PT Recreation Aide

CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA•Brookhaven, GA

6d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Aide assists with day-to-day operations and activities across the city’s Aquatic, Athletic, and Recreation departments and supports special events as needed. The role helps maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patrons throughout the Parks and Recreation division. Employees report to a designated supervisor and may work under direct or limited supervision. The position has no supervisory duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of progressively responsible clerical or general administrative experience; recreational-environment experience is preferred.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Valid Georgia driver’s license.
American Red Cross certification, or equivalent, in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid; must be completed within three months of hire.
Ability to perform calculations and use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, internet, and other relevant programs.
Ability to provide guidance and interpret procedures and standards, communicate using varied reference information, perform basic arithmetic, interpret written, oral, or schedule-based instructions, and exercise judgment.
Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including manual work and physical strength and agility.

Nice To Haves

One to two seasons of lifeguard experience, or equivalent education or training.
Lifeguard certification.
Volunteer, administrative, or assistant experience in recreation facility operations.
Customer service, public-facing, or general office experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service, answer telephone calls, share information about programs and services, distribute materials, respond to routine questions and complaints, research problems, and initiate resolutions.
Receive and record program, activity, and service payments; issue receipts; prepare bank deposits; and forward revenue to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintain activity and room-reservation schedules, reserve facilities, and update and post schedules.
Register participants and facility users, review applications and registration forms, and help prepare participant rosters and registration records.
Monitor facility users and program participants, address disruptive behavior and other issues, and escalate situations to the lead supervisor when necessary.
Assist with event and class setup, serve as an attendant, and explain program rules, regulations, and policies to participants.
Open or close facilities using proper procedures when scheduled.
Support daily facility operations by setting up equipment and performing sweeping, mopping, and general housekeeping.
Conduct routine safety inspections of facilities, grounds, and equipment; identify hazards, damage, and equipment problems; and take appropriate corrective action or report issues to supervisory staff.
Respond to emergencies as needed when the lead supervisor is unavailable.
Prepare and complete documents, reports, and operational materials under the lead supervisor’s guidance.
Receive, review, process, and maintain documents, payments, and administrative materials according to established procedures.
Communicate with supervisors, staff, instructors, coaches, officials, participants, parents, vendors, community organizations, and the public to coordinate work, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Provide community members with information about recreation and athletic programs, activities, facilities, schedules, and fees.
Attend and participate in staff training, meetings, and assigned drills.
Work as part of a team with seasonal, part-time, and volunteer staff under the direction of the supervisor on duty.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.