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Recreation Assistant

City of Allen, TX
Allen, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2025

HIRING RANGE: $15.44 Hourly
FULL SALARY RANGE: $15.44 - $18.92 Hourly

The City:

With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.

The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"
  • People First Giving priority to others
  • RespectTreating others with courtesy and dignity
  • IntegrityServing with honesty, trust and hard work
  • DeliverFollowing through on commitments while exceeding expectations
  • ExcelCreating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the provision of recreational activities for City of Allen and surrounding area residents. This is accomplished by providing numerous forms of customer service at the Senior Recreation Center. Other duties may include registering citizens for classes, activities, processing POS transactions, registering citizens for membership, assisting in opening and closing duties, maintaining the facility, providing various administrative services and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Responsible for setting up and breaking down activity rooms for weekly events which includes setting up and moving tables, lifting chairs from stacks and moving chairs throughout the room.
  • Provides customer service by greeting members, answering and directing phone calls, providing facility information, including class schedules, hours of operation and policies, distributing equipment, supervising member activities inside facility and on outings and by answering member questions and concerns.
  • Registers citizens for classes, activities by operating membership software, entering data, taking payments, filing records and providing members with pertinent information regarding the facility and registration.
  • Processes POS transactions by operating ACTIVE Software, entering and recording sales transactions and taking payments.
  • Registers citizens for membership by operating ACTIVE software, ensuring necessary paperwork is completed and filed, entering information into computer system and accepting payments.
  • Assists in opening and closing facilities duties, accounting for cash levels and printing reports for reconciliation of check/cash levels and record of daily transactions.
  • Maintains facility, interior and exterior, by reporting complaints and problems, making calls for repair, handling customer complaints where appropriate, identifying current risk and forecasting potential problems.
  • Provides various administrative services by ensuring safety in facility, assisting with development of brochures, signs and other marketing tools, maintaining adequate levels of supplies and marketing tools, assisting with special events and providing clerical based services.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • High School diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements
  • Valid Class C Drivers License
  • CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment

Work Schedule

We are hiring for two positions, each with different work schedules:

Position 1
  • Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Every other weekend:
    • Friday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Sunday, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Position 2
  • Tuesday through Friday, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Weekend hours
The employer has the flexibility to adjust an employee's working hours as needed and at their discretion.

Overall Physical Strength Demands
  • Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Supplemental Information

Reading

Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math
Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing
Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Managerial
Receives directions: The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion.

Supervisory / Organizational Control
No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Complexity
Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.

Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills
Discussion Frequent: From 21% to 50% of work time.


Discover the Exceptional Benefits of Working with the City of Allen!

This position comes with a splash of perks, offering a few select benefits to keep you supported while you grow and thrive in your role!

Workers Compensation

  • Safety Net: You’re fully covered for any work-related injuries, ensuring your peace of mind on the job.
Generous Time Off
  • Paid Holidays: Enjoy nine paid holidays annually, plus a personal day just for you.
  • Vacation: Earn 60 hours of vacation annually, increasing to 80 hours after 10 years of service—giving you ample time to relax and recharge.
  • Unlimited Sick Leave: Accrue 2.31 hours per pay period with no cap, ensuring flexibility for when you need it most.

Retirement Benefits
  • TMRS Participation: Secure your future with the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a 2-to-1 city match upon vesting and retirement.
  • Social Security: Gain additional retirement security by participating in Social Security.
Longevity Rewards
  • Monthly Bonus: After your first year, receive $2 for every month of service—a reward that grows with your career.


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Experience a benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Apply today and start your rewarding journey with us!

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