Part Time Recreation Aide - Charley Taylor Recreation Center

City of Grand Prairie • Grand Prairie, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Part-Time Recreation Aide at Charley Taylor Recreation Center! In this dynamic role, you'll oversee and maintain recreational facilities, assist in creating and running engaging programs, and ensure smooth operations. You'll handle tasks like maintaining the facility, managing cash transactions, and fostering positive interactions with the community and staff. If you're passionate about recreation and enjoy working in a community-focused environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.
• Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• No experience required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• CPR/First Aide Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Parks & Recreation or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room.
• Oversees the operations of the facility by supervising hallway; handing out equipment; directing customers to the proper location; promotes programs to patrons; performing record keeping; updating class records daily; and overseeing distribution of paperwork such as disclaimer sheets, receipts books, logs, and other documentation.
• Develops and implements recreational programs by overseeing gym programs; assisting in the schedule of classes; coordinating classes and rentals; teaching classes; and playing games with children.
• Maintains communication for the facility by communicating with customers about questions, suggestions, activities, and complaints; assisting with computerized publications; answering phones; making reservations for parties; greeting customers; reporting any suggestions and complaints to the supervisor; and interacting with public participants and school official.
• Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED