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.
Adult Sports
Adult Sports Basketball Official
Adult Sports Volleyball Official
- $20.00/hr, Seasonal
- Positions Close 5/20/2026
- 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-bias. We are seeking professional, fair, and dedicated Adult Sports Officials to facilitate league play. You will ensure games are conducted in accordance with rules while fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
After School Program
After School Program Recreation Leader
- $16.90/hr, Seasonal
- We are currently recruiting for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester, which runs from August 13th-December 18th 2026, with the option to return the following semester.
- 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.
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.
Events
- $17.00/hr, Seasonal
- Position Closes 5/10/2026
- The Event attendant plays a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction during events held at CARD parks and facilities. Traditionally, the Event Attendant performs a wide variety of duties related to customer service, custodial, and maintenance to ensure our facilities are open, ready for use, and maintained throughout the event.
- This flexible part-time job works well for the working professional, a college student, or someone wanting to put a little excitement in their life on the weekends.
