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City of Grapevine•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

The Recreation Coordinator Assistant II supports the Parks and Recreation Department across a range of facilities, programs, and services, including Community Events. The role assists with daily facility and program operations, registrations, event implementation, customer service, safety, maintenance, and reporting. Community Events assignments include supporting events and classes at The Vine Arts and Events Center and working with Keep Grapevine Beautiful, volunteers, and the public. Work may take place indoors or outdoors at various locations and conditions, and schedules may include nights, weekends, and some holidays. The position requires regular and timely attendance, professional interactions, and the ability to complete assigned duties with limited supervision where applicable. For Community Events, the assistant creates content for social media and webpages; helps organize volunteers and events; supports event and class planning, promotion, and implementation; maintains volunteer tracking and scheduling information; and plans marketing strategies. The role may also be assigned to other department areas and duties, including Active Adults, Athletics, Athletic Maintenance, Hospitality, Indoor Summer Camp, Reservations, The REC, and Therapeutic Recreation. Applicants must meet the stated education or experience requirement, obtain CPR certification upon hire, pass a federal/national criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen, and have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, subject to the stated exception for RCA II summer camp counselors. The position involves moderate physical labor, outdoor work, lifting and moving equipment, and exposure to a range of environmental conditions. Required safety equipment is provided and must be worn as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and age 18 or older, or two years of full-time-equivalent experience as an RCA I.
Ability to use a calculator and perform basic math.
Proficiency operating computers and devices such as desktops, iPads, and smartphones.
Ability to perform cash-handling duties and understand proper cash-handling procedures.
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to deal effectively with the public.
Ability to lead or work with staff, volunteers, youth, vendors, and customers in a fast-paced environment.
Physical ability to work outdoors, lift up to 40 pounds, and load, move, and set up equipment for camps, events, or classes.
Must possess or obtain CPR certification upon hire.
Must pass a federal/national criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy, except RCA II summer camp counselors are not required to have a driver’s license.
Must be able to work varied times and be available nights, weekends, and some holidays.
For Community Events assignments, must be adept at using Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn new software programs.
When assigned to other areas, additional position-specific requirements may apply, including driving large vehicles; knowledge of sports rules and scoreboard operation; operation of tools, maintenance equipment, or UTVs; Food Handler certification and concession skills; or Windows-based computer skills.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of moderate labor, including frequent standing, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasional lifting, shoveling, and carrying of 15 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred when assigned to Therapeutic Recreation.
Knowledge of general rules for basketball, softball, volleyball, or football may be required when assigned to Athletics.
Three to six months of experience working with children is required when assigned to Indoor Summer Camp Counselor.
General knowledge of concessions and food preparation is required when assigned to Hospitality.

Responsibilities

Support daily facility and program operations, including opening and closing duties and directing RCA I employees when necessary.
Assist with recreation programs, hospitality and concessions, leagues, and community events.
Assist with program registrations, including computer processing using a custom registration system.
Set up, take down, and implement programs and events at indoor and outdoor locations.
Respond promptly to customer questions and needs and provide excellent customer service.
Perform and oversee general maintenance and housekeeping at department or school district facilities.
Help ensure the safety of spectators and participants and adherence to safety protocols.
Complete reports and submit them to the appropriate supervisor.
For Community Events assignments, compose content for social media and webpages.
Assist with volunteer and event setup, teardown, and implementation for the Parks and Recreation Department and Keep Grapevine Beautiful.
Attend to daily operational and facility needs for Community Events and The Vine Arts and Events Center.
Assist with planning Keep Grapevine Beautiful events and educational classes, and develop themes, decorations, and activities for Community Events.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and other programs to maintain volunteer tracking and scheduling databases and promote volunteer opportunities.
Assist with programming, implementation, and promotion of Community Events and classes at The Vine Arts and Events Center.
Plan marketing strategies for community events and classes.
Perform other related duties as assigned and maintain regular, timely attendance and professional interactions.