Recreation Assistant

About the role

The Town of Fountain Hills is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to support a variety of recreation, sports, special events, cultural, and leisure activities. This position supports the Recreation Manager and works approximately 20 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and coordinating program activities for a wide variety of age groups and special populations.
• Collects and distributes supplies and materials for events.
• May assist in coordinating technical needs for programs, activities, and events.
• May operate technical equipment, such as audio, lighting, and projections.
• May maintain routine attendance and participant records as necessary.
• Leads recreation activities such as coaching or officiating for organized activities.
• Explains and enforces rules and proper behavior; safety standards and good sportsmanship.
• Instructs various arts, crafts and games, explaining the rules and techniques.
• Evaluates individual performance and the effectiveness of instructional programs.
• Organizes activities; schedules, inspects and prepares venues.
• Supervises program participants, regulations, and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Maintains discipline, monitors behavior, enforces rules, and resolves issues.
• Monitors program activities, and assists participants in activities and programs.
• Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities.
• Follows diagrams and sketches to set up tables, chairs, booths, concession stands, audio visual equipment, electrical outlets, and special equipment or materials according to customer specifications.
• Maintains discipline at indoor and outdoor facilities.
• May set up recreational materials, such as tents, tables, chairs, generators, games, food, materials, and supplies necessary for the operation of events and activities.
• May prepare and sell food, beverages, admissions, and merchandise to customers.
• Maintains facilities and event sites in a safe clean manner before, during and after the event.
• Maintains general appearance of facilities by cleaning areas in and around the facility, sweeping floors, checking and restocking restrooms, cleaning and arranging equipment, and other general maintenance duties.
• Sets up, tears down, and maintains facilities for events and scheduled programs.
• Maintains general appearance of facilities by cleaning areas in and around the facility, sweeping floors, checking and restocking restrooms, cleaning and arranging equipment, and other general maintenance duties.
• Performs cash handling procedures that may require use of point-of-sale terminals or cash registers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of college and four summers of recreation experience; or a bachelor's degree in a recreation related field; or a bachelor's degree and one year of teaching experience.
• One year of experience teaching, playing or participating in organized recreational programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Possess a valid Arizona Driver's License with a minimum of two years driving experience with a good driving record.
• Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Certification required or ability to obtain within first six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Two years of college and four summers of recreation experience; or a bachelor's degree in a recreation related field; or a bachelor's degree and one year of teaching experience.
• One year of experience teaching, playing or participating in organized recreational programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Possess a valid Arizona Driver's License with a minimum of two years driving experience with a good driving record.
• Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Certification required or ability to obtain within first six months of employment.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret manuals, rules, and other publications.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to create fliers, receipts, record financial and activity records and submits periodic and special reports.
• Ability to lead recreational, special interest, and event volunteer activities.

Benefits

This position does not receive health insurance benefits. Part-Time regularly scheduled employees are eligible for specific leave benefits.

Pay

The maximum starting pay for this position is $21.00 per hour. Please indicate the minimum hourly rate you would accept.

Schedule

Works approximately 20 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends.