Youth Recreation Aide 1

Bend Park and Recreation • Bend, OR

17d

About The Position

Provide program instruction and/or patron supervision in recreation programs and facilities under the supervision and direction of other staff.

A day in the life:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Facilitates and implements casual recreational activities.
May assist with instructional classes and/or lead basic instructional classes with close supervision.
Communicates effectively with the public including providing accurate information related to work assignment and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
Helps set-up and breaks-down equipment and facilities.
Mains the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong Knowledge of:
• Typical recreation activities associated with assignment
• General safety precautions associated with assignment
• Skill and Ability to:
• Effectively follow-through on directions given for specific assignment;
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic;
• Provide for the safety others;
• Work with some independence while also able to work cooperatively with others;
• Interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants;
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others; and
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.
• Education, Experience and Training:
• High school graduation or equivalency, or currently attending high school

Nice To Haves

• Some previous volunteer or work experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and implements casual recreational activities.
• May assist with instructional classes and/or lead basic instructional classes with close supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the public including providing accurate information related to work assignment and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
• Helps set-up and breaks-down equipment and facilities.
• Maintains the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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