Recreation Specialist (on-call)

HealthFitness•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities. About the role Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness—managed by HealthFitness—is hiring a Recreation Specialist at our state-of-the-art facility in Bentonville, AR. This is a flexible, on-call role, stepping in as needed to support the team. Schedule: 5–6 hour shifts Evenings (until 10:15 PM) Weekends (until 7:00 PM) Great fit for someone adaptable, energetic, and passionate about creating positive member experiences! Responsible for assisting with organizing recreation activities and sporting events to both children and adults, helping with various tournaments, recreation, and teambuilding events, and assisting customers at the recreation desk. Ensures students/players adhere to safety guidelines and demonstrates good sportsmanship May also provide private lessons.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Adult/ Child First Aid and CPR/AED certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Professional appearance and attitude.
Ability to start/complete events/activities in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
Computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Working knowledge of the member management system, databases, and tools.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands, meet deadlines, and collaborate with all business units.
Ability to work independently and as a team running events.

Nice To Haves

Experience stringing/restringing racquets and ability to install grommet sets and regrip racquets.
Sports Official/Referee certification.
Three years’ experience working in recreation and/or organizing sports/events from planning to implementation to breakdown.
Experience in managing various sports leagues/tournaments

Responsibilities

Assist in the promotion/running of recreation events including tournaments, mixers, leagues, and play events.
May teach individual/group sports lessons to children and/or adults of varying abilities while providing a fun, engaging playing environment that addresses the skill level of the students.
Assist members/guests at the recreation desk with enrollment, purchases, reservations, and/or equipment checkout using our software management system.
Racquet restringing, regripping, minor court/equipment maintenance, preparation/breakdown of recreation equipment for events.
Other duties as needed/assigned