Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant/Part-Time Position

General Description –

This is a part-time administrative position of some difficulty and complexity. The employee is responsible for assisting in the organization and administration of recreational programming and performs a variety of technical and confidential administrative support duties for the Parks & Recreation Department. The work requires the exercise of independent judgment in addressing situations involving the public, intergovernmental, and interdepartmental relations. Assignments are received under the direction of the Director of Parks & Recreation in the form of general outlines of desired results and the employee is expected to develop methods and routines for the completion of assigned tasks. The position may require work on evenings and weekends and will be on a part-time basis with limited hours per week as assigned.

Essential Job Functions/Not limited to the Following:

• Assists the Parks & Recreation Department in achieving its daily and seasonal goals within available resources in a supporting role.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding the Department’s services and programming made by telephone or email as well as correspondences made in person or during public meetings.
• Assists in the planning, organization, administration, and marketing of a year-round schedule of community and recreation programs with primary emphasis on the organization and processing of programming registrations and providing planning support for community events.
• Assists in carrying out the responsibilities of the Department’s marketing plan by preparing electronic publications such as social media and e-newsletter, updating the relevant areas of the website, and distributing information throughout the Township.
• Assists in the scheduling of parks and recreation facilities under the Department’s oversight.
• Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers and prepares information for studies and reports; and makes recommendations as requested.
• Performs all other duties as required.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications -

• Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in the field of recreation or a related field from an accredited college or university, with two (2) years of responsible professional experience including internships in recreation, physical education or community programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating considerable knowledge and exposure to the principles and practices of recreation programs may be considered.
• Must be self-motivated and committed to the profession with sound knowledge on the principals of administration, event planning and coordination, and facility management.
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation programming; good knowledge of equipment and facilities required for a comprehensive parks and recreation program; knowledge of community recreation and leisure needs and resources.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and administer community programs; ability to analyze, research, and utilize a variety of reports and information.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License at the time of employment.
• Background check and drug test are required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• Ability to communicate strongly, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills; ability to understand, organize, index and reference a wide variety of administrative information and records. Employee must be resourceful and have the ability to work independently, exercise discretion and independent judgment, assess priorities, multi-task, and possess problem solving capabilities. Must be able to discern matters of sensitivity and confidentiality and to handle stressful situations. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, supervisors, other agencies and the public. Must be able to represent Radnor Township in a professional manner at all times. Must be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules as required by the Parks & Recreation Department.
• Skilled in operating all standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, copiers, fax machines, postage machines, and calculators.
• Must have strong computer skills including thorough knowledge of programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint software for word processing, spreadsheet, database and electronic mail functions and be willing to learn new applications and techniques including software applications, desktop publications and internet research.

Physical Requirements -

• The physical demands of this position must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• This is generally light to moderate work; employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Must have the ability to sit for up to 4-8 hours or stand for 2-8 hours in a day , must also be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift and carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds for filing and other office procedures. Must have the ability to use both right and left hands and fingers for grasping, repetitive motions and fine manipulation. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Must have the ability to talk, hear and walk without assistance. Must have the ability to report to work and perform required duties under a flexible schedule five days a week for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day, evening and weekend work will be required.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person