Recreation Center Assistant - North/West (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Center Assistant supports programs and services offered by the City's 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 programs so Dallas residents can access activities at the City's recreation centers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; this is not required for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant applicants.
Must be at least 18 years old.
First Aid/CPR certification is required within six months of employment.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, except for Summer Seasonal and Out of School Recreation Center Assistant applicants.
Ability to work with children, youth, and adults.
Knowledge of recreation facilities, general programming, sports and general rules, and first aid principles and practices.
Ability to develop activities, work with a multicultural community, and enforce recreation, program, and sporting regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, apply customer-service principles, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assist with 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 explain game rules to participants.
Assist with after-school programs, provide organized recreational activities and educational assistance to youth, and help clean, maintain, and coordinate program logistics.
Compile and maintain attendance, participant, accident, materials, ID-card, and trash-bag sales records.
Provide participants and the public with information about recreation center functions, programs, and classes, and offer customer service and direction.
Process registrations and documents, distribute schedules, answer phones, sell and issue trash bags and participant ID cards, and account for collected funds daily.
Transport youth to field trips and special events for recreational and educational camping activities.
Instruct participants and enforce rules, regulations, procedures, and safety precautions for games and activities.
Conduct outreach and promote scheduled programs and events by distributing materials, attending community events, and preparing calendars, lesson plans, and marketing materials.
Perform other tasks as needed or assigned.