Recreation Aide (Pt)

County of Culpeper•County of Culpeper, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to utilize your customer service skills and abilities to positively impact the citizens and guests visiting the Culpeper County Fieldhouse and Sports Complex? If so, the Culpeper County Parks & Recreation Department’s Recreation Aide position may be the right career for you! The Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Aide is a year-round part-time position (no benefits). The position requires availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is not intended to work more than 29 hours per week.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally.
Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service.
Must be available to work a variable schedule to include days, evenings, and weekends.
Some knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of community recreation.
Able to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Must have the physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
Must be at least 16 years on or before hire.
Completion of the tenth grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
Possession of First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications, or the ability to obtain within 6-months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Experience as a cashier or with a point-of-sale system and some experience providing customer service is preferred.
Experience working at or directing camps and/or clinics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup and breakdown of equipment, including; tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment, etc., for various private rentals, events, meetings, and programs/activities.
Overall knowledge of differing sports for set up and breakdown of daily gymnasium activities.
Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about processes and/or services.
Promote facility services and events.
Monitor participants and spectators to maintain order and discipline.
Open and close facilities for programs, activities, special events, and reservations.
Responsible for accepting payments for fees and services and reconciling cash on hand with daily receipts.
Operate assigned office equipment, including cash registers and computer software/systems.
Perform daily maintenance and custodial tasks on a regular schedule.
Complete required reports such as accident, incident, membership, and attendance reports.
Provide support for various programs and special events for the Department, including the Culpeper Cycling Century, Wicked Bottom 5K, Sports Tourism Activities, Camps, Programs, Clinics, etc.
Perform other duties as required.