Facility Assistant-Part Time

Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Reports To: Facility Operations Superintendent
Location: Angleton Recreation Center
Classification: A-12-REC
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The incumbent in this position ensures that the facility is used correctly, that staff members complete tasks as assigned, and that complaints, suggestions, and situations are handled professionally and courteously. They ensure that necessary discipline is carried out fairly and consistently. Assists in overseeing the daily operations of the front desk, including cash handling, membership sales, and maintaining a thorough understanding of current and upcoming events.

The Assistant will monitor access to the Recreation Center, welcome guests, answer phones, and ensure the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies while delivering outstanding customer service.

The typical hours for this position are 4:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Always act professionally.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Assist with the management and oversight of the Angleton Recreation Center, serving as the manager on duty. Support Front Desk Clerks, ensure department policy and procedures are followed, and help enforce rules and regulations regarding the proper use of the facility by guests and members by conducting regular facility walkthroughs.
• Provide citizens with knowledgeable information on recreation programs, activities, trips, membership fees, and rental details.
• Arrange chairs, tables, sporting equipment, or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities such as banquets, parties, group meetings, programs, or events.
• Demonstrate proper methods for storing and cleaning equipment to safeguard facilities and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and sanitary facility. Daily duties include cleaning the front desk area, counters, and floors; taking out the trash and recycling; cleaning weight room equipment and floors; cleaning restrooms; washing towels; mopping floors; and performing other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and controlled environment by identifying hazardous conditions and eliminating or minimizing them.
• Monitor access to the Angleton Recreation Center by ensuring memberships are up to date and that others are paying for day use and signing in before granting admission to the facility.
• Issue equipment to be used by participants and track loaned equipment until it is returned to the front desk, then inspect it for damage.
• Be knowledgeable in program registration, membership sales, and rental procedures, and maintain a balanced cash register. Communicate irregularities and deficiencies to the supervisor/manager in a timely fashion.
• Keep non-public areas secure at all times.
• Be prepared and organized.
• Recognize and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies. Provide proper emergency care, including first aid, CPR, and use of an AED, when necessary.
• Expected to report to work free from the effects of illegal drugs or alcohol, and reports to work free from impairment due to prescription drugs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  A high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• One year of experience in cash handling.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License in good standing and ability to maintain it.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Required to communicate with co-workers and the general public over the phone, radio and face-to-face.
• Ability to comprehend in a loud atmosphere over the telephone, radio, and face-to-face.
• Standing, walking, and sitting.
• Using hands and digits to handle or feel, and manipulate objects.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and bending.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Specific visual abilities include close, distant, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.