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**RECREATION AIDE**

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Open until Filled

OTF26-216

Salary: $17.85-$19.71/Hourly

Grade: UC03

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Unclassified

Department: PR/Recreation

JOB ANNOUCEMENT:

Lake Havasu City is seeking enthusiastic and dependable individuals to join our Parks & Recreation team as Recreation Aides. This role supports a variety of recreational programs and community events, working with residents of all ages in a fun, active, and team-oriented environment.

Welcome to Lake Havasu City Parks & Recreation - where community meets creativity! We're on the hunt for Recreation Aides who bring the spark, the spirit, and the spontaneity to our programs. Whether it's a senior game day, a youth adventure camp, or a movie night under the stars - YOU make the magic happen.

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Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning, coordination, and supervision of recreational programs and special events

Set up and break down equipment and supplies for activities

Interact with program participants in a positive and professional manner

Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees

Provide administrative and logistical support to recreation staff

Help maintain cleanliness and organization of facilities and program areas

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate for the Recreation Aide position is an energetic, reliable, and community-minded individual who enjoys working with people of all ages. They are enthusiastic about promoting active lifestyles and community engagement through recreational programs and special events.

This candidate is a team player with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping others have fun in a safe, welcoming environment. They are comfortable taking initiative, assisting with program logistics, and adapting to a dynamic work setting that may include evenings, weekends, and outdoor activities. Prior experience in recreation, education, or customer service is a plus, but a willingness to learn and grow is even more important.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 16 years of age

1-3 years' experience in youth or adult recreation or educational programs

CPR/First Aid certification at hire. (Dept. will train)

Valid Driver License

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that enhances quality of life in Lake Havasu City

Gain valuable work experience in recreation, events, and community engagement

Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment

Opportunity to help bring fun, fitness, and friendship to your community

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.