Recreation Attendant

Title: Recreation Attendant

Organization: PARDS: Recreation

Department: Recreation

Location: PARDS Sports Park

Rate of Pay: $13.00

Job Summary

The Recreation Attendant is to monitor the Sports Park athletic facility area and to arrange and run all recreational activities. The Recreation Attendant is responsible for ensuring safety through supervision, preparing activities and games, and maintaining the cleanliness of facilities. The Recreation Attendant works according to set procedures under direct supervision of the Recreation and Events Coordinator.

Competencies

• Citizen Value
• Cultural Competence Interpersonal Awareness
• Dependable
• Trustworthy
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Decision Making

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Opens and closes the Recreation facilities.
• Sets up and monitors all games, activities, and equipment for patrons of the park facilities
• Answers the telephone and communicates with the public regarding general information.
• Monitors all recreational activities, events, and games, and keeps track of the number of participants.
• Organizes the equipment room and distributes equipment.
• Sweeps and mops the recreational facilities and restrooms.
• Cleans recreation facilities and performs basic outside maintenance.
• Collects and removes trash from the facilities.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school or GED, plus one (1) year of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Independence & Judgement

Average judgement; must recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination. May involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules

Initiative & Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: not demanded to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort. May require brief periods of muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 20lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of a City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to outdoor elements is brief.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

Position is not eligible for benefits.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.