Recreation Worker

Essential Functions

• Assists in conducting recreation programs and activities.
• Assists recreation staff in conducting sports, games and events.
• Organizes arts and crafts at a recreation facility.
• Counsels and organizes story-telling sessions for children.
• Organizes social gatherings and community programs.
• Sets up for program activities and serves as an on-site assistant.
• Maintains facilities and equipment.
• Aids staff by making needed equipment available and monitoring use.
• Observes and/or participates in activities.
• Aids in maintaining order in compliance with established rules.
• Provides routine information on facility rules and division activities to participants and the public.

Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center

• Schedules and coordinates private rentals of center, administers rental contracts and collects fees and payments.
• Provides administrative duties and support, including answering phones, greeting and directing visitors, scheduling appointments, responding to inquiries, and ordering supplies.
• Maintains equipment, troubleshoots problems, and schedules outside maintenance for equipment malfunctions.

Horse Farm

• Recruits program participants and volunteers.
• Institutes functional Booster Club to help support all programs at center.
• Hosts annual special events to attract members of the community to become part of the growth of the facility.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous equivalent experience, such as working with children or parks and recreation experience, is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job is acceptable.