Part Time Program and Recreation Assistant

Position: Part Time Program and Recreation Assistant

Location: Elkhart, IN

Job : 904

# of Openings: 1

Parks and Recreation

Program and Recreation Assistant

Programs and Recreation

Part-time

Hourly, $17-$19

Non-Exempt

Program and Recreation Coordinator

Supports the program and recreation coordinator in developing, managing, and evaluating programs and recreational activities. Assists in managing program staff and volunteers. Presents a cheerful demeanor and positive attitude in all work duties.

• Assists in creating and overseeing enrichment activities and recreational offerings.
• Evaluates activities, programs, and classes for content, techniques, and special problems.
• Monitors programs for function, safety, and equipment issues; performs safety and health-related cleaning and maintenance services as needed; requests maintenance services as necessary in facilities and program sites.
• Open and close program sites facilities; sets up and takes down equipment and supplies needed for scheduled activities; ensures that safety equipment is in good working order and easily accessible.
• Enforces facility, department, and city rules and regulations.
• Administers various types of leagues, including signing up participants, creating rosters, bracketing, compiling rules, and scheduling dates, times, locations, and referees for games and practices.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment. Participates in the procurement process.
• Maintains documentation on all programs and participants; prepares statistical and summary reports as needed.
• Responds to routine inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensures hourly employees adhere to established work methods and techniques; informs hourly employees of applicable city and department policies, procedures, standards, and specifications; reviews needs with appropriate supervisory and management staff.
• May assist with scheduling hourly staff; ensures appropriate staff to participant ratio for assigned summer camp and children’s programs.

• Engage and communicate with the participants and staff to ensure quality programming.
• Gathers information from various sources to identify needs and trends for new programs; drafts program outlines and reviews with higher-level staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability: being flexible and adaptable to changing needs and circumstances. This could involve adjusting schedules, modifying activities, and handling unexpected situations effectively.
• Visit each program daily: solve problems in a timely manner if necessary.
• Assist in communication and outreach. Communicating with participants, parents, and other stakeholders about program activities, events, and updates.
• Must be available for frequent nights and weekend activities.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, preferably in parks and recreation education, or sports and recreation. Or high school diploma/GED and 5 years’ demonstrated experience with recreation management or program development and management.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in program management.
• CPRP preferred, or ability to earn within 18 months of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must be a critical thinker who is able to work with little direction.
• Must be able to discipline appropriately and mediate situations through sound conflict resolution skills.
• Willing to be flexible in job duties as needed, sometimes spontaneously.
• Support others through teamwork, dedication and guidance in order to achieve excellence in a task or activity.
• Must have complete knowledge, or proven ability to learn, the rules and regulations of the city program including the Child Safety Policy.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community program.
• Must be comfortable talking in front of large groups.
• Have knowledge of developmental skills of children ages 5-17.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office.