Recreation Assistant - Part-time Seasonal/Temporary

Town of Yucca Valley•Yucca Valley, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of recreation services and programs, including customer service at community, recreational, and/or park facilities; instructs, monitors, and assists with the supervision of individual and team sports, programs and activities; and performs related work as required. This is an entry-level classification into the Recreation series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn Town recreation programs, activities, facilities, and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of Town policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation program area(s) and facilities, including basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods.
Knowledge of rules, equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in public recreation programs.
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the Town in contacts with the public.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Town staff.
Ability to learn to work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply facility use policies and procedures.
Ability to provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
Ability to learn basic computer system operation to enter and retrieve data for class registration and facility reservations.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt as job responsibilities change.
Ability to handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Ability to maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to the completion of the tenth (10th) grade and ability to provide a Work Permit.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Possession of American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recreation leadership and programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
Supervises and schedules established programs of play activities for children and adults.
Organizes sports activities, and maintains discipline at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
Instructs various activities, arts, crafts, games, and sports; explains the rules and techniques for activities; assists participants.
Assists with various activity programs; supervises participants in diversified recreation programs, verifies supplies, equipment, and facilities are in order, and recommends supply needs to the supervisor.
Enforces rules, regulations, and safety precautions for municipal facilities.
Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
Performs general office duties, including basic cashiering, answering the telephone, greeting patrons, light typing, data entry, copying, and filing; prepares flyers, calendars, prepares routine reports of participation and activities; updates kiosks and telephone hotlines.
Maintains recreational facilities, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and materials at the close of the workday; closes and secures buildings for events.
Provides staff support for community special events.
Administers basic first aid as necessary.
Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
Responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; enforces recreational facility safety rules; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.