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Part Time Recreation Specialist
- Petaluma, California
- CITY OF PETALUMA, CA
$26.72 - $32.49 Hourly
- Full Time
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- Public Safety
Police Officer - Current Academy Attendees and Graduates
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- CITY OF PETALUMA, CA
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Lateral
- Petaluma, California
- CITY OF PETALUMA, CA
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Federal Government
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- U.S. Army
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- U.S. Army
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- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- U.S. Army
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- U.S. Army
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
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- U.S. Army
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- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Petaluma, California
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- Petaluma, California
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
13U1 Field Artillery - Entry Level (94954)
- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
18X Special Forces Candidate - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career (94954)
- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
11X Infantryman - Entry Level (94954)
- Petaluma, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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Part Time Recreation Specialist
- Petaluma, California United States
- CITY OF PETALUMA, CA
- Jul 08, 2026
- $26.72 - $32.49 Hourly - Full Time
CITY OF PETALUMA, CA

Petaluma is Sonoma County’s second largest city, with a population of 61,000. Petaluma is the southern gateway to Sonoma County and just 32 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, conveniently located on Highway 101 at the east/west artery of Highway 116. Petaluma offers a wide array of attractions and points of interest to explore, including: a 150-year-old historic downtown, waterfront areas, charming historic homes and neighborhoods, a mixed-use theater district, a thriving restaurant scene, live music venues, a historical museum, an airport, a marina, numerous community parks, and golf courses. The City of Petaluma is a full-service city with over 340 employees that provides essential city services such as public safety, infrastructure, water utilities, and development review throughout the City.
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- $26.72 - $32.49 Hourly
- Full Time
- Jul 08, 2026
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Part-Time Recreation Specialist

The City of Petaluma is currently recruiting for a Part-Time Recreation Specialist to fill one vacancy within the Parks and Recreation Department. Hours worked will primarily support the Spring and Fall softball season taking place May through November. Hours worked for this seasonal position will not typically exceed 20 hours per week. This recruitment may also be used to fill future Part-Time Recreation Specialist vacancies that may occur. This part-time position does not offer any benefits.

The candidate selected to fill this vacancy will be primarily assigned to field preparation. The Part-Time Recreation Specialist assigned to athletic field preparation is responsible for setting up and maintaining athletic and recreation spaces for organized activities, leagues and events. Duties include, but aren't limited to, lining fields, grooming infields, placing and removing equipment, safety inspections, performing basic maintenance such as raking and debris removal, and assisting with opening and closing fields. The position requires safe use of hand tools and light equipment and responding to basic public inquiries using good customer service, assisting with cleanup after events, and reporting safety issues or damage to a supervisor.

Summary
Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a variety of recreation programs, activities, and special events for the Parks and Recreation Department.

Class Characteristics
Under general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor and/or their designee, this position is responsible for organizing and coordinating a variety of recreation programs, activities, and special events for the Parks and Recreation Department. This position may perform duties in one or more of the following functional areas or locations: Adult Sports, Aquatics, Facilities and Building, Special Events, Camps, and/or the Senior Center. This position may exercise technical/functional supervision of volunteers and other part-time program staff.

Duties

Help plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a variety of recreation programs, activities, and special events.
Set-up furniture and equipment for classes, special events, and programs.
Schedule and organize activities and special programs.
Design flyers, posters, information packets, activity guides, and other related documents.
Perform general maintenance and basic custodial work.
Help to coordinate social functions and excursions.
Perform a variety of office activities related to program functions.
Maintain accurate records and reports.
Correctly answer inquiries from the public over the telephone and in person.
Review and share updated information about programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Recreation programs and activities offered by the City.
Recreation Department policies, procedures, department recreation philosophy.
Basic CPR and First Aid.
Recreation programs for all ages depending on program assigned.
Safe work practices.
Principles of supervision and training, modern office procedures.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Basic principles of marketing and public relations.
Standard office practices and procedures.
Child and elder abuse reporting guidelines.

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
Completion of some college level coursework in recreation, public administration, physical education, special education, or a related field.

Experience:
Two years of responsible work experience in recreational and events program activities.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

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. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing; walking; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, dependent upon the specific assignment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Closing Date/Time: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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CITY OF PETALUMA, CA

Petaluma is Sonoma County’s second largest city, with a population of 61,000. Petaluma is the southern gateway to Sonoma County and just 32 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, conveniently located on Highway 101 at the east/west artery of Highway 116. Petaluma offers a wide array of attractions and points of interest to explore, including: a 150-year-old historic downtown, waterfront areas, charming historic homes and neighborhoods, a mixed-use theater district, a thriving restaurant scene, live music venues, a historical museum, an airport, a marina, numerous community parks, and golf courses.

The City of Petaluma is a full-service city with over 340 employees that provides essential city services such as public safety, infrastructure, water utilities, and development review throughout the City.
CITY OF PETALUMA, CA
- Petaluma, California, United States
- https://cityofpetaluma.org
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