Recreation Attendant - Center for Active Adults

City of High Point•Roy, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible clerical and technical work for people ages 50 years and up within the Center for Active Adults; Assists and leads various programs; Does related work as required. Work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed under regular supervision of Recreation Center Supervisor.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Formal education which includes basic arithmetic and report making
Some education or previous experience working with youth, adults and seniors
Must be 18 years of years or older
Must be able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with other employees and the public
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Talking and/or Hearing: Both necessary to converse with employees, program participants and the general public in person and by telephone
Seeing: Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected
Seeing: Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Both eyes 20/22 corrected
Seeing: Depth Perception - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Depth Perception - 4
Seeing: Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point
Seeing: Accommodation - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus
Physical Requirements Light to Medium Work: Exerting negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and papers, to make reports, answer telephone and file. Additional strength required to lift tables, chairs and equipment. Physical demand requirements usually require walking, standing, stooping, bending, stretching and sitting on the ground or floor, however, worker may sit in a chair at times. There is significant use of arms, hands, feet and legs
Reaching, Handling, and Fingering: Necessary in reaching for documents, answering telephone, filing and doing activities with the children. Necessary to hold and/or carry equipment, telephone, program materials and children. Necessary for writing, picking up documents, dialing telephone, etc
Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to practical situations and requests made by employees or members of the general public; to understand and communicate with youth, adults and seniors; comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Good judgment is essential
Using Arithmetic: Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants and make reports
Language The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position
Inside and Outside Environmental Conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes while inside and generally hot weather when outside. Work includes a variety of activities requiring the employee to be flexible in his/her surroundings
Hazards: Worker may be subject to poison oak, poison ivy, insects and unlevel terrains. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens

Responsibilities

Provide and implement stimulating recreational programs for older adults, creating a safe environment, and encourage participation
Aids in the process of planning activities by making suggestions or bringing knowledge of community resources to the attention of the Director
Maintains daily attendance records for all registered program participants
Greets and provide all participants with excellent customer service
Arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled group or one-on-one activities
Drives the community van as needed
Enforces center polices and safety rules and regulations
Inspects equipment daily
Cleans work and program areas as needed during the day and upon conclusion of activity
Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for activities and makes requests for same
Maintains First Aid supplies, orders additional supplies as needed
Register participants via recreation software
Assists staff as needed
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies
Perform other duties as assigned