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2026 Annual Staff Party 

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.  

Sports

    Sports Basketball Official

    • $20.00/hr, Seasonal Position
    • Position Closes 10/14/2026
    • We are seeking passionate leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are dedicated to upholding the integrity and sportsmanship of our community leagues.
    • Proactively manage the game environment, monitor player conduct, and ensure a safe, sportsmanship-focused atmosphere.
    • Our sports officials help facilitate games for a multitude of Adult Sports leagues. Officials strive to apply rules, promote fair play, while demonstrating courtesy, self-control, integrity and are non-biased.
    • Played or officiated Basketball for at least 3 years

    After School Program

    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 After School Program team.

    After School Program Recreation Leader

    • $16.90/hr, Seasonal
    • Position Open Until Filled
    • 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.

    Aquatics

    Aquatics Coordinator

    • $26.52/hr, Full Time
    • Position Closes 10/9/2026
    • Dive into the expanding world of aquatics as new facilities and programs enter the Chico community. Help build and lead the team, the programs and the standards for both the PV Pool and the upcoming Aquatics Center.
    • Under the general direction of the Aquatics Specialist, the Aquatics Coordinator leads daily operations at CARD's aquatic facilities and serves as duty manager during assigned shifts. The Aquatics Coordinator maintains current lifeguard certification, provides regular on-deck coverage, supervises part-time and seasonal staff, and is cross-trained across all District aquatic facilities and basic pool maintenance. Depending on assignment, the coordinator may lead: aquatic safety and lifeguard training, aquatics and competitive programming, partnership development, or customer experience and front-of-house operations.
    • The Aquatics Coordinator exercises independent judgment in day-to-day operational and safety decisions and escalates certification compliance, personnel, and facility-level matters to the Aquatics Specialist.