Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in CARD! Please note that you must be at least 16 years of age to work for CARD, and some positions may require & specify a minimum age of 18 in the job posting.
Administration
Assistant Customer Service Representative
- $16.90/hr, Seasonal
- Position Open Until Filled
- Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Customer Service Representative, where your enthusiasm and proactive approach will drive exceptional customer experiences!
- The Assistant Customer Service Representative is assigned to the Administration Division and works under the direction of the Administrative Coordinator. This is the front-line face of CARD, providing receptionist, customer service, and clerical support. This position will respond to a high volume of requests for information on District services, policies, and procedures at a public counter, by telephone, and by email, while also performing cashiering duties and general office support.
Adult Sports
- $20.00/hr, Seasonal
- Position Closes 6/21/2026
- We are seeking passionate leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are dedicated to upholding the integrity and sportsmanship of our community leagues. If you have the physical stamina to stay in the action, a commitment to fairness, and the confidence to guide players through intense competition, we invite you to help us elevate the game.
- This position aligns with the upcoming adult sports summer season, running from July through August.
After School Program
After School Program Recreation Leader
- $16.90/hr, Seasonal
- Position Open Until Filled
- Do you love working with kids and want to make a difference? Get paid to be a positive influence in children’s lives! The Chico Area Recreation & Park District is hiring energetic, responsible, and fun individuals to join our team! As an After School Program Recreation Leader, you’ll work alongside Chico Unified Administrators as a group leader with students in grades 1–5, assisting with academics and leading structured activities in a safe, engaging environment.
After School Program Inclusion Leader
- $17.50/hr, Seasonal
- Position Closes 7/3/2026
- As an Inclusion Leader, you'll work alongside Chico Unified Administrators and CARD Recreation Leaders to support 1st -5th grade students with diverse support needs. Inclusion leaders help create a positive, welcoming, regulated environment where all participants can safely engage and be successful in an after-school program setting. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children with disabilities or high support needs, promoting inclusion through encouragement, problem-solving, and teamwork. In this role you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in recreation, education, behavior support, and child development.
Aquatics
- $82,742.00 - $91,229.00, Full-Time
- Position Open Until Filled
- CARD is launching a world-class aquatics facility and we need the right leader to build it. Opening in late 2026, the new facility features a 50-meter competition pool, warm-up pool, leisure pool, water slides, lazy river, and splash pad -- complementing existing operations at Pleasant Valley Recreation Center and the Chapman Splash Pad. This is a regional aquatics destination and a genuine community investment, and we are looking for an experienced aquatics professional ready to build it from the ground up.
Parks
- $27.87 - $37.35/hr, Full-Time
- Position Closes 6/28/2026
- Do you enjoy hands-on work and helping maintain facility spaces the community loves? Get paid to help care for indoor and outdoor recreational spaces that make a difference! The Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) is hiring dependable, skilled, and motivated individuals to join our Parks crew.
- As a Utility I, you’ll perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled taskstasks maintaining, modifying, building, and repairing park structures, equipment, facilities, and grounds.. This role is essential to ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming environments for the Chico community.