Recreation Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Assistant is responsible assisting the Recreation team with various activities as outlined in the Essential Functions of the position.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, and teach recreation classes.
• Plan and organize special activities/events.
• Distribute and maintain equipment
• Maintain discipline and enforce regulations
• Open and close recreation centers and related facilities if necessary for program.
• Ensure the safety of recreation center patrons.
• Administer first aid.
• Supervise the use and ensure the security of the facility where program is taking place.
• Provide information to the public.
• Help register participants in classes.
• Maintain records and attendance logs as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of reports.
• Perform general maintenance work such as cleaning tables, chairs, and spaces where activities are taking place.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required by the Position

• Ability to interact with the public.
• Evaluate and understand the needs of the members participating in their program.
• Anticipate and prevent accidents.
• Comply with program policies and procedures.
• Communicate with Recreation Supervisor and other Recreation staff for program and personal needs.
• Use good judgement, understanding, reliability, and emotional stability.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures.

Supervisory Controls

The Recreation Assistant will work individually or with another Recreation Assistant if the program requires it. The Recreation Supervisor will ensure the Recreation Assistant is following proper protocols and procedures in programs and classes.

Guidelines

Guidelines include Moses Lake Parkes and Recreation and the Larson Recreation Center policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of working with the public and meeting their needs as far as it pertains to the specific program or class.
• The purpose of this position is to provide additional support to the Recreation Department, including support of Larson Recreation Center programs and classes as needed.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with participants in the programs or classes, members of the Larson Recreation Center, Building Attendants, and the Recreation Supervisor.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, facilitate classes, and motivate participants.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Operating standard office equipment, speakers, and computers.
• Full range of physical abilities that pertain to your class, if applicable. Examples include dancing, stepping, marching, hopping, skipping, jumping, bending, and stretching.
• Lift dumbbells, barbells, and other weights if necessary.

• May need to sit for long periods of time if the programs require it. Examples may include tutoring programs.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a minimum of a child/adult CPR certification or be willing to attain certification upon hire.
• Previous experience teaching at an organization is highly preferred.
• Experience working with the general public.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility; and such statements should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance workloads.

Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.

Company Description

Moses Lake is a diverse, connected and supportive community of innovation and opportunity that values its namesake lake, small town vibe, growing arts and cultural scene, aerospace, manufacturing and agricultural heritage, and an abundance of sunshine and outdoor activities.

Working for the City will afford you the opportunity to support the vision of Moses Lake, grow professionally, and work among diverse and dedicated staff with a goal to provide a service-oriented government that works with all interests in the community to implement our vision.

Our location and climate allow our residents to enjoy a variety of interests surrounding the Moses Lake community. Moses Lake is centrally located between Seattle and Spokane on Highway I-90 between fields of agriculture, freshwater lakes, vineyards and popular recreational destinations.

Moses Lake boosts active community parks and events, athletic venues and tournaments, a campground, and the popular Surf 'n Slide water park. The surrounding Columbia Basin area is filled with wine tours, a wildlife refuge, the Gorge Amphitheater, local fresh markets with direct-from-the-farm produce, and boutiques.

The City of Moses Lake is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our objective is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran.

Benefits

This seasonal position does not receive any city-sponsored benefits but does receive state-mandated sick leave.