Summer Recreation Aide

City of Williams•Williams, AZ

About The Position

Performs sub-professional work of a specialized nature in the conduct of recreation activities and performs custodial and clerical tasks at recreation facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of rules and fundamentals of various competitive sports.
Knowledge and skill in resuscitation and other first aid measures.
Ability to pass background checks that include fingerprinting and sexual offense.
Ability to work well with participants and to maintain discipline.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Physical ability to perform all duties required by this position.

Responsibilities

Assists with athletic contests and special athletic or sports events.
Organizes games and assists with instruction in the rules of play.
Conducts children’s activities, such as story-telling, paper coloring, box play, and other low-organization games.
Assists in conducting special recreation activities related to arts and crafts, dancing, or drama and chaperones attendees at dances.
Checks equipment in and out and maintains it as necessary.
Performs routine custodial work.
Keeps records and attends meetings and workshops.
Maintains discipline and order among participants and patrons at recreational facilities, enforcing compliance with Recreation Department’s rules.
Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators, rendering routine first aid in case of minor injury.
Performs other related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.