Recreation Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting with miscellaneous programs offered by the Parks Department and a variety of special events at the facility rentals. The Recreation Assistant will act as the Event Host for the facility rentals and programming. Duties may include setting up and tearing down event / rental items such as tables, chairs, tents, banners, sound equipment, etc. The Recreation Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day operations of programming, and rentals. Must be able to work independently and as a team player.

Essential Functions : Employee must be able to complete these with or without accommodation

• Excellent customer service to all visitors to rentals and programs.
• Assist in coordinating volunteers in implementing leisure service programs for Washington Township Park
• Respond to public inquiries, resolve complaints and conflicts for programming and events
• Promote programs to the community
• Help maintain and organize program and event equipment, initiating repairs / replacement, and inventory
• Responsible for planning and implementing programming an events for the community.
• Assist with registrations for events, reservations for facilities, and assist office staff with other administrative duties
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding park issues.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of 50lbs. on a consistent basis with occasional standing, bending, and carrying.
• Work requires the ability to work extended and / or evening hours, on occasion work weekend / holiday hours.
• Able to Plan, set-up, run and break-down programs and events
• Enforcing Park and facility rules and calling for appropriate assistance when necessary
• Assisting with the maintenance of equipment and ensuring safe and proper use of the equipment
• Follow all Washington Township policies and procedures as described in the Employee Manual and all other Parks Department policies and guidelines
• General office work and basic data entry
• Perform other related duties and / or special projects as needed
• Must be able to work on several tasks at once.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Salary Description

40,000-45,000