Recreation Assistant

Salary: $17.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location : Clive Harbach Center, IA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 00360
Department: Leisure Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 12/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2026 5:00 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Under the administrative direction of the Recreation Coordinator, performs a wide variety of functions in the area of recreation programming. Assists the Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and overseeing recreation programs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Examples of Essential Job Functions

• Provides support role to Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Lead positions in the planning, implementation, and supervision of recreational activities and events, and staff.
• Monitors programs to ensure safe, efficient operation and engages with participants to gather feedback.
• Provides a support role in the execution of lesson or program plans (activities, crafts, field trips, guest speakers).
• Assist with daily records, attendance sheets, incident reports, and accident reports.
• Responds to public concerns, questions, and suggestions in a calm and professional manner.
• Regular attendance is an essential function for this position.

Other Job Functions

• Attends required orientation and training sessions.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to think logically and follow written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions and to solve problems with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of the recreation facilities and proper use equipment.
• Ability to assist in supervising and engaging with recreation program participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and the public; ability to tactfully address a wide array of social situations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and appropriate precautions related to recreation programs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCEEducation Required High School diploma or equivalent GED/HiSET required.
Enrollment in or progress towards a BA/BS is preferred.

Experience Required Experience in recreation programming and experience working with children.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Iowa Driver's License with good driving record for the past three years.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications are required. The City of Clive will provide First Aid and CPR training to employees who do not already hold these certifications.
• Minimum age 16 or 18 if transporting participants.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Required Physical Activities
Reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, walking, stooping kneeling.

Vision Requirements
The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, preparing, analyzing text and/or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Physical Characteristics of the Job
Moderate Physical Demand:
Work that involves lifting up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Characteristics
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, that involves seasonal exposure to heat and cold. The position may involve exposure to unpleasant social situations, a fast-paced work environment, and irregular work hours.

Equipment and Materials Used
Recreation and sports equipment; computer and peripheral devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer); copier; photographic equipment; calculator; thermometers; general office equipment; MSDS information, mobile radio, cell phone, fax machine, various sports rules and policies.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any me. The list of duties is not exhaustive, and various requirements are subject to possible modification as reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.