Recreation Aide I - Recreation 2026

Job Details

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

• Serves customers at concession counter.
• Receives and disburses cash.
• Prepares and handles food.
• Stocks concession products.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Supervises children, organizes and leads games, and assists with class instruction.
• Officiates or keeps score for sports activities.
• Performs basic custodial duties.
• Sets up and takes down building furnishings and arrangements.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.

Examples of Work Performed

• Serves customers at concession counter.
• Receives and disburses cash.
• Prepares and handles food.
• Stocks concession products.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Supervises children, organizes and leads games, and assists with class instruction.
• Officiates or keeps score for sports activities.
• Performs basic custodial duties.
• Sets up and takes down building furnishings and arrangements.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of basic functions of arithmetic.
• Ability to count money and make change; and use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
• Ability to accept and respond to a steady volume of requests for information and/or service, both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to lift and carry stacks of boxes or other loads weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to teach students who have a wide variety of experience and aptitude.
• Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants and the public.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

• Required Experience and Training:
  • Must be at least 16 years of age, or 18 years of age, dependent upon assignment.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Preferred Experience and Training:
  • Prior general customer service experience.
  • Prior cash handling experience.

Age Requirement

The age requirement for this position is 16 years old or older. At the time of completing this application, I am at least 16 years of age.

Experience in Customer Service and Interpersonal Communication

• Less than a year of experience
• 1 - 2 years' experience
• 3 - 4 years' experience
• +5 years' experience
• I do not have experience in customer service and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Experience in Operating a Cash Register

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 - 2 years' experience
• 3 - 4 Years' experience
• 5+ years' experience
• I do not have any experience in operating a cash register.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

I understand this position requires a mandatory drug and alcohol test and acknowledge that my parent/guardian may be notified of the process and or the result of this drug screening.

Legal Authorization to Work

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

Seasonal/Part-time-Limited Benefits Include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Training