RECREATION: Recreation Attendant

Job Description

Description

The final filing date is Mondayday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 100 qualified applicants, whichever is first.

Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in part time employment to provide facility-related services and equipment set-ups for recreation programs and events at the Community Center and various sites throughout the City.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Performs light cleaning, removes trash, moves furniture and equipment, and picks up supplies for programs and classes.
• Monitors facility user groups by enforcing rules and regulations, and securing and/or reporting damage or unsafe conditions.
• Serves as a contact for evening and weekend events, responding to customer questions and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Opens facilities in mornings and secures them in the evenings.
• Provides appropriate room setup and take down for classes, meetings, parties, and special events; ensures rooms are free of safety hazards.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age is 16 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in areas related to customer service.
• Must be available to work 6-8 hour shifts on weekday evenings and weekends each week.

Licenses/Certificates:Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in customer service and/or facility-related services.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Farsi

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS
The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in
order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information
provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the posting will close after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications or by Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5:00pm, whichever is first.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience, and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Rick Cotter, Recreation Coordinator 2, at 408-730-7335 or by email to rcotter@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 730-7490 or recruitments@sunnyvale.ca.gov .

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific