Recreation Program Assistant I

Under the administrative direction of the Recreation Coordinator, performs a wide variety of functions in the area of recreation programming.  Assists the Coordinator to plan, coordinate and oversee recreation programs.

Recreation Program Assistant I - Harbach Center 
 
 This position will be working at the Harbach Center, at 8505 Harbach Blvd, Clive, IA 50325. 
 
 New Public Hours (as of Monday, July 1, 2024)

• Provides support role to Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Lead positions in the planning, implementation, and supervision of recreational activities and events, and staff.  
• Monitors programs for safe and efficient operation.  Interacts with program participants and seeks feedback.  
• Provides a support role in the execution of lesson or program plans (activities, crafts, field trips, guest speakers).
• Assist with daily records, attendance sheets, incident reports, and accident reports.
• Handles public concerns, problems or suggestions in a calm and professional manner.
• Regular attendance is essential for this position.

• Attends orientation and training sessions as required.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

• Ability to think logically and follow written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions and to solve problems with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of the facilities and proper use of recreation and other equipment.
• Ability to help supervise and interact with recreation participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and the public; ability to tactfully address a wide array of social situations.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and regulations regarding recreation programs.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• BA/BS on in pursuit thereof preferred.

• Any work in recreation programming preferred.
• Experience working with children.

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Iowa Driver License and have a good driving record for the past three years.
• First Aid and CPR is required.
• Must be 16 years of age.

Required Physical Activities

Reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, walking, stooping kneeling.

The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, preparing, analyzing text and/ or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Medium work exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently.

The work is performed both inside and outside and includes seasonal exposure to heat and cold. The work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations, significant work pace pressures and irregular work hours.

Various recreation and sports equipment, Network computer including keyboard, monitor, mouse, and printer, copy machine, photographic equipment, calculator, thermometers, potentially hazardous chemicals, general office equipment, MSDS information, mobile radio, cell phone, fax machine, various sports rules and policies.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any me. The list of duties is not exhaustive and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.

Salary : $14 - $20