Recreation Assistant Part-Time

City of Tamarac•City of Tamarac, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Get in the Game with Tamarac Parks & Recreation! The City of Tamarac is looking for a Part-Time Recreation Assistant to join our team and support the City’s athletic and sports programs. This position plays an important role in helping all Parks and Recreation programs run smoothly—from assisting with City activities and events to supporting facility set-up, equipment, customer service, and daily operations. If you enjoy working with people, and being part of an active team, this is a great opportunity for you. The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision, and provides support services for the daily activities taking place in Parks and Recreation Department recreational facilities. Assists in the daily functions of recreational programming as directed.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or GED and at least one (1) year responsible experience in an organized recreation program or customer service position or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required (and sponsored) according to job duties and responsibilities.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification to include AED within one year of employment.
Must obtain and maintain Crowd Manager Certification within one year of date-of-hire.

Responsibilities

Assists in the implementation of recreational activities, programs, and projects.
Assists in the preparation for special events, including securing donations and entertainment.
Assists in the creation of displays, posters, brochures, and fliers.
Shops for display items as necessary.
Assists in travel program and programs for children as needed.
Maintains and monitors the use of fitness equipment by the public and custodial duties in the fitness room and Community Center and Recreation Center.
Instructs participants through a planned orientation in the correct and safe use of recreational, fitness and sporting equipment.
In absence of Cashier may receive payments for recreational programs.
Maintains inventory of recreation equipment and supplies.
Obtains quotes for Department purchases, requests equipment or supplies for daily operations.
Conducts research and compiles information as directed.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents including purchase requisitions and invoices, work orders, quotes, packing slips, facility usage reports, monthly activity reports, memos, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment such as computer, calculator, video monitor, security equipment, telephone, card scanner, fitness, strength, and cardio vascular equipment etc.
Operates a City vehicle as required.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as City personnel, community groups, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and the general public.
Initiates CPR and first aid to include the proper use of the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as necessary.
Greets customers and responds to both phone and in person inquiries regarding department activities at all Parks and Recreation facilities.
Responsible for facility/equipment set up and break down for department programs and events.
Responsible for racking weights and equipment in the fitness room and at recreation facilities.
Performs general clerical functions as required.
Adheres to all City and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.
Maintains quality communication and interaction with all City employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive City image.
Demonstrates behaviors that support the City’s Vision and Values.
Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.