Recreation Assistant - On Call

On Call Recreation Assistant

The City of Sherwood is looking for an On Call Recreation Assistant! Sherwood, Oregon is a welcoming community with residents who enjoy the quality of life afforded by the picturesque surroundings, economic opportunities and community engagement. This rapidly growing city is part of the Willamette Valley known for its delectable Pinot Noirs and is surrounded by the Tualatin and Chehalem Mountains.

A city of more than 20,000 people call Sherwood home and Washington County has approximately 450,000 residents. This county's communities serve as great places to raise families for those working in Portland as well as neighboring employment centers in the silicon forest that makes up the metro region. Come join us as our next Field House, On Call Recreation Assistant!

This is an on-call, weekend position, with occasional weeknights and holidays.

This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.

• Set up facilities for events and activities as needed, following written and drawn diagrams. Work cooperatively with staff members to plan and execute room set up and tear-down.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Provide customer service, greet visitors and respond to inquiries from the public.
• Provide information in a clear, concise and efficient manner.
• Register participants in classes and special events.
• Open and close facilities for programs and events, following safety protocols.
• Accept and receipt payments as needed.
• Perform cash & cash register handling procedures as needed.
• Perform a variety of clerical activities, such as photocopying, filing, sorting documents, mailings, etc.
• Monitor facility during special events, providing customer service to renter and event participants, monitoring safety and adherence to facility guidelines and reviewing check in/out procedures.
• Perform light cleaning duties as needed.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the general public.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Knowledge of:
General knowledge of recreation programs and general office practices and procedures, English and business grammar, customer service, and use of standard office equipment. Ability to:
Interact effectively with the public, including coaches, teams, players, parents, spectators, and other employees; function in a high energy environment and provide quality customer service to clients of all Recreation Division programs; conduct all games, matches, and activities according to prescribed rules and regulations.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment as a student; and some experience or program specific knowledge in the assigned activity. Special Requirement/License:
Valid Oregon Driver's License. Desirable

Qualifications:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications and software utilized within the assigned department. Bilingual in Spanish. Previous experience working directly with the public and/or in municipal recreation programs.

City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Selection Process 1. An evaluation of education, training and work experience of submitted application packets will be screened by Human Resources. 2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include your resume and cover letter and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable).

3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

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