Recreational Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct visitors/participants to program areas;
• Inspect and set up recreation equipment;
• Distribute and account for program supplies (balls, etc.);
• Explain program/facility rules and regulations;
• Respond to requests for recreation program and related information;
• Aid with facility set up for special events/activities;
• Maintain floor surfaces as necessary for safety and remove hazards;
• Lock and unlock doors as needed;
• Provide general facility supervision and security;
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Knowledge of a gymnasium based sports/recreation environment, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to learn recreation center procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to tabulate and compile data accurately;
• Ability to perform detailed tasks;
• Ability to calculate, collect and account for program fees;
• Ability to learn to operate computerized registration system;
• Physical ability and stamina to maneuver sports equipment and standards;
• Working knowledge of sports equipment and standards;
• Ability to interact well with people;
• Regular and timely attendance;
• Performance of duties in a safe manner.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation;
• Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

Physical Demands

• Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to demonstrate physical activities and use a computer keyboard and other office equipment;
• Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to stand, walk and demonstrate activities for intermittent periods of time;
• Must be able to perform other physical activities.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job;
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions.