Recreational Assistant

About the Role

The Recreation Assistant will lead Recreation Aides in all phases of recreational activities at assigned sites. They will develop, schedule, and implement recreational programs that meet the needs and interests of various age groups and participants with variable physical capabilities. This role promotes inclusion, motivates participation, enforces facility rules, and prepares activity areas.

Responsibilities

• Leads and organizes recreational sports, activities, special events, and arts and crafts projects at assigned locations.
• Assists in developing, scheduling, and implementing recreational programs tailored to diverse age groups and physical capabilities.
• Provides recommendations to the supervisor for program changes and innovation.
• Enforces rules at community facilities and program sites.
• Schedules activities and arranges for the use of recreational facilities in cooperation with the assigned supervisor.
• Performs maintenance duties, including setting up indoor and outdoor areas for program use.
• Leads and assists inclusion participants with activities.
• Handles monetary transactions and maintains daily reports when assigned.
• Performs clerical duties as required.
• Handles sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions, maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in High School, High School Diploma, or GED.
• One (1) year of work experience in a recreational setting.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Completion of all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
• Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Participation in basic first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills training.

Working Conditions

• Works with general direction and with select groups.
• Work is performed both indoors (60%) and outdoors (40%), with exposure to natural weather conditions.
• Duties are performed on various surfaces, including sand, gravel, asphalt, grass, wood floors, and tile, which may be wet or dry.
• Variable work hours are required.
• Work hazards are those normally encountered in the instruction or participation in sports activities.
• May be required to drive multi-passenger vehicles if licensed and cleared through County processes.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• Sports equipment (e.g., baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis) and arts and crafts supplies.
• Clerical equipment: telephone, computer, copier, and basic office supplies.
• Maintenance equipment: mops, brooms, buffers, cleaning supplies, solutions, and equipment.

Pay Range: $17.41 - $22.40

Location: 15 La Madera Rd

Close Date: September 23, 2026