Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV123: Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV123
1
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
15.55 - 17.36 - 20.01 USD Hourly
$15.55 - $17.36 - $20.01
$32,344.00 - $36,108.80 - $41,620.80

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Aide assists recreation staff in delivering a variety of recreational programs at assigned sites. Helps plan, schedule, and lead activities for diverse age groups and participants with varying physical abilities. Supports the maintenance and setup of indoor and outdoor program spaces. Performs basic cashier duties as assigned. Participates in summer lunch activities, including sorting packaging and recycling. Completes daily reports and participates in basic first aid training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carry out recreational programs and activities as directed.
  • Enforce facility and activity rules to ensure participant safety.
  • Assist with classes, events, and programs; actively engage participants, including those requiring inclusion support.
  • Lead and organize arts and crafts projects and recreational recycling activities.
  • Schedule and coordinate activities and facility use in cooperation with the supervisor.
  • Set up and maintain program areas for indoor and outdoor use; perform light maintenance as needed.
  • Perform cashier duties and assist with maintaining daily transaction reports, when assigned.
  • Handle sensitive or confidential information in accordance with County policies.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current enrollment in High School, High School Diploma, or GED.
  • Must be 15 years of age or older.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination, including a color acuity test. (Cannot be colorblind.) Must complete a background investigation.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
  • Participate in basic first aid; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, (CPR) and automated external defibrillator, (AED) skills training.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Works with direction and with select groups.
  • Work performed both indoors (60%) and outdoors (40%). Worker will be exposed to natural weather conditions when working outdoors.
  • Duties will be performed on sand, gravel, asphalt, grass, wood floors and tile, all of which may be wet or dry.
  • Required to drive multi-passenger vehicles as needed.
  • Required to work variable hours.
  • Work hazards are those normally encountered in the instruction or participation in sports activities.
  • May be required to drive multi-passenger vehicles as needed if licensed and cleared through County processes.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Sports equipment such as used in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, etc., and various arts and crafts supplies are utilized in the performance of essential duties.
  • Equipment and materials typically used in the performance of clerical duties include telephone, computer, copier and basic office supplies.
  • Equipment typically used in performance of maintenance duties includes mops, brooms, buffer, cleaning supplies, solutions and equipment.
Revision: 9/2/2025 2:17:27 AM