Recreation Center Assistant (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

10d•$22 - $22

About The Position

The Recreation Center Assistant supports programs and services offered at City of Dallas recreation facilities. The position coordinates logistics and participates in youth services, senior assistance, recreation programs, special events, and other services. The assistant helps develop, plan, and implement recreational, cultural, and educational activities for Dallas residents, and provides information and customer service to participants and the public. The role includes leading recreational activities, assisting with after-school programs, maintaining records and facilities, performing administrative tasks, promoting programs in the community, and transporting youth to field trips and special events. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, except for specified seasonal applicants, and a valid Texas driver's license, subject to stated exceptions. First Aid/CPR certification is required within six months of employment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. No prior experience is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; not required for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant applicants.
No prior experience required.
First Aid/CPR certification required within six months of employment.
Valid Texas driver's license; not required for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant and Out of School Recreation Center Assistant applicants.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Knowledge of recreation facilities and general programming.
Ability to work with children, youth, and adults.
Knowledge of sports and general rules.
Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
Ability to develop activities and work with a multicultural community.
Ability to enforce recreation, program, and sporting regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Knowledge of strong customer service principles and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing programs and activities at recreation centers, including educational opportunities, sports teams, and classes for adults, teens, children, and the general community.
Lead recreational activities, demonstrate sports procedures and techniques, and instruct participants in game rules to support safe and enjoyable activities.
Assist with after-school programs, provide organized recreational activities and educational assistance, and help with cleaning, maintenance, and program logistics.
Compile and maintain attendance, ID card, trash bag sales, participant, accident, and materials records.
Provide participants and the public with information about recreation center functions, programs, and classes, and deliver customer service and direction.
Perform administrative tasks, including processing registrations and documents, distributing schedules, answering phones, selling and issuing trash bags and participant ID cards, and accounting for collected funds daily.
Transport youth to field trips and special events, including recreational and educational camping activities.
Instruct participants and enforce rules, regulations, procedures, and safety precautions for games and activities.
Conduct outreach and promote programs through marketing and distribution of materials; attend health fairs, special events, and other community events; generate calendars, lesson plans, and marketing materials.
Perform other tasks as needed or assigned.