Recreation Aide - Golf Course

DEFINITION / GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists with community recreation programs, including concessions, cultural arts, physical activities, special interest classes, and summer programs.

Works under the general supervision of the Golf Superintendent.

• Assist in the implementation of camp activities, including the distribution of flyers, rules and registration forms.
• Lead activities geared toward specific age groups.
• Assist in collecting fees; answer calls pertaining to camp activities and input data into the computer.
• Accurately collect money and complete daily cash reports.
• Assist with field or court setup for special activities.
• Assist in the implementation of community recreation programs.
• Assist in camps, classes, workshops and activities in recreation programs and cosponsored programs.
• Assist and implement cultural arts, physical activities, day camps and special interest activities for youth.
• Respond to public inquiries about recreation programs by telephone, correspondence or during public events.
• Assist in preparing publications such as brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs.
• Coordinate sports programs, register children for teams, collect fees, contact coaches, distribute and collect uniforms.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies, conducting arts/crafts activities for children, making arrangements for rental and use of Recreation Building, and helping set up tables and chairs for classes.
• Assist in scheduling activities at the Community/Civic Center.
• Assist in any concession-related activities, including design, layout, operation, inventory, and fee collecting.
• Promote interest and provide information regarding recreation/athletic programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other departments, and the general public.
• Effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints about services provided.
• Perform other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.
• Follow directions.
• Manage tee time sheet and EZ Links.
• Run cash register and receive annual dues payments and distribute bills.
• Parks and stores golf carts, empties trash, restocks items, cleans rental equipment, picks up trash in the parking lot, marshals golf course, checks water jugs, etc.
• Perform daily register reconciliation reports through the POS system.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.

• Serve as a member of various employee committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months related experience in recreation preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Valid Texas state driver's license or ability to obtain one by date of hire.

• Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise the work of volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; pre-employment drug screening; job-related tests may be required.

Personal computer (including word processing and database software); calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio; automobile; various sports equipment used in recreation programs.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The…