Recreation Specialist (on-call)

About the role

Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness—managed by HealthFitness—is hiring a Recreation Specialist at our state-of-the-art facility in Bentonville, AR. This is a flexible, on-call role, stepping in as needed to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the promotion/running of recreation events including tournaments, mixers, leagues, and play events.
• May teach individual/group sports lessons to children and/or adults of varying abilities while providing a fun, engaging playing environment that addresses the skill level of the students.
• Absorb and assist members/guests at the recreation desk with enrollment, purchases, reservations, and/or equipment checkout using our software management system.
• Racquet restringing, regripping, minor court/equipment maintenance, preparation/breakdown of recreation equipment for events.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Adult/Child First Aid and CPR/AED certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to start/complete events/activities in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of the member management system, databases, and tools.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands, meet deadlines, and collaborate with all business units.
• Ability to work independently and as a team running events.

Preferred Experience

• Stringing/restringing racquets and ability to install grommet sets and regrip racquets.
• Sports Official/Referee certification.
• Three years’ experience working in recreation and/or organizing sports/events from planning to implementation to breakdown.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings (until 10:15 PM) and weekends (until 7:00 PM).

Skills

• Adaptable, energetic, and passionate about creating positive member experiences.

Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $15 - $17/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.