Recreation Program Assistant - SEASONAL

The City of Waukee is looking for seasonal Recreation Program Assistants. The Recreation Program Assistant I provides supervision, instruction and transportation to participants in programs provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.

3 months

May to mid-August

Up to 40 hours per week

• Programs are held 7 days a week
Weekdays:
Majority of work hours are during the day, but could vary depending on leagues, programs, and events.
• Occasional nights and weekends

$16.00 - $18.00

Must be 18 years of age.

• Supervises program participants in areas such as youth programs and activities, adult and youth sports leagues, senior citizen activities, various tournaments and special events.
• Promotes a positive, safe, healthy and inviting learning environment and good behavior amongst all staff and participants.
• Ensures all rules, regulations, and safety policies are properly enforced.
• May assist Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Coordinator with planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and leading recreational activities and programs.
• Utilizes the Recreation Coordinator as a mentor to gain specific knowledge, skills, and improve team building efforts.
• Completes Parks & Recreation facility preparation and maintenance as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service and general information, resolving problems and inquiries within scope of authority.
• Transports recreation participants in city vehicles as needed.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
• Work efficiently and safely with little direct supervision.
• Display willingness to listen and learn. Ask for clarification as needed.
• Exhibit a cheerful attitude.
• Establish clear, open‑minded, trustworthy, bias‑free and customer‑focused communication to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Uphold the Waukee Parks & Recreation Mission Statement with integrity and professionalism.
• Attentive to the City’s and the Department's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18.
• Experience working with children.
• Be comfortable working in close proximity with children of all ages.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.

• Be responsive to visual and verbal alarms and other indications of distress.
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including walkways, trails, stairs and undeveloped areas.
• Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone and in writing using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members.

• Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.
• Position requires travel within the City which imposes common travel hazards.
• Standard work hours will vary from zero to 40 plus hours per week to meet the needs of the department and will include evenings and weekends.
• To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must be present at assigned location.
• There is no residency requirement for this position.