Recreation Aide

City of Mercer Island•Mercer Island, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine clerical activities providing fundamental support for the daily and special activities for the City of Mercer Island’s Recreation Division. Work involves facility set-up and breakdown for indoor and outdoor programs, activities, and events, and interacting frequently and professionally with internal and external individuals and groups. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. This is a part-time position working up to 19.75 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Some previous directly related experience
Valid WA State Driver’s License with a driving record free from frequent or serious violations
A three (3) year driving record abstract must be submitted prior to hire
CPR and First Aid certification within first year of employment
Knowledge of clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures
Skill in using mathematics required for the work
Ability to learn to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department / organization specific software
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to clean, organize, and learn how to use and maintain the equipment necessary for the work
Ability to enforce facility rules, safety standards, policies, and guidelines
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records
Ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files in numerical, alphabetical, or chronological sequence
Ability to review, compile, and organize forms, documents, and related records for efficient processing and ready retrieval
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Ability to commute independently to and from work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule (virtually or in person), including to community meetings and events
Ability to work outside of standard business hours to attend meetings and/or events

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Responsibilities

Cleans and organizes facilities and equipment used in all indoor and outdoor recreation spaces and locations; reports all custodial service needs per established policies and procedures
Opens and closes recreation facilities as scheduled; prepares recreation spaces and locations for programs, activities, and events by setting up, breaking down, and cleaning equipment and furniture
Maintains supplies and equipment and reports inventory and equipment issues to assigned supervisor
Ensures proper and orderly use of facilities by customers
Assists and interacts with guests, volunteers, and staff; reports hazards, accidents, and incidents to appropriate staff member, and responds to medical emergencies and incidents per established protocols and guidelines
Gathers and organizes data and information for programs, activities, and events, including but not limited to, participant and emergency contact information, activity resources, registration lists, and attendance
Supports customer service desk activities, performing data entry and receptionist duties, as requested
Assists with preparations for offsite Division-affiliated activities and events and assigned special projects
Works evening and weekend hours based on schedule/organizational requirements
Responds to inquiries, questions, and comments from the general public per established standards and protocols
Ensures adherence to all established City policies, procedures, and protocols
Attends evening and/or weekend meetings and events based on organizational responsibilities and/or requirements
When required by management, responds to Emergency Operations Center to support the City’s response during an emergency