Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

City of Spokane Valley

Under supervision, assists in organization, development, and personal leadership in recreation activities of all types; does other related duties as required.

• Assist in curriculum planning, organization, promotion, and implementation of recreational programs and activities.
• Help promote recreation programs of all types.
• Help organize and lead groups and individuals in various activities.
• Plan, implement, and publicize special events.
• Help participants attain greater skills in and enjoyment from recreation activities.
• Assist in maintaining records and completing reports.
• Demonstrate and explain techniques, procedures, materials, equipment, and supplies used in the recreation program.
• Set up and clean activity area to ensure it is neat and free of health/safety hazards.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations and report incidents according to established procedures.
• Welcome visitors and answer incoming telephone calls.
• Notify patrons of activity schedules and registration requirements.
• Monitor participants to ensure orderly conduct.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Report to supervisor orally or in writing on groups and individuals.
• Maintain records.
• Learn to utilize electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency.

• Driver's license valid in New Jersey if operation of a vehicle is required.

• Ability to assist in instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates, and the public.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position, with American Sign Language or Braille also considered acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Not Eligible for COAC Benefits