Recreation Operations Assistant II

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

21h•$41,420 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties to support a Recreation Center. Assists with developing, planning, and promoting recreational programs to serve the surrounding community while ensuring facility is clean, well-organized, and safe for patron use. This is an experienced senior level position capable of carrying out most assignments with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Works under minimal supervision; can set own work sequence and pace within process/department limitations.

Requirements

Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of working with youth.
Advanced knowledge of sports, games, and other recreational activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to instruct others.
Proficient skills in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
Ability to provide youth leadership in group activities and interact with children.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in handling emergency situations.
Ability to effectively interact with management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the City’s recreation activities.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Two (2) years of directly related work experience.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License is required; must not have any major accidents or moving violations within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Completion of technical course or associates degree in child development, human services, or related field.
Three (3) – five (5) years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

Assists supervisor in the training and supervision of summer staff, volunteers, and participants.
Assists in securing volunteer instructors, and approves volunteer workers for special teams, classes and activities.
Attends community, school, church and business organization meetings, and attends school PTA meetings to speak with the players or participant teachers.
Prepares, submits, or files various documentation, including purchase orders, billing statements, grant proposals/applications and other material related to the operation of the recreational facilities.
Prepares and updates marketing material.
Assists supervisor in managing the operations of the recreation center within the context of strategic goals and objectives.
Assists in developing and maintaining policies/regulations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing department activities.
Assists in evaluating and improving existing programs and services, and in initiating new services as required to meet customer needs.
Collaborates with others within department to develop and implement programs promoting the mental and physical well-being of community inhabitants.
Helps under-privileged participants and families find resources to help with their individual needs.
Assists with organizing activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music, games etc. taking into account the needs and interests of individual patrons; leads activities as instructed.
Plans and participates in field trips.
Provides instruction or coaching as needed.
Provides instruction and support to program organizers, volunteers, and/or other participants.
Follows all meal program rules, regulations and guidelines.
Provides tutoring and assists youth with school assignments/projects.
Supervises gymnasium activities, and instructs volunteers or staff on safety instruction, liabilities and the rights of the participants.
Sets up equipment needed for programs and takes down and stores equipment at conclusion of activity.
Maintains log to track athletic equipment, office supplies, computer usage, etc. and monitors usage to prevent damage or theft.
Enforces rules and regulations of recreation center activities to ensure health and safety of patrons.
Assists in promoting recreation programs by recruiting participants and distributing/displaying information as needed.
Plans activities for the handicapped population, the elderly, and other special populations.
Completes and maintains time and attendance records.
Greets new arrivals to activities, introduces them to other participants, explains rules and encourages participation.
Opens, monitors, closes and secures the recreational center after each use.
Transports youth from school to Recreation Center for after-school programs as needed.
Provides necessary first aid and care as needed for patrons and participants.
Requests maintenance work orders as needed.
May perform other duties as assigned.