Recreation Aide - Trophy Club Park

Trophy Club•Town Hall, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine support duties for recreational programs, activities, and events. The purpose of this position is to provide support to recreational programs and activities that meet the needs of a diverse community. This is the entry-level classification responsible for providing operational support to an assigned program area.

Requirements

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Minimum age requirement is 16 years old at time of hire
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED is required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment
Knowledge of: Recreation program services, operations, and activities
Knowledge of: Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of: Proper care and use of recreation equipment, materials, and supplies
Knowledge of: Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of recordkeeping
Knowledge of: Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Knowledge of: Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
Ability to: Lead and conduct assigned program classes or activities
Ability to: Maintain the safety of program activities and participants
Ability to: Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner
Ability to: Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner
Ability to: Make basic mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy; count money and make change
Ability to: Respond appropriately to changing situations
Ability to: Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships
Ability to: Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assists in the implementation and monitoring of Town procedures with respect to participant safety
Provides excellent customer service and is knowledgeable about Town programs, rules, and procedures
Performs routine administrative duties such as phone and counter reception and registration processing
Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work
Assists with Town with special events as needed
Attends in-service training as required by the Department
Ensures a non-competitive, positive, self-image enhancing environment for each participant through the direction of non-competitive, fun, varied and well-organized activities (Camp Counselor)
Leads activities that provides the opportunity for involvement of all children on an equal level (Camp Counselor)
Prepares, in advance, directions for activities, daily schedules and required equipment used during the activities (Camp Counselor)
Exhibits enthusiasm for the activity to impart a feeling of excitement to camp participants (Camp Counselor)
Follows procedures for camper check-in/check-out (Camp Counselor)
Completes reports for accidents/incidents, behavioral modifications, and camp schedules (Camp Counselor)
Promotes safety and proper storage of equipment, including inventory of supplies (Camp Counselor)
Ensures safety of youth during transportation while on field trips (Camp Counselor)
Provides and adheres to established guidelines set forth for the safety, behavior, communication, and discipline of the camp participants (Camp Counselor)
Recognizes and rewards positive, improved, and outstanding behavior and/or accomplishments of camp participants (Camp Counselor)
Accepts and records admission fees and concession fees accurately using a cash register or other means of revenue tracking (Pool Cashier)
Greets all customers either in person or via telephone in a timely and professional manner (Pool Cashier)
Makes information on departmental programs available to customers upon request (Pool Cashier)
Serves food for swimming pool patrons in accordance with the Town of Trophy Club and County Health codes (Pool Cashier)
Assists with maintaining the Aquatic facility and surrounding area (Pool Cashier)
Assists with pool party reservations as needed (Pool Cashier)
Prepares bank deposits and departmental records and reports (Pool Cashier)
Enforces pool entrance requirements (Pool Cashier)
Keeps Pool Manager notified of any customer safety concerns (Pool Cashier)
Performs safety procedures including the emergency action plan for the facility (Pool Cashier)