27-007 Gym Attendant, Part-Time

City of Dover, New Hampshire; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dover, New Hampshire is seeking a seasonal, part-time Recreation staff member to operate the municipal gymnasium and weight training facility, including nights and weekends. The role involves collecting fees, processing registrations, and guiding public use of the facility.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, maintaining facilities, supervising the building, and promoting recreation programs to residents. Public relations and cash handling experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in public relations or recreation preferred.
• Cash handling and customer service experience required.
• First Aid/CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect fees for memberships, registrations, and daily facility use.
• Respond to inquiries by phone, correspondence, or in person and promote programs.
• Perform miscellaneous duties: answering phones, entering registrations, checking memberships, and supervising the building.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Physical fitness

Education

Experience in recreation or public relations

Driver's license

First Aid/CPR training desirable

Job description

The Recreation Director is seeking an individual to perform responsible work in the operation of a municipal gymnasium and weight training facility. This is a seasonal, part-time position, which would include working nights and weekends, 25 to 30 hours per week. The pay is $14.11 per hour. Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect fees for memberships, activity registrations, and daily facility use.
• Respond to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or in person. Promote interest and provide information regarding recreation programs to other recreation officials, community service groups, other departments, and the general public.
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, receiving activity registrations, entering information into computer facility programs, checking memberships, collecting fees, checking groups in and out of meetings and general supervision of building.
• Perform custodial and maintenance duties as needed or requested of the gymnasium and building facility.
• Open and close assigned recreation facilities. Provide security for gym facilities to include weight/cardio rooms, locker rooms and meeting rooms.
• Possibly lead and officiate various sport programs if knowledgeable in them. Operate score clock/score book.
• Maintain equipment and supplies at a level consistent with budget.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.
• Maintain familiarity with and execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Considerable knowledge of sports, recreation and leisure activities for all ages. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions and instructions and abide by the rules and regulations of the department. Skill in counting money and giving change. Ability to effectively express ideas in oral and written form. Ability to lead and instruct others in techniques and methods used in various work activities. Good physical condition.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in a related field or job involving public relations with emphasis in recreation, physical education or a related area, cashiering. Valid motor vehicle operator license. Certification in First Aid, CPR/AED desirable.