Recreation Assistant

Bernalillo County•Sandia Park, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant leads Recreation Aides in recreational activities at assigned sites. The position develops, schedules, and implements programs suited to different age groups and participants with varying physical capabilities, and organizes activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and hobbies. The Recreation Assistant promotes inclusion, identifies accommodations, encourages participation, enforces facility and equipment rules, and prepares activity areas before and after sessions. The role also includes facility setup and maintenance, arranging facility use, monetary transactions and related reports when assigned, and clerical duties. The employee must participate in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training.

Requirements

Current enrollment in high school, a high school diploma, or a GED.
One year of work experience in a recreational setting; an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Complete assigned FEMA training and adhere to County safety guidelines.
Complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Participate in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training.

Responsibilities

Lead and organize recreational sports, activities, special events, and arts and crafts projects at assigned locations.
Lead and assist with developing, scheduling, and implementing recreational programs that meet the needs and interests of various age groups and participants with varying physical capabilities.
Recommend program changes and innovations to the supervisor.
Enforce rules at community facilities and program sites.
Schedule activities and arrange for recreational facility use in cooperation with the assigned supervisor.
Perform maintenance duties, including setting up indoor and outdoor areas for program use.
Lead and assist inclusion participants with activities, identifying accommodations as needed.
Conduct monetary transactions for assigned sites and help maintain daily transaction reports when assigned.
Perform clerical duties as required and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information when handling relevant records or documents.
Prepare activity areas before and after class sessions and encourage participant involvement.
Participate in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training.