Recreation Assistant-5

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant leads Recreation Aides in recreational activities at assigned sites and develops, schedules, and implements programs for different age groups and participants with varying physical capabilities. The role promotes inclusion, identifies accommodations, encourages participation, enforces facility and equipment rules, and prepares activity areas before and after sessions. It may also involve facility scheduling, maintenance tasks, monetary transactions, daily transaction reports, 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.
A valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to County safety guidelines and completion of all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.
Ability to work variable hours.
Participation 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 different 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 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.
Handle monetary transactions and maintain daily transaction reports when assigned.
Perform clerical duties as required and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Prepare activity areas before and after class sessions and encourage participant involvement.
Participate in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training.