Recreation Assistant - RE|CREATE

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting with program operations, including customer service, program registration, community events, program administration, and facility management.

• Routinely monitors facility use
• Processes registration and payments for class enrollment, facility memberships and renewals, park and facility rentals and reservations
• Ensures the safety of users, staff, and equipment
• Monitors patrons to ensure that facility rules are being adhered to
• Maintains cleanliness of facility, including all equipment, restrooms, and community rooms
• Sets up, maintains, and dismantles equipment according to the schedule of activities
• Answers questions in person and on the telephone to assist the general public
• Assists in the organization and implementation of events and programs
• Processes reservations for pavilion and community rooms
• Helps maintain attendance records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes, meetings, and facility use
• Prepares reports and maintains logs and records as necessary
• Enforces facility rules and regulations
• Establishes and maintains positive public relations
• Works varying shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, when needed
• Regularly works special events
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned

• High School Diploma, preferred
• CPR and First Aid certificate or ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

• Basic customer service techniques
• General purpose and operation of a recreational facility
• Personnel policies and procedures
• Understand and enforce facility rules
• Work well with the public
• Handle cash and balance a cash drawer
• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication
• Maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and fellow employees