Recreation and Parks Aide (Seasonal) (CWOW) (Vacancy)

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Recreation and Parks Aide (Seasonal) (CWOW) (Vacancy)

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Recreation and Parks Aide (Seasonal) (CWOW) (Vacancy)



Salary


$10.45 - $17.00 Hourly



Location


Varies by position




Job Type


Part-time Seasonal Limitation



Job Number


25-3684-V26




Department


51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department



Division


Recreation and Parks




Opening Date


10/10/2025



Closing Date


10/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern





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Definition

Center Without Walls (CWOW) is an innovative outreach program that expands access to Columbus Recreation and Parks Department services for youth living in neighborhoods without a nearby community center or a safe walking route to one.

CWOW’s core offerings include after-school programs, summer camps, in-school outreach, and community pop-up events.

Participants engage in competitive and strategy-based games, field trips, a variety of sports, arts and crafts, science experiments, visits from special guests, and much more.




Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled recreation or parks related activities on a seasonal basis; performs related duties as required.


Examples of Work


(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Acts as attendant at various rented recreational facilities by collecting and verifying user permits, ensuring standards of acceptable conduct, and cleaning and maintaining the facilities; opens and closes recreational facilities at designated times;
Distributes, sets up, and collects sports equipment such as volleyball and basketball nets, golf carts and score boards; arranges tables and chairs; inspects sports equipment to identify repair or replacement needs; distributes and collects supplies; takes inventory of supplies and equipment;
Informs players of rules concerning dress, conduct or equipment and enforces rules or ejects unruly players or unauthorized persons as necessary;
Distributes and monitors free lunches to eligible participants in a free lunch program;
Assists with display, scheduling, and promotional functions at an art facility;
Performs general grounds cleaning work; picks up debris, such as glass, paper or fallen limbs; rakes leaves or sand traps; pulls weeds; trims and mows grass; digs holes for planting;
Assists in maintaining athletic fields, playgrounds, and boat docks;
Assists in making minor repairs to facilities, fixtures, and equipment;
Assists skilled park, forestry, and horticultural personnel in the care of various plants and trees;
Empties trash barrels and charcoal grills; cleans and maintains restrooms;
Collects personal belongings from swimming pool participants, assigns and places personal belongings in basket in swimming pool basket room, and ensures proper return of personal belongings to participants;
Acts as a starter for City golf courses; ensures golfers get off first tee in order, golf carts are provided to paying golfers, and faster golfers play through at various holes;
Coordinates use of recreational facility to prevent players from interfering with one another;
Sets up equipment and sponsor banner and presents musical groups to audience for outdoor concerts;

Patrols recreational facility to detect theft, fire, vandalism, or destruction and reports damages to appropriate authority; inspects facility premises to identify maintenance and repair needs;
Prepares and/or completes routine records and reports;
May drive a pick-up truck, van, golf cart, or riding mower in support of regular duties;
May operate hand or power tools, weed eaters, pruning equipment, cleaning equipment, computers, cash registers, and/or typewriters;
May be required to flag traffic in park maintenance work.


Minimum Qualifications


Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required for some assignments.


Test/Job Contact Information


Recruitment #: 25-3684-V26

Employment Type: Part-time Seasonal Limitation


Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:


Melissa Michel-Thomas

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

1111 East Broad St.,

Columbus, Ohio 43205

P: (614) 645- 7539

E: MNMichel-Thomas@columbus.gov


The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer





The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan.

In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.





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Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile?

Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework.



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Employer

City of Columbus



Address

77 N.

Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215



Phone

(614) 645-8301



Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission



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