Recreation Assistant; Part-Time Weekends

Responsibilities

Under close supervision, the Recreation Assistant provides customer service to patrons and performs routine problem resolution in assigned location. This position operates Saturday from 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday from 10:00am - 6:00pm, plus an additional 10 hours throughout the week.

Recreation Assistant (all areas of assignment)

• Provide customer service in a fast, friendly, and professional manner.
• Participate in daily operations of assigned facility which may include organizing, cleaning and sanitizing work area and public areas; monitoring and maintaining inventory and supplies.
• Respond to requests for information, complaints, and/or other related issues from the general public.
• Prepare a variety of paperwork, rosters, reports, and simple statistics related to daily activities.
• Operate cash register, balance cash register, complete receipts, handle cash, ensure cash drawers and deposits are properly accounted for after each shift; maintain security of cash and keep accurate records of monies and transactions.
• Attend in‑service trainings and maintain required certifications.

Recreation Assistant (Assigned to Parks & Recreation)

• Receive and process recreation program registrations, memberships, and facility reservations, which involves routine bookkeeping activities, including processing refunds; printing membership cards and day passes; processing class transfers; and performing other related activities.
• Assist with pre‑event and post‑event activities which may include event setup, painting and decorating, purchasing supplies, design and creation of ideas and themes, cleanup and reorganization, props and decoration storage, and monitoring and maintaining inventory and supplies.
• Participate in the daily operations of assigned facility which may include distributing and collecting gaming equipment within applicable facilities; setting up facilities for classes.
• Assist with event day operations which may include cash handling, beverage and giveaway distribution and leading community activities.
• Perform a variety of clerical activities in support of office operations, which may include inputting information into databases; preparing promotional flyers and related items; answering phones; filing; maintaining calendar of events; entering information into databases, websites, and/or other applicable tracking system; and performing other related activities.
• Monitor patrons utilizing recreation facilities; identify and resolve potentially hazardous situations; exercise diligence in maintaining safety for all members and guests; perform emergency service by rescue, respond, and first aid in all situations throughout the facility as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience required. Customer service and cash handling experience preferred.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.
• Depending on area of assignment: must hold a Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification or obtain the certification within 30 days of hire.