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Open Gym Attendant (2026)

Salary

$35k - $37k

Location

Davis, California, United States

JobType

part-time

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About the role

About the Department

The City of Davis Parks & Community Services Department offers a recreational program at the DSHS North Gym for participants who enjoy playing badminton, basketball, volleyball, and other various activities. The Open Gym Attendant position is responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, structured, and comfortable environment for all participants. This position is responsible for opening the gym, set-up, take down, cleaning of the gym once the program has concluded, and receiving/submitting entry payments.

Must be available to work Saturdays between the hours of 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Position Duties

Responsibilities: 
  • Opening facility at the start of the program and locking the facility at the conclusion.
  • Cash handling of entry payments.
  • Set-up and take down of equipment each day.
  • Inspection/cleaning of facility at the end of the program.
  • Communicates with supervisory program staff regarding participant behavior, injuries, and other relevant matters.
  • Assures that all equipment and facilities are safely and properly prepared and maintained.
  • Keeps work environments clean and organized.
  • Renders routine first aid for minor injuries.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Ability to demonstrate energy, common sense, and supervisory skills.
  • Having knowledge of recreation activities, behavior management practices and community resources is desirable.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with other program staff and community members.
  • Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid.
  • Having related experience working with the public is highly desirable.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:
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. This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, walking and running with frequent starts and stops; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects and make observations. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hand, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Staff are required to follow current health guidelines and requirements to keep all staff and participants safe. Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to varying temperatures, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid. Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Other Qualifications

To Apply: A City of Davis online employment application must be submitted to be considered for this position; paper applications will not be accepted. To apply, please go online at www.cityofdavis.org and click on "Jobs" at the top of the page for information and link to apply.

Final Filing Date: Open until filled Applicants will be notified via email of their application status.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified via email and/or phone.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference. 

NOTES

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change.  According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. 

If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources office at (530)757-5644 or TDD (530)757-5666.

The City of Davis has a no smoking policy for all city facilities.
 

About the company

Davis is noted for its desirable quality of life, its small-town atmosphere, and an emphasis on parks and open spaces. Davis’ parks contain picnic facilities, ball fields, and swimming pools. The Davis Farmers Market is held year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Central Park. It is a unique shopping experience. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables sold by local farmers, often organic, attendees can find gourmet foods, live entertainment, specialty products, and arts and crafts. Davis is also known for its innovation in all aspects of community life as a leader in fostering and implementing non-traditional approaches to traditional problems. Known as an environmentally aware and socially innovative city, Davis boasts more than 50 miles of bicycle paths and more bicycles per capita than any other city in the nation. Residents of Davis are active in local, national, and international political causes, sports, arts, and community organizations.

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