Recreation Aide

Town of Nashville•Parks and Recreation, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides general assistance and support to assigned recreation programs and activities; performs related work as required. An employee in this class carries out prearranged recreational programs and activities; sets up and issues equipment for recreational activities; assists in providing on-site supervision of participants in recreation programs and activities; aids in the creation of new recreation opportunities; and performs a variety of general and routine administrative tasks in support of recreation programs. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Director and the Recreation Supervisor. This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a part-time role that requires working flexible hours on evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Some knowledge of operations, services, and activities of recreation programs
Some knowledge of recreational activities and programs including the techniques, rules, and equipment used in various sports, games, competitive group games and sporting events, and special events
Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment and relating to the safety of participants
Significant tact required in dealing effectively with the public
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants of all ages, and the general public
Ability to operate basic office machines, including but not limited to a telephone and copy machine
Ability to understand and respond to the public and to staff requests for assistance both on the telephone and in person
Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to accurately observe sporting events, record scores, and to distinguish between colors
Education must be at a level that provides the ability to read, write, and understand instructions
Experience working with children in a recreation setting, including arts, crafts, games, and activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 16 years of age

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License preferred
First Aid and CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provides general assistance within an assigned recreation program, including but not limited to preschool, sports, special events, after school programs, day camps, arts and crafts, or other recreation programs
Encourages participation in activities and promotes good sportsmanship
Responds to public inquiries in a courteous and timely manner
Sets up for program activities and serves as an on-site assistant
Maintains cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment; including, but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash cans, and picking up litter
Performs unskilled clerical work and other duties related to conducting programs
Sets up, organizes equipment needed for specific programs, and monitors use
Observes and/or participates in assigned activities as directed
Reports risk, hazards, near misses, unsafe situations, incidents and accidents to supervisor
Assists in maintaining order and compliance with established rules
Provides routine information on facility rules and division activities to participants and the general public
Maintains and secures facilities for programs
May serve as scorekeeper and/or official for recreational games
Supervises Recreation Center during rentals and programs
Performs related duties as required