Recreation Assistant (Seasonal / Temporary)

Under close supervision, the incumbent will provide assistance to Recreation Coordinators with special events, sports leagues, tournaments, and recreation programs.  Duties will vary depending on the Division of Parks & Recreation (P&R) the incumbent is assigned to.  Programs and special events occur throughout the year and work schedule may vary depending on program need including evenings, weekends and holidays.

As a Recreation Assistant you will:

• Provide front line customer service on the phone or walk-ins in a fast, friendly and professional manner.
• Participate in daily operations of assigned facility which may include organizing, cleaning and sanitizing work area and public areas; monitoring and maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Responds to requests for information, complaints, and/or other related issues from the general public.
• Prepares a variety of paperwork, rosters, reports, and simple statistics related to daily activities.
• Receives and processes recreation program registrations, memberships, and facility reservations, which involves routine bookkeeping activities such as processing refunds, printing membership cards, and day passes, processing class transfers, and other related functions.
• Assist with pre-event and post-event activities which may include event setup, painting and decorating, purchasing supplies, design and creation of ideas and themes, cleanup and reorganization, props and decoration storage, and monitor and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Participate in daily operations of assigned facility which may include distributing and collecting gaming equipment within applicable facilities, setting up facilities for classes.
• Assist with event day operations which may include cash handling, beverage and giveaway distribution and leading community activities.
• Performs a variety of clerical activities in support of office operations, which may include inputting information into databases, preparing promotional flyers and related items, answering phones, filing, maintaining calendar of events, websites, etc.
• Monitors patrons utilizing recreation facilities.  Identifies and resolves potentially hazardous situations.  Exercises diligence in maintaining safety for all members and guests.
• Performs emergency service by rescue, respond and first aid in all situations through the facility as necessary.
• Assist with preparation of sports fields including painting field lines, watering and grooming infields, chalking foul lines.
• Assists with instruction of recreation programs, classes, activities, and events
• May assist with cleaning facilities if need.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Will possess knowledge of:

• Local park rules and regulations
• Basic principles and techniques of recreational activities.
• Basic safety procedures related to a recreation facility.
• Basic first aid
• Effective communication skills and customer service practices.
• Software applications such as MS Office Suite of Programs including Excel Spreadsheets.

Will have the ability to:

• Understand and follow written departmental policies and procedures.
• Understand and interpret recreation policies and procedures when working with citizens or event participants.
• Adapt to different participant needs and weather conditions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, participants, interested groups and the general public.
• Work independently or collaboratively
• Communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Work with software applications such as MS Office Suite of Programs including Excel Spreadsheets
• Perform general calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• Work varying schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays as special events require.

Education, Certifications, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR Certification or must be able to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card – Level 1 or able to obtain prior first-day employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

DESIRED/PREFERRED:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis residency.
• Customer service experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of a vehicle on City business.   Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely.  Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements. Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry.  There is need to stand, stoop, walk, and lift heavy objects (over 100 pounds) during the course of the workday. Requires the use of a vehicle on City business.   Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely.

Salary : $30,576