Recreation Assistant

The City of Avondale is accepting applications for a Recreation Assistant in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department.

This position will assist the Recreation Coordinators and Recreation Programmers with special events, sports leagues, tournaments, and recreation programs. The incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all the duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Work schedule varies according to special events, sports leagues, tournament rentals, and programs. Programs and special events occur year‑round, and work schedules will vary based on program needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a part‑time, limited position working up to 19.99 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

Assist in special events, sport leagues and programs, as requested.

Train volunteers related to events, programs and activities.

Programming the various elements of a special event.

Complete and file accident and statistical reports, incidents and issues pertaining to program proceedings as required.

Perform on‑site inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and City safety policies and procedures.

Open and close facilities. Enforce rules and regulations and monitor security of facilities.

Provide general cleanup of grounds and facilities including, but not limited to, restrooms, dugouts, parking lots utilizing various manually operated tools.

Instruct recreation programs, activities and events.

Provide front line customer service to for event participants, program, tournament, event and sports participants as well as park visitors.

High School diploma or GED equivalency. Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Requires a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Work requires the ability to read rosters and correspondence (i.e., e‑mails) from recreation office.

Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages.

Work requires the ability to write simple instructions and guides.

Must be able to work with citizens or participants in accordance with recreation policies and procedures.

Works requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees. Must maintain regular attendance. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.