Please note that we are hiring for the following positions under the Recreation Leader I/II classification, when you are submitting your application, please indicate which role that you are applying for:
- Service Desk
- Facility Attendant
GROW AND THRIVE
Do you enjoy helping people, working as part of a team, and being part of a lively, fast-paced community? The City of San Bruno is looking for enthusiastic people to join the Senior Center Team!
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible work schedules
- Positions for all levels of experience
- Fast-paced, fun work environment
GENERAL INFO
Under general supervision, the Recreation Leader I/II positions provide essential support to recreation programs and services by performing custodial tasks, event setup and teardown, program and administration support, and minor maintenance duties at various facilities, including parks and community centers. This temporary, part-time position requires working an average of 10 to 20 hours per week, but no more than 999 hours per fiscal year total. The roles involve ensuring the facilities are clean, safe, and operational while delivering excellent customer service. Performs other duties as assigned.
UNIVERSAL POSITION DUTIES (Illustrative purposes only)
- Organize, inventory, and maintain facility materials and equipment.
- Supervise teams/groups of other program staff or volunteers under the direction of Supervisor.
- Assist in organizing and supervising recreational programs in any one or more of the following areas: children, adults, senior citizens, and participants with special needs at playgrounds, community centers, and other recreational areas.
- Open, close, and secure facilities, including locking gates and setting alarms.
- Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and equipment according to event/program requirements.
- Perform light maintenance and cleaning tasks to ensure facility safety and upkeep.
- Enforce policies, maintain discipline, and provide customer service to patrons.
- Monitor and report facility issues and potential hazards.
- Assist with special events and activities as needed.
- Respond to and resolve patron inquiries and complaints.
- Participate in safety training and emergency procedures.
- Monitor facility rentals and provide customer service as needed.
- Lift and move, routinely and regularly, up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving over 60 pounds. Duties also include repetitive pushing; crawling; and prolonged periods of standing, lifting above the shoulders, working off a ladder, manual dexterity, and maintaining good vision and hearing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SERVICE DESK (Illustrative purposes only)
- Greet patrons, answer and direct calls, and provide information on programs, services, schedules, rules, and policies.
- Open/close the facility and monitor for safety, cleanliness, and proper use.
- Check daily facility schedules, program and services setup requirements.
- Use computer systems for data entry and registrations.
- Assist patrons with registration processing and POS transactions.
- Handle office tasks including deliveries, organization, mail distribution, and information sharing.
- Support office inventory management for supplies and equipment.
- Participate in safety training and emergency procedures.
- Assist facility attendants and support programs, services, and events as needed.
FACILITY ATTENDANT (Illustrative purposes only)
- Greet patrons, and provide information on programs, services, schedules, rules, and policies.
- Organize, inventory, and maintain facility materials and equipment.
- Open, close, and secure facilities, including locking gates and setting alarms.
- Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and equipment according to event/program requirements.
- Perform light upkeep and cleaning tasks to ensure facility safety and upkeep.
- Enforce policies, maintain discipline, and provide customer service to patrons.
- Monitor and report facility issues and potential hazards.
- Assist with special events, programs, activities, and services as needed.
- Respond to and resolve patron inquiries and complaints.
- Participate in safety training and emergency procedures.
- Monitor facility rentals and provide customer service as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. This provision may be waived if applicant is under the age of 18.
- Two years of customer service or service in the recreation industry experience preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Facility operations, customer service, basic event/program management, and safety practices.
- Ability to use custodial and operational equipment, communicate effectively, and work independently.
Special Requirements
- Ability to obtain a current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Ability to obtain a current California Food Handler Card.
- Ability to obtain a current Driver’s License and clean driving record is preferred.
Tools and Equipment Used
- Various hand tools and cleaning equipment used in the operation and maintenance of a recreation or community center facility.
- Operation of city vehicle.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work in outside weather conditions, potentially being exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic and/or caustic chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately loud while in staff-only areas, and moderate to loud when in public areas in the field.
- Ability to work variable hours, including early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent walking, sitting, talking, or hearing.
- Use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms to climb or balance.
- Routinely and regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 60 pounds.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be submitted online at BambooHR. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 19, 2026. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed. Please review the supplemental questions to determine the materials required for a complete application. Failure to provide all requested information in the supplemental application will result in your submission being deemed incomplete and removed from further consideration.
- First application review will be ongoing through the week of March 16, 2026
- First interviews may be held the week of March 23, 2026
- 2nd review will be ongoing through March 29, 2026
- Recruitment is expected to close on April 19, 2026, or until positions filled
The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.
