Job Description
Salary: $17.77 - $22.19 Hourly
Location : City of Escondido, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03703
Department: Community Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Summary This position is budgeted to start at $17.77 per hour.
This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) budgeted position and is limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
This is not a PERS eligible position. SUMMARY: Escondido Recreation is looking for dynamic individuals that are passionate about working at the Escondido Sports Center Facility. If you enjoy engaging with the public, practicing customer service, and leading a team, this is the perfect job for you! Available openings include one position that can include shifts on weekdays (2:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.) and weekends (7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.).
Key responsibilities : - Under the supervision of the Community Services Supervisor, assist in monitoring daily facility operations.
- Provide assistance to City staff, outside agencies, and general public regarding all Community Services programs, activities, and facilities.
- Provide a variety of technical, administrative, and programmatic work while applying all department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Provide assistance as needed to fellow employees for special programs, daily tasks, and unanticipated events.
- Ensure safety of participants and all park rules are enforced.
- Provide back-up for the registration staff.
- Providing excellent customer service via phone, email, and in-person.
- Responsible for opening and closing facility.
- Act as a liaison between staff and supervisors.
- Handle all emergencies, incidents, and/or injuries.
- Insure that all programs are running smoothly and efficiently.
- Solve registration, concession, program problems as they arise.
The ideal candidate for this position will : - Have bilingual skills in English and Spanish
- Work well in a team environment as well as a fast-paced, often hectic environment.
- Be energetic, self-motivated, and team orientated.
- Have excellent customer service skills and abilities to work with community members of all ages, volunteers, outside agency representatives, and City staff.
- Have some experience in one or more of the following areas: administrative work, soccer, hockey, scooter/skateboarding, and/or facility management.
- Have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Be energetic, self-motivated, and team orientated
Minimum requirements : - 18 years of age at the time of employment
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Evening and weekend availability
NOTE: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment
Community Services Department
201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 I (760) 839-4691 I Only applications submitted through the city's website will be accepted
Supplemental Information NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.
The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.
Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:
- Served in the U.S. armed forces
- Received an honorable discharge
- Did not retire from military service
- Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes
does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.
ABOUT OUR CITY The is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.
EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Part time, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,