Program Assistant - Parks and Recreation Part time

City of New Albany•New Albany, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of New Albany, Indiana is seeking an energetic applicant who enjoys serving the general public and delivering quality recreational programs. This part-time position coordinates recreational and leisure programs and activities, supports special events, and helps provide services to the community. The Program Assistant supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of parks and recreation programs; responds to public questions and concerns; works with community organizations; and instructs or leads activities as needed. The position also helps coordinate facility use and reservations, provides general information by phone, and participates in City and industry-related meetings as required.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to correspond professionally and efficiently with internal and external clients and vendors by phone, email, and written correspondence.
Excellent attention to detail in an environment with rapidly changing data.
Interpersonal skills that encourage openness, candor, and trust internally and externally.
Accurate and timely completion of projects and reports.
Ability to maintain City information confidentially.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, theories, and techniques of recreation programs in the assigned program area.
Ability to use independent judgment and take initiative.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
High school graduation or equivalency.
Skilled in using computers, including word processing and social media marketing.
Valid Indiana Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Two-year college degree preferred and/or two years of recreation experience.
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating parks and recreation programs, including practices and concessions, camps, sports leagues, enrichment field trips, and special events.
Address public questions and concerns regarding recreation program offerings and related issues.
Promote collaborative efforts with community organizations.
Instruct and lead recreation programs and activities as required.
Maintain a safe recreational environment for participants.
Coordinate use of program area facilities in accordance with facility use agreements and regulations; file necessary permits and forms, register the public, and schedule reservations as needed.
Assist with calls by tactfully answering requests, screening and routing questions and complaints, and providing general information.
Attend City and industry-related meetings as required.
Contribute as a member of the department's team and other teams as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.