Recreation Center Attendant

About the Role

This role is based in Southern California, specifically in San Onofre, CA (Orange County). It is located inside a military base installation. Base access is provided to civilian employees.

Who You Are

As the Recreation Center Attendant, you are the heartbeat of our facility; you'll be the welcoming face that greets visitors, organizes engaging activities, and ensures a clean, inviting space for all. Your positive attitude and effective communication skills will be key as you resolve issues and collaborate with the team to create a lively atmosphere.

Schedule

Up to 16 hours a week, weekends and some holidays - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Extra weekday hours available for supplies shopping day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the timely opening and closing of the center each weekend as per advertised hours.
• Be the smiling face that welcomes and assists center visitors.
• Organize and lead engaging recreational activities for all ages.
• Collaborating with the Director of Services for repairs, arrangements, and purchases.
• Performs light cleaning duties to ensure a clean and inviting environment for everyone to enjoy.
• Handling equipment and facility maintenance and cleanliness at Recreation Center, including repairs.
• Keep the energy high by resolving any issues with a positive attitude.
• Collaborate with the team to make weekends unforgettable!

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing movie showings with a focus on keeping ratings below "R."
• Attending monthly and quarterly staff meetings.
• Adhering to Armed Services YMCA employee guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Excellent communication skills to connect with staff, guests, and volunteers
• Ability to adapt and think on your feet in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrating self-motivation, prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Meet current health and sanitation requirements, along with passing drug testing, criminal background checks, and employment reference background checks.

Work Setting and Required Physical Activities

The role of a Recreation Center Attendant involves a combination of activities that require physical agility and mobility. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and engage in various recreational activities. The ability to bend, lift, and carry objects up to a moderate weight is essential for setup and equipment handling. Comfort with occasional kneeling and climbing stairs is necessary. The attendant must be able to maintain prolonged periods of sitting during administrative tasks. Additionally, the physical demands may include occasional travel to other locations within the recreation center.

About Armed Services YMCA

The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the Armed Services YMCA is an independent, national non-profit and Association of the YMCA of the USA, specifically dedicated to serving active-duty military service members and their families of all six Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

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