Recreation Attendant

City of Monroe • Monroe, NC

3d

About The Position

Assists with daily community center activities and oversees and prepares facilities for rentals. Work is performed under the close supervision of the respective Parks and Recreation Center Supervisors. The position assists with recreation facilities, parks, athletic programs, and special events, and provides general maintenance and cleaning.

This is sedentary work requiring occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds and negligible force constantly to move objects. Tasks may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, standing, and walking. The work requires spoken communication, hearing at normal spoken-word levels, and visual acuity for written or computer data and observing surroundings. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor conditions and may involve noise, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and use of specialized personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Possession of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillation (AED), and Basic First Aid certifications.
• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• General knowledge of community recreation work methods and practices, equipment and techniques, and relevant rules and regulations for children’s social, artistic, craft, and/or athletic programs.
• Ability to instruct common recreational activities, maintain order in a public facility, enforce rules and regulations, and maintain discipline.
• Ability to adhere to program standards and objectives, manage a large number of children and groups, prepare and maintain records, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Admit and oversee participants using community centers, special event areas, athletic programs, parks, and athletic fields.
• Monitor participants in afterschool and community center programs, field and facility rentals, and department special events.
• Collect user fees.
• Answer telephone calls, assist callers, or forward calls to appropriate personnel.
• Enforce facility and park rules and regulations and maintain order and discipline.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and order of recreation centers, park facilities, and athletic fields.
• Prepare facilities, equipment, and grounds for community and athletic activities and maintain security.
• Maintain activity reports, complete accident reports, and administer first aid.
• Perform related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED