What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACILITY ATTENDANT - TENNIS CENTERS (PART-TIME) position at City of Newport News?
JOB DESCRIPTION
FACILITY ATTENDANT
PARKS & RECREATION
Human Resources
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Department
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position assists with the maintenance and operations of assigned
facility. Reports to a Recreation Center Supervisor, Recreation Program Supervisor, or Recreation
Facility Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and
assistance in a variety of circumstances to include ensuring building security, responding to emergency
situations involving, fields, courts, facilities and patrons; completes required reports such as accident,
incident, and attendance reports. May be responsible to keep scorebooks, operate game clocks, and serve on
athletic chain crew for various indoor and outdoor athletic events. May be responsible for accepting payments
for fees and services. Responds to questions from the public.
Assists with the maintenance and operations of assigned field or facility; sets up and breaks down
equipment for various events and meetings to include performing some maintenance and custodial
duties; monitors participants and spectators to maintain order and discipline; opens and closes the
facilities to include locking the gates and setting the alarm.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
- Recreational Programming - General knowledge of recreational programming and recreational
- Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services.
- Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to
- Cleaning Methods - Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used to perform custodial
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REQUIRED SKILLS
- Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
- Time Management – Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
- Computer Skills - Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet and related
accuracy.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
- Communication – Ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively so others will
writing.
- Mathematics – Ability to perform basic arithmetic applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a minimum of 16 years of age.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and sex
offender registry check.
This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work.
- Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
- Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
- Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depth, textures and visual cues or
- Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as dust, pollen, temperature and weather extremes, hazardous materials, violent individuals,
infectious disease, or rude/irate customers.
PC# 64741, 64742, 64842, 64843, 64844, 64868, 64874, 64894, 64941, 64943, 64945, 64974, 64992
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