Recreation Aide - Athletics and Special Events

City of Rowlett • Rowlett, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as support to athletics, recreation programs and special events. Based on the assignment, this position may receive work assignments from Parks and Recreation Programmer, Athletics and Aquatics Supervisor, Special Event and Marketing Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Manager. Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed, hours of operation may vary. Performs related duties as required. Essential Job Functions Monitors and cleans Parks and Recreation Department facilities during scheduled programs. Provides instruction to patrons at Recreation programs. Provides excellent customer service by responding to customers' questions and needs. Assists with various recreation program duties including opening, closing and operation of programs, leagues, tournaments or special events. Ensures the safety of all spectators and participants in programs and facilities and keeps supervisor informed regarding safety related issues. Works special events as assigned. This position serves as support to athletics, recreation programs, special events and the parks division as needed. Based on the assignment, this position may receive work assignments from Parks and Recreation Programmer, Athletics and Aquatics Supervisor, Special Event and Marketing Coordinator, Community Centre Supervisor, Recreation Manager or Parks Manager. Performs related duties as required. Responsible for regular attendance and reporting to work on time. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform cash handling duties, accurately count money and make change.
• Ability to use a calculator and do basic math functions.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills and be able to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to use the computer and applicable computer programs.
• Ability to work outdoors as required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett.
• Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays depending on scheduled programs.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillator or completion of certification within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of general sports rules (basketball, softball, volleyball and football)
• Ability to operate a cash register, scoreboard or computer may be required or preferred.
• Some knowledge of general sports rules (basketball, softball, volleyball, and football), recreation programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and cleans Parks and Recreation Department facilities during scheduled programs.
• Provides instruction to patrons at Recreation programs.
• Provides excellent customer service by responding to customers' questions and needs.
• Assists with various recreation program duties including opening, closing and operation of programs, leagues, tournaments or special events.
• Ensures the safety of all spectators and participants in programs and facilities and keeps supervisor informed regarding safety related issues.
• Works special events as assigned.
• Serves as support to athletics, recreation programs, special events and the parks division as needed.
• Responsible for regular attendance and reporting to work on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed