Recreation Aide - Parks & Recreation Admin.

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Aide is responsible for aiding and supporting in the supervision of recreation programs, special events, trips, operations, customer service, and facilities. This role involves meeting and greeting the public, maintaining friendly customer service in all situations, making and screening phone calls, and having a comfort level working with the general public under high traffic situations. The position also assists with computerized registration, correspondence, public relations, record keeping, and reports, as well as maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment. The Recreation Aide protects and supervises facilities and patrons and assists with programming or conducting activities and special events for the population as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Six (6) months previous experience and/or training working with the public or recreation programs.
Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Must have current CPR/First Aid and AED certificate or obtain upon employment.
Must have knowledge and understanding of computer functions and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of planning, operating recreation programs and facilities.
Some knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and preventive measures.

Responsibilities

Meets and greets public.
Maintains friendly customer services in all situations.
Assists with computerized registration, correspondence, public relations, record keeping and reports.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
Protects and supervises facilities and patrons.
Set-Up / Break-Down recreational and program equipment for events and activities.
Assists with programming and special events.