Recreation Aide

City of Pharr•Pharr, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Pharr as a Seasonal Recreation Aide and immerse yourself in a vibrant community-focused environment! This onsite position allows you to engage directly with residents, helping to create memorable recreational experiences for families and individuals alike. Experience the thrill of problem-solving in real-time while contributing to innovative community programs that foster joy and connection. At a competitive pay of $9.00 per hour, you'll be part of a dynamic, customer-centric team that thrives on energy and professionalism. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Pharr, TX. Become an integral part of our forward-thinking culture while enjoying the satisfaction of enhancing community engagement in a fun, supportive atmosphere!

Requirements

Strong understanding of safety hazards and essential precautions is vital to create a secure environment for all participants in recreation and athletic programs.
Familiarity with the fundamentals and techniques of various sports, fitness, cultural, and arts activities.
Ability to develop and administer engaging recreation and athletic programs tailored to the community's needs.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and community members.
Positive and energetic approach.
Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe environment for recreation and athletic program participants.
Knowledge of fundamentals and techniques of athletics fitness cultural/social activities and/or arts and crafts sufficient to be able to perform a variety of duties related to the work assignment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the working environment and with those contacted in the course of work.
Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

Nice To Haves

Customer-centric skills
Proactive approach

Responsibilities

Supervising exciting seasonal programs and activities, including our vibrant aquatic program.
Inspecting facilities for potential hazards, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
Promptly reporting any broken equipment to the appropriate supervisor.
Answering telephone inquiries and providing valuable information regarding athletic and recreation programs, as well as registration details.