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Park Ambassador
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Political or Public Affairs
Animal Shelter Technician
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$17.94 - $18.25 Hourly
- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
Activity Center Attendant
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$17.94 - $22.42 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Librarian
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$28.46 - $35.58 Hourly
- Full Time
- Library Services
Lifeguard - Activity Center (Part-Time)
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$17.94 - $22.42 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard - Summer Aquatics
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Safety
Lecturer Pool - Wildfire Sciences AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Sciences and Laboratory
Lecturer Pool - Biological Sciences: Biotechnology AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Sciences and Laboratory
Lecturer - CS 200-11: Game Design Management I (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - BIOT 660: Scientific Communication in Industry (Fall 2026) - Extended Learning
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer Pool - Chemistry and Biochemistry AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Computer Science and Engineering AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Engineering
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Mathematics AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer - BIOT 460: Scientific Communication in Biotechnology (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - PH 101: Introduction to Public Health (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Lecturer - CS 310: Social Issues and Professional Practices in Computing Lecture (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - CS 433: Operating Systems (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer Pool - General Education Writing (GEW) AY26/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer - DNCE 204: Hip-Hop Dance and History (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - MUSC 194/394 - University Choir (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer Pool - Undergraduate Psychiatric/Mental Health AY26/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer - MATH 105: Supported College Algebra (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - Math 132: Survey of Calculus (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- GIS and Surveying
Lecturer Pool - Art, Media, and Design AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Museum and Arts
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Literature and Writing Studies AY26/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Public Health AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer - MDIA 322: Media Power (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - PH 407: Research Methods in Public Health (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Lecturer - PH 180-1: Skills for Success in Public Health (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Lecturer Pool - Medical-Surgical AY26/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer Pool - Pediatrics/Obstetrics Pool AY26/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Instrumentation and Controls Maintenance Technician
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$28.46 - $35.58 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
Marketing and Media Manager
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$76,511.00 - $95,640.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
Multimedia Specialist
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$59,203.00 - $74,004.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Museum and Arts
Digital Giving Programs Coordinator, Alumni Engagement and University Events
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
- Tourism and Convention Services
Psychology Administrative Support Assistant, College of Humanities, Art, Behavioral and Social Sciences
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Training
- Human and Social Services
- Museum and Arts
- Public Health
Lecturer - GEOG 110: Introduction to Physical Geography (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Associate Director of Athletics and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Athletics
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
- Legal Services
- Public Health
- Other
Sociology Administrative Coordinator, College of Humanities, Art, Behavioral and Social Sciences
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Training
- Human and Social Services
- Museum and Arts
- Sciences and Laboratory
Lecturer Pool - Nursing: Pediatrics/Obstetrics AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Associate Director of Educational Programs, CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
*Fire Chief
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$175,000.00 - $225,000.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Fire and EMS
Peer Outreach and Support Coordinator, Student Affairs
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Career Coaching and Partnership Programs Specialist, College of Business Administration
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Distribution Designer
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$29.96 - $37.45 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Lecturer Pool - American Indian Studies Pool AY26/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Parks/Facilities Worker - Temporary
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$18.88 Hourly
- Temporary
- Facilities Management
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Discovery Center Specialist - Temporary
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
$18.00 Hourly
- Temporary
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Lineworker Apprentice I-IV, Lineworker
- San Marcos, Texas
- San Marcos, TX
Depends on Qualifications
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Lecturer Pool - Film Studies AY 2026/27
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer - AIS 420: American Indian Leadership: Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - AIS 260: RUMBLE: American Indians and Rock & Roll
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - AIS 290: American Indian Education: Equity and Social Justice (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Legal Services
Lecturer - AIS 280: American Indian Cultures and Languages (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Technology Support Specialist, Instructional and Information Technology Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Lecturer - AMD 313: Digital Photo and the Environment (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - COMM 330: Intercultural Communication (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Head Coach Cross Country & Track & Field
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Parks and Recreation
Circulation Desk Operations Specialist, University Library
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Library Services
Lecturer - GEOG 310: Climate Change and Life in the Anthropocene (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - CIS 341: Computer Systems Analysis and Design (Fall 2026) - Extended Learning
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - ENVS 300: - Environmental Problems and Solutions (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Environmental Services
Lecturer - ENVS 351: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer - GEOG 110: Introduction to Physical Geography (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - GEOG 450: Parks and Protected Areas (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer - CHEM 533: Polymer Chemistry (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - CS 310: Social Issues and Professional Practices in Computing (Fall 2026) - Extended Learning
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - CS 331: Computer Architecture (Fall 2026) - Temecula Campus
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Architecture
- Education and Training
Lecturer - CS 435: Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems (Fall 2026) - Temecula Campus
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
CS 311: Data Structures and Algorithms (Fall 2026) - Extended Learning
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Lecturer - HHS: Introduction to Personal Health and Wellness (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Lecturer - TA 307: On-Camera Acting (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - TA 325: Chicano Theatre (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Lecturer - HHS: Introduction to Health and Wellness Careers (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Director of Student Conductand Ethical Development, Student Affairs
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
Lecturer - OM 633: ERP and Supply Chain Technology (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Custodian (3rd Shift), Facility Services (2 Positions)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Custodial and Janitorial
- Facilities Management
Executive Assistant and Operations Analyst, Office of the President
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Director of Academic Advising, Office of Academic Advising
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
Information Security Analyst, Instructional and Information Technology Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Education and Training
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Network & Communications Analyst, Instructional and Information Technology Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Education and Training
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Lecturer - SLP 642: Supervised Clinical Experience Children/Adults II (Summer 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Clinic Placement Coordinator
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Public Health
Resource Budget Analyst, Student Health and Counseling Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Accounting and Finance
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Chula Vista Extended Learning Operations Manager
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
Lecturer - SLP 663: Voice Disorders (Fall 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Data Architect and Team Lead, Instructional and Information Technology Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Adjudication Support Assistant, Parking and Commuter Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Accounting and Finance
Assistant Director, Pride Center
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Clerical and Administrative Support
ACE Counselor, ACE Scholars Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
Lecturer Pool - Linguistics AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Vice President, University Advancement
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
Director of Enterprise Systems, Instructional and Information Technology Services
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Success Coach, Office of Success Coaching
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Parks and Recreation
Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) (3), University Police Department
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Public Safety
Lecturer Pool - Speech-Language Pathology AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer - BUS 300: Business Professional Development (Spring 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
MGMT 484-7: Foundations of Generative AI for Business Leadership (Spring 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
Senior Admissions and Outreach Coordinator Chula Vista, Extended Learning
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Lecturer - PH 180-1: Skills for Success in Public Health (Spring 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Lecturer - PH 202: Introduction to Health Systems and Policy (Spring 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Lecturer - PH 180-1: Skills for Success in Public Health (Spring 2026)
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Public Health
Director of Disability Support Services, Student Affairs
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administration and Management
Lecturer Pool - Linguistics (Language and Culture) AY 2025/2026
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Coaching Assistant Pool AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Police Dispatcher I (Hourly/Intermittent), University Police Department
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Public Safety
Lecturer Pool - Modern Language Studies AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Kinesiology AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer Pool Social Work - AY 2025/2026
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Human and Social Services
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Medical-Surgical AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer Pool - Management AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Public Health AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer Pool - Environment and Geography AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Philosophy AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Human Development AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Educational Administration AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - School of Education AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Dance AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Anthropology AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Lecturer Pool - Literature and Writing Studies AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - School of Education Supervisor AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Art, Media, and Design AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Museum and Arts
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Marketing AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Operations & Supply Chain Management AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Lecturer Pool - Music AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development AY2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Lecturer Pool - Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Theatre Program AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Sociology AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Political Science and Global Affairs AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Political or Public Affairs
Lecturer Pool - History AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Communication & Media Studies AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Economics AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Accounting and Finance
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Finance AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Accounting and Finance
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Accounting AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Accounting and Finance
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Lecturer Pool - Biological Sciences (Biology) AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
- Sciences and Laboratory
Lecturer Pool - Management Information Systems Pool AY 2025/26
- San Marcos, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
- Education and Training
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Parks and Recreation

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Park Ambassador
- San Marcos, Texas United States
- San Marcos, TX
- May 23, 2026
- $16.00 Hourly - Full Time
San Marcos, TX

The City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents and maintaining our high quality of life. Business, industry, education, retail, and government make up the backbone of the San Marcos economy. The City of San Marcos works closely with all of our community partners to help our community become a thriving, job-producing city with opportunities for all.
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- $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- May 23, 2026
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

This seasonal Park Ambassador role ensures the protection and stewardship of city parks and water recreation areas while promoting a safe, enjoyable visitor experience. The position focuses on resource conservation, park interpretation, and visitor education to enhance public engagement and appreciation of natural spaces. Serving as an ambassador for the parks system, this role supports the organization’s mission to preserve resources and foster community connection from May through Labor Day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promote safe and enjoyable use of city parks and water recreation areas by monitoring visitor activity and supporting compliance with local regulations and ordinances.
Serve as a knowledgeable and professional point of contact for visitors, providing park information, answering questions, verifying admission tickets, and assisting with directions and reserved area checks.
Educate visitors on park rules and environmental stewardship; escalate compliance issues to City Marshal Department personnel when necessary.
Support resource protection and visitor experience by ensuring permit compliance and reporting maintenance needs for park facilities and structures.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of park areas through litter removal, restroom checks, and hazard reporting; assist with crowd control and traffic flow as directed.
Identify and report unsafe conditions, accidents, and vandalism; complete required documentation including daily logs and incident reports.
Operate communication equipment effectively and participate in specialized training provided by the City.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support park operations and visitor safety.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.
CPR/First Aid Certification is required, and training will be provided by the City of San Marcos.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual English/Spanish

COMPETENCIES AND ENVIRONMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of park policies, safety procedures, and local regulations to ensure compliance and visitor safety.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication to provide clear information and address non-compliance professionally.
Skill in teamwork and independent task management, including prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with city staff, patrons, and the public.
Ability to promote a safe and welcoming park atmosphere through proactive engagement and education.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to unsafe conditions, applying policies and procedures to maintain safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally. Job is primarily standing and walking throughout the river parks system. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, vision, hearing and talking frequently; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing occasionally. Park Ambassadors shall be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared to assume and competently perform all duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working conditions involve outdoor work, in the heat, sun, high humidity, rain and wind; occasionally exposed to slippery surfaces and noise around crowds.

The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

View Our Benefits Guide.

BENEFITS
Retirement

Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - Individual trust replacing Social Security
Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Employee Assistance Program
Activity Center Membership
Direct Deposit

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The City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents and maintaining our high quality of life. Business, industry, education, retail, and government make up the backbone of the San Marcos economy. The City of San Marcos works closely with all of our community partners to help our community become a thriving, job-producing city with opportunities for all.
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