Recreation Assistant Part Time - Aiken

Aiken County•Aiken County Government Center, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position assists with the daily operations, monitoring, security, cleanliness, and public use of Aiken County Parks & Recreation facilities, parks, athletic complexes, and special events. Duties include assisting with recreation programs and events, monitoring rentals and activities, enforcing park rules and policies, locking and securing facilities, litter removal, and providing customer service to park patrons.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with high school completion or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to recreation facilities, event operations, customer service, or park operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and monitors parks, athletic facilities, playgrounds, and special events to help ensure safe and orderly public use.
Assists with youth and adult athletic programs, games, tournaments, rentals, and special events.
Opens, locks, and secures park facilities, restrooms, gates, buildings, and athletic areas according to departmental schedules and procedures.
Conducts routine park and facility inspections to identify maintenance issues, safety concerns, vandalism, or rule violations.
Enforces Park rules, facility policies, and operational procedures in a professional and courteous manner.
Assists with crowd management and monitoring of participants, spectators, vendors, and rental groups during events and activities.
Picks up trash and debris throughout parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, parking lots, shelters, and public areas.
Performs basic housekeeping and cleanliness duties for facilities and park amenities as needed.
Assists with set-up and breakdown of fields, equipment, tables, chairs, signage, and event materials.
Monitors facility rentals and communicates with renters to ensure compliance with park policies and rental agreements.
Provides customer service and responds to questions, complaints, and requests from the public.
Reports accidents, incidents, damages, unsafe conditions, maintenance concerns, and rule violations to supervisors.
Assists with concession operations, scorekeeping, officiating, or event support duties as assigned.
Maintains effective working relationships with County staff, volunteers, coaches, participants, and the general public.
Abides by all County and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned