Recreation Attendant

City of High Point•High Point, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, or 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
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to practical situations and requests made by employees or members of the general public
Ability 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
Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants and make reports
Ability to read forms, policies, correspondence, booklets, manuals, reports, records, messages and other documents related to the job
Ability to write information as needed to complete records and reports, information received through incoming calls, and make notes
Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions by telephone or in person
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
Handling: Necessary to hold and/or carry equipment, telephone, program materials and children
Fingering: Necessary for writing, picking up documents, dialing telephone, etc
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. Must be able to see the children across an open space and give instructions to them regarding the program activity. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected
Seeing: Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see program materials, telephone, documents and other paper work near at hand. 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. Must be able to judge distances so as to use both hands in performing different tasks at the same time. 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. Must be able to see wide span to cover surrounding area in order to observe children who are located in the area while attending to one or more children near by
Seeing: Accommodation - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work while glancing away to check another project or see what a child is doing. Must be able to adjust the lens of eye to glance quickly to ensure all is safe and program participants are all right
The worker is subject to 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
Worker may be subject to poison oak, poison ivy, insects and unlevel terrains
Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens
Calculator, stapler, telephone, telephone directory, note pads, pens, pencils, calendar, records, Personnel Resolution, various crafts, games, tables, chairs, video equipment, activity planning books, screw drivers and other assorted hand tools

Nice To Haves

Must be able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with other employees and the public
Must be able to apply basic knowledge of phases of child development
Ability to drive 15-passenger van

Responsibilities

Maintains daily attendance records for all registered program participants
Plans, organizes and coordinates weekly activities to include field trips, sports, games, crafts, swimming, drama and special events
Greets parents and children daily upon arrival and ensures authorized party gets children at departure time
Prepares camp area for daily operation, placing tables, chairs, equipment and program materials
Transports campers to daily activity sites
Enforces center and camp polices and safety rules and regulations
Inspects equipment daily, makes repairs or arranges for repairs
Cleans work and program areas as needed during the day and upon conclusion of activity
Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for camp activity and makes requests for same
Makes preparation for participants' lunches and snacks
Maintains First Aid supplies, orders additional supplies as needed
Assists regular staff as needed
Handling general office duties
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City safety standards and policies
Oversee and/or direct daily program and staff activities
Provide outstanding customer service when assisting the public through various communication methods
Responsible for program registrations, facility rentals
Follow proper collection and cash handling procedures
Opens and/or closes and secures facility when scheduled