Recreation Aide

City of Galveston • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Recreation Aide assists full-time and part-time staff and monitors adult or youth participants in recreation programs. The role helps set up facilities for programs and maintain a clean, sanitary facility. The aide participates in planning and developing recreation programs, provides direction for activities, works with participants and instructors, reports recreation-related problems to a supervisor, maintains activity records, and coordinates the use of City athletic facilities with other groups and organizations. The position also supports positive relations between the City of Galveston and the public through courteous, cooperative service, protects confidential work and City information, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Necessary knowledge and skills to interact with and supervise the participation of patrons and students.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures; recreation programming and promotion; City codes and ordinances; computers; and spreadsheet software applications.
• Skill in handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment; providing efficient customer service; understanding and explaining City policies and procedures; establishing cooperative working relationships; and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time and part-time staff and monitor participants in adult or youth recreation programs.
• Set up facilities for programs and help maintain a clean, sanitary facility.
• Participate in planning and developing recreation programs.
• Make recommendations and provide direction for recreation activities.
• Work with recreation participants and instructors to provide community recreation.
• Report recreation-related problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain records of recreational activities.
• Coordinate the use of City athletic facilities with other groups and organizations.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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