Recreation Aide - Neighborhood Centers
Salary
$14.92 Hourly
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
03568
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
5/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description Parks and Recreation is seeking seasonal Parks and Recreation Aides to assist staff with organizing, promoting, and conducting a wide variety of specialized recreation programs and activities at the neighborhood centers this summer.
Essential Duties • Assists supervisory staff with organizing, promoting and conducting diversified recreation activities.
• Inspects facilities and equipment, reporting safety concerns always focusing on safety.
• Assists participants in the instruction of recreation activities.
• Responsible for the general supervision of recreation activities in Centers, Nature Center, gymnasiums and City Parks.
• Assesses and responds to emergency situations in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good public relations when dealing with participants, the general public and other city employees. While positively encouraging participants' participation of offered programs.
• Assists with related program area documentation, to include office responsibilities, attendance records, scheduling of transportation, minor purchasing, supplies, telephoning, coordination of events, and other duties as assigned.
• Issues equipment and supplies.
• Assists with chaperoning of trips and other group activities.
• Assists in developing schedules for activities and special events.
• Plans and implements planned programs for the centers and other programs areas.
• Assists in organizing and conducting recreational camps.
• Prepares and serves snacks and food.
• Performs janitorial/custodial services, as needed.
• Creates and maintains a positive, learning environment while enforcing all P&R rules and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Assists with special projects, events and programs as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Required Completion of High School/GED.
Additional Requirements CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• CPR/General First-Aid Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Must complete relevant background checks
Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work evenings and some weekends
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation,  Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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What interests you in the Aide position?
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Which of the following populations do you enjoy working with; elementary age youth, teens, adults, senior adult and/or preschoolers?
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What hours/days are you available for work?
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Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200
Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources