About The Position
The Recreation Center Assistant supports and provides assistance for programs and services offered by City of Dallas recreation facilities. The role coordinates logistics and participates in youth services, senior assistance, recreation programs, special events, and other services. It assists recreation program staff with developing, planning, and implementing recreational, cultural, and educational programs so that activities are available to Dallas residents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, except for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant applicants.
- First Aid/CPR certification is required within six months of employment.
- Valid Texas driver's license, except for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant and Out of School Recreation Center Assistant applicants.
- 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 customer service principles and practices.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
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 community.
- Lead recreational activities, demonstrate sports procedures and techniques, and explain game rules to promote enjoyable and safe activities.
- Assist with after-school programs, provide organized recreational activities and educational assistance, and help clean, maintain, and coordinate program logistics.
- Maintain attendance, ID-card, sales, participant, accident, and materials records to monitor participation, revenue, and daily activities.
- 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 funds collected each day.
- 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.
- Promote scheduled programs and events through outreach, marketing, and distribution of program materials; attend community events and create calendars, lesson plans, and marketing materials.
- Perform other tasks as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
