Recreation Aide

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

About The Position

Assists with the community recreation programs, including concessions, cultural arts, physical activities, special interest classes and summer programs. Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Superintendent. Assist in the implementation of camp activities, including the distribution of flyers, rules and registration forms. Lead activities geared toward specific age groups. Assist in collecting fees; answer calls pertaining to camp activities, input data into the computer. Must be able to accurately collect money and complete daily cash reports. Assist with field or court setup for special activities. Assists in the implementation of community recreation programs. Assists in camps, classes, workshops and activities in recreation programs and cosponsored programs. Assists and implements cultural arts, physical activities, day camps and special interest activities for youth. May respond to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public events. May assist in preparing publications for a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs. May coordinate sports programs, register children for teams, collects fees, contact coaches, distributes and collects uniforms. May perform a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, conducting arts/crafts activities for children, making arrangements for rental and use of Recreation Building, helping set up tables and chairs for classes, etc. May assists in the scheduling of activities at the Community/Civic Center. Assist in any concession related activities, including design, layout, operation, inventory, fee collecting. The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude. Promotes interest and provides information regarding recreation/athletic programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other departments, and the general public. Ability to effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided. Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department. Must be able to follow directions. Manages tee time sheet and EZ Links. Runs cash register and receives annual dues payments and distributes bills. Parks and stores golf carts, empties trash, restocks items, cleans rental equipment, picks up trash in the parking lot, marshals golf course, check water jugs, etc. Performs daily register reconciliation reports through the POS system. Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six (6) months related experience in recreation preferred.
Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Valid Texas state driver's license or ability to obtain one by date of hire.
Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to supervise the work of volunteers.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of camp activities, including the distribution of flyers, rules and registration forms.
Lead activities geared toward specific age groups.
Assist in collecting fees; answer calls pertaining to camp activities, input data into the computer.
Must be able to accurately collect money and complete daily cash reports.
Assist with field or court setup for special activities.
Assists in the implementation of community recreation programs.
Assists in camps, classes, workshops and activities in recreation programs and cosponsored programs.
Assists and implements cultural arts, physical activities, day camps and special interest activities for youth.
May respond to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public events.
May assist in preparing publications for a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs.
May coordinate sports programs, register children for teams, collects fees, contact coaches, distributes and collects uniforms.
May perform a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, conducting arts/crafts activities for children, making arrangements for rental and use of Recreation Building, helping set up tables and chairs for classes, etc.
May assists in the scheduling of activities at the Community/Civic Center.
Assist in any concession related activities, including design, layout, operation, inventory, fee collecting.
The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.
Promotes interest and provides information regarding recreation/athletic programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other departments, and the general public.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.
Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.
Must be able to follow directions.
Manages tee time sheet and EZ Links.
Runs cash register and receives annual dues payments and distributes bills.
Parks and stores golf carts, empties trash, restocks items, cleans rental equipment, picks up trash in the parking lot, marshals golf course, check water jugs, etc.
Performs daily register reconciliation reports through the POS system.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.