Recreation Associate (Community Centers & Cemetery Sites)

City Of Augusta GA•Augusta, GA

32d

About The Position

This position will be responsible for interacting with co-workers and participants of community centers as well as other departmental activities. At any given time, working hours of a part-time Recreation Associate may be divided between the duties of a receptionist, recreation specialist or groundskeeper based on the needs of the designation area. May interact with instructors, program participants, young children, community leaders, co-workers, civic organizations, and the public. Enforces the rules and regulations of the center for the safety and welfare of the staff and participants. This position will report to Community Center Managers, Program Coordinators or other designated person. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Based on the needs of the designated area, may be assigned to work as a recreation specialist in order to monitor people participating in activities at various community centers. Accurately maintains participation/attendance numbers, and other records as requested. Keeps the supervisor informed of any problems arising with participants, activities, and the assigned facility. Based on the needs of the designated area, may be assigned to work as receptionist to answer incoming calls and assist participants utilizing the various community centers based on the needs of the location. Assist with rentals and Program information. Assist with fax transaction and mailings. Based on the needs of the designated area, may be assigned to work as a groundskeeper to assist with beautifying the grounds by Mows lawns, rakes leaves and brush, weeds flower beds, and trims and edges turf areas. Uses hand tools, mowers, blowers, line trimmers, hedge clippers. Plants flowers, shrubs, grass and trees. Applies fertilizers, pesticides and soil amendments. Assists in keeping the facility, equipment, and supplies neat, orderly and clean. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Requirements

Minimum Education: No minimum education required.
Experience: No minimum experience required.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of programs for adults and small children.
Familiarity with departmental and county policies and procedures.
Proficiency in first aid and CPR, building maintenance, coordinating events and activities, and supervising community service workers.
Mastery of record keeping and filing.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Possess or have ability to obtain a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a recreation specialist, receptionist, or groundskeeper.

Responsibilities

Monitor people participating in activities at various community centers.
Accurately maintains participation/attendance numbers, and other records as requested.
Keeps the supervisor informed of any problems arising with participants, activities, and the assigned facility.
Answer incoming calls and assist participants utilizing the various community centers based on the needs of the location.
Assist with rentals and Program information.
Assist with fax transaction and mailings.
Assist with beautifying the grounds by Mows lawns, rakes leaves and brush, weeds flower beds, and trims and edges turf areas.
Uses hand tools, mowers, blowers, line trimmers, hedge clippers.
Plants flowers, shrubs, grass and trees.
Applies fertilizers, pesticides and soil amendments.
Assists in keeping the facility, equipment, and supplies neat, orderly and clean.