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Recreation Attendant - Senior Programs

Salary

$16.12 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

6427 - (Nov 2025)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Are you looking for a job where you can have fun at work while interacting with a variety of participants in the City's 50 & Wiser recreation programs? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Recreation Attendant - Senior Programs position may be the right job for you!

The Recreation Attendant in Senior Programs position is a year-round, part-time position and has a preferred hiring rate of $16.12 per hour (no benefits) . The ideal candidate for this position will assist with the implementation of a variety of 50 & Wiser classes (https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/50-and-wiser) at the Parks & Recreation Department's Price Rotary Senior Center. (https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/senior-center)

As a Recreation Attendant in Senior Programs, you'll:

+ Assist with 50 & Wiser programs by:

+ Supervising participants;

+ Planning and implementing specific activities for participants;

+ Preparing facilities and materials for programs;

+ Enforcing program rules and regulations;

+ Completing accident forms and other paperwork as needed;

+ Processing payments and transactions for services offered;

+ Responding to questions and providing information related to 50 & Wiser programs and activities.

+ Assist with the Parks & Recreation Department’s programs and events by:

+ Receiving visitors;

+ Preparing facilities for programs and events, including cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment;

+ Responding to questions and providing information related to Parks & Recreation programs;

+ Processing payments, registrations, rentals, and transactions;

+ Interacting with program/class instructors within the facilities as needed;

+ Opening and closing the recreation facilities as needed.

+ Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Completion of the tenth grade and minimal experience in a customer service position, required. High school diploma or GED preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered to meet this requirement.

+ At least 16 years of age.

+ CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications within the first three months of employment.

+ Click here to view the physical requirements for this position (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1220296?keywords=5427&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

+ Drug screening; and

+ Criminal background check.

This position is subject to the City of Harrisonburg's random drug testing program.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (11/17/2025)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the City's website (https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/benefits-and-compensation) .