Part Time Sports & Recreation Assistant

Reeves County • Pecos, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sports and Recreation Assistant is a front-line staff member at the Reeves County Recreation Center. The role supports daily recreation-center operations by setting up and storing sports and event equipment, monitoring activity areas, assisting with programs and events, and providing customer service. The assistant helps maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive environment for youth, adults, and seniors.

The position may involve indoor recreation centers, gymnasiums, and occasional outdoor parks or athletic fields. It requires medium to heavy physical effort, including bending, lifting and carrying equipment, and standing or walking for extended shifts. Flexible availability may be needed for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Duties may change based on the needs of the recreation center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; some positions accept current high school students aged 16 or older or college students in a related field.
• Valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them within a short introductory window.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public-speaking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse age groups, from children to seniors.
• Basic conflict-resolution and rule-enforcement skills.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including bending, lifting, and carrying equipment frequently weighing 20–50 pounds, and standing or walking for long shifts.
• Flexible availability, often including evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on center operating hours.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service, coaching, childcare, recreation, or athletics experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor gym floors, fitness areas, and multipurpose rooms to promote safety, prevent equipment misuse, and enforce center policies.
• Prepare, assemble, and store athletic and event equipment, including basketballs, nets, scoreboards, tables, and audio equipment.
• Assist with organizing, refereeing, or leading youth leagues, fitness classes, open gym hours, and community special events.
• Greet patrons, check in members, issue rental equipment, answer schedule questions, and handle registration or front-desk tasks.
• Provide basic First Aid, CPR, or AED care when needed, and promptly report facility hazards or maintenance issues.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, high-touch surfaces, and activity areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED