and assist in developing, scheduling, and implementing recreational programs, which meet the needs and interests of various age groups and participants with variable physical capabilities. Provide recommendations to supervisor for program changes and innovation. Responsible for enforcing rules of a community facility and or at program site. Schedule activities and arrange for use of a recreational facility in cooperation with assigned supervisor. Responsible for maintenance duties which includes but is not limited to setting up indoor and outdoor areas for program use. Lead and assist inclusion participants with activities. Responsible for monetary transactions when assigned for site(s). Assist in maintaining daily reports of transactions as when assigned. Perform clerical duties as required. May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. *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. One (1) year of work experience in a recreational setting. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following: Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County. Employee must participate in basic first aid; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator, (AED) skills training. Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position. WORKING CONDITIONS Works with general 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 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. Need Help With Your Application? If you would like assistance on how to complete your job application, please click here. Take a moment to introduce yourself to the career possibilities at Bernco!