Part Time Recreation Monitor - Gym

City of Wylie•Wylie, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Monitor provides safe, healthy, and entertaining services to guests at an assigned Wylie Recreation Facility. The role delivers customer service, supervises guests, maintains and cleans facility areas and equipment, and helps plan and produce programs and special events. The position works in partnership with employees, departments, external entities, and the public. Supervision is provided by the Guest Services Specialist (GSS) and/or Recreation Programmer, and Recreation Supervisor. This is a part-time position of up to 19 hours per week, with a focus on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The role works indoors, does not involve shift work, and may occasionally require call-out.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license; must obtain a Texas driver's license within 60 days of hire.
Must obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within six months of hire.
Complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the assigned work area, which may include frequent stair climbing and lifting or exertion requirements ranging from light to moderate to very heavy.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed, including balancing, bending, driving a bus or van, carrying, climbing, crawling, crouching, fine dexterity, handling, kneeling, lifting, walking, pushing and pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, talking, and twisting; vision and hearing are also required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience preferred; the ideal candidate has a proven record of working with the public for recreational programs.

Responsibilities

Monitor open play areas, distribute equipment, enforce rules and appropriate behavior, and make hourly checks of facility areas and equipment.
Pick up trash, perform upkeep, record maintenance activities, and set up equipment and supplies for programs.
Count facility guests hourly in various parts of the building and maintain guest-count records.
Assist guests on trips and outings by maintaining travel logs, following health and safety procedures, overseeing participant safety and organization, and managing departure and arrival times; drive a bus as needed.
Lead organized activities by providing instruction and direction to guests in a variety of programs.
Supervise guests and participants, ensure safety measures are followed, meet guest needs, and record and address inquiries.
Clean and maintain facility areas and equipment, including sweeping and mopping floors, sanitizing furniture and equipment, washing equipment, taking out trash, and keeping work areas tidy.
Administer waivers, enter them into the ActiveNet system, file them, complete sign-in and sign-out sheets, verify waivers and passes, and answer telephones.
Help plan and lead special events, gather supplies, and decorate seasonally.
Respond to patron and staff calls and in-person inquiries, assist patrons and staff throughout facilities, support equipment use, resolve conflicts, supervise program participants, and enforce program and facility rules and procedures.
Participate in staff training, meetings, and in-service programs.
Operate a motor vehicle in carrying out department and City business.
Act as a responsible steward of public trust, strive for excellence in public service, enhance quality of life, and treat management, coworkers, and others respectfully.
Perform other duties as assigned.