Recreation Aide - Parks & Recreation Admin

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a High Performance Organization (HPO).

The Recreation Aide is responsible for aiding and supporting in the supervision of recreation programs, special events, trips, operations, customer service, and facilities. Meet and greet the public. Maintain friendly customer service in all situations. Make and screen phone calls. Have a comfort level working with the general public under high traffic situations. Assist with computerized registration, correspondence, public relations, record keeping, and reports.

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment. Protect and supervise facilities and patrons. Assist with programming or conducting activities and special events for the population as required.

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Meets and greets public.
• Maintains friendly customer services in all situations.
• Assists with computerized registration, correspondence, public relations, record keeping and reports.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Protects and supervises facilities and patrons.
• Set-Up / Break-Down recreational and program equipment for events and activities.
• Assists with programming and special events.

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of computer functions and Microsoft Word.
• Some knowledge of planning, operating recreational programs and facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and preventative measures.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required and six (6) months previous experience and/or training working with the public or recreation programs. Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and…