Recreation Associate-Part time

Coralville Community Aquatic; Time; On-site; NOK 181,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Coralville Recreation Center is seeking a part-time Recreation Associate to ensure quality customer service for visitors and to supervise programs and activities within the center.

The role includes front desk coverage, event setup/teardown, daily administrative tasks, and handling deposits. Candidates must be 18+, have CPR/First Aid certification, and be able to work afternoons/evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Person must be reliable, organized, and have the ability to effectively communicate with adults and children.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• One year part-time experience in recreation or current enrollment in recreation curriculum or related field.
• Working knowledge of various sports and games.
• Ability and desire to work with the public.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Attendance in orientation and training as presented by the department.
• Completion of Criminal Records and Child Abuse Background Record Check upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Take hourly building attendance in the different usage areas.
• Assist with facility and equipment set up and tear down.
• Evaluate group cleanups and approve return of deposits if satisfactory.
• Duties include but are not limited to answering phones, registering patrons for activities/programs, meeting rooms, park shelters and assist customers.
• Cover front desk for short periods as assigned.
• As facility attendance allows, carry out administrative projects such as copying, filing, sorting, and other paperwork as assigned.
• Respond to routine inquiries or complaints from the public and refer to appropriate staff.

Skills

Communication with adults and children

One year recreation experience

Public interaction

Reliability & organization

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Recreation Associate - Part Time

Under the general direction and supervision of the Athletics Supervisor, ensures quality customer service is afforded every visitor to the Coralville Recreation Center.

Recreation Associates supervise the building, including programs and activities within.

General Duties

• Take hourly building attendance in the different usage areas.
• Assist with facility and equipment set up and tear down.
• Evaluate group cleanups and approve return of deposits if satisfactory.
• Duties include but are not limited to answering phones, registering patrons for activities/programs, meeting rooms, park shelters and assist customers.
• Cover front desk for short periods as assigned.
• As facility attendance allows, carry out administrative projects such as copying, filing, sorting, and other paperwork as assigned.
• Respond to routine inquires or complaints from the public and refer to appropriate staff.

This position will work afternoon/nights and weekends. 10 hours per week.

Applications will be considered immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

Person must be reliable, organized, and have the ability to effectively communicate with adults and children. Must be 18 years of age or older. One year part-time experience in recreation or current enrollment in recreation curriculum or related field. Working knowledge of various sports and games. Ability and desire to work with the public. Certification in First Aid and CPR. Attendance in orientation and training as presented by the department. Completion of Criminal Records and Child Abuse Background Record Check upon hire.

Miscellaneous Information

Questions may be directed to Jordan Bleil at 319-248-1750; [e-mail]. EEO

Job Details

Category: Job Opportunities

Status: Open

Salary: $14.20 /hour

Posted: September 14, 2026 8:00 AM

Closing: Open Until Filled

Attached Files: Recreation Associate job description - update 11-3-22