Community Center Staff Member

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Omaha seeks a part-time/seasonal Recreation Aide to assist the Recreation Coordinator in operating recreation activities at City facilities. The role requires flexibility to work varied times, including weekends and holidays, and includes light custodial duties and customer service.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, safety checks, handling reservations and fees, maintaining records, and supporting the Ice Arena and Learn to Swim programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the overall operation of the facility.
• Knowledge of youth recreational and educational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures regarding accidents and other incidents.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Skill in operating a cash register and making correct change.
• Skill in performing basic office duties and other community center functions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and compile reports.
• Ability to work effectively with all age groups that utilize our facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with program participants and with co-workers.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to move around facility 75%-100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and performs light custodial duties in and around the facility and grounds.
• Assists the Coordinator in supervising subordinate employees.
• Assists in ensuring facilities are free of safety hazards.
• Assists injured patrons and resolves other difficulties with the public.
• Orders, picks up, and distributes supplies and equipment.
• Provides customer service and responds to inquiries and complaints.
• Maintains daily records and inventory.
• Secures the building according to specified procedures.
• Conducts regular safety checks.
• Takes reservations and collects fees, handling money as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
• As well as the functions listed above, the following items pertain to the employees specifically assigned to:
• ICE ARENA
• Sharpens skates.
• Operates equipment for ice, skates, and building.
• LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
• Receives training on providing swim lessons (no prior experience necessary).
• Provides swim lessons for a variety of age and skill groups.

Skills

Facility operations

Youth recreation

First Aid/CPR/AED

Cash handling

Office duties

Record keeping

Communication

Mobility around facility

Job description

Work Type: Part-time/Seasonal

Nature of Work: This work involves assisting the Recreation Coordinator in the overall operation of recreation activities.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the overall operation of the facility.
• Knowledge of youth recreational and educational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures regarding accidents and other incidents.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Skill in operating a cash register and making correct change.
• Skill in performing basic office duties and other community center functions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and compile reports.
• Ability to work effectively with all age groups that utilize our facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with program participants and with co-workers.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to move around facility 75%-100% of the time.

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Cleans and performs light custodial duties in and around the facility and grounds.
• Assists the Coordinator in supervising subordinate employees.
• Assists in ensuring facilities are free of safety hazards.
• Assists injured patrons and resolves other difficulties with the public.
• Orders, picks up, and distributes supplies and equipment.
• Provides customer service and responds to inquiries and complaints.
• Maintains daily records and inventory.
• Secures the building according to specified procedures.
• Conducts regular safety checks.
• Takes reservations and collects fees, handling money as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
• As well as the functions listed above, the following items pertain to the employees specifically assigned to:
• ICE ARENA
• Sharpens skates.
• Operates equipment for ice, skates, and building.
• LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
• Receives training on providing swim lessons (no prior experience necessary).
• Provides swim lessons for a variety of age and skill groups.

Special Qualifications: Must be a minimum of 15 years old.
Must be able to work varied times, including weekends and holidays.

Pay Range: $15.00+ per hour

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

If Under Age 16: Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors

For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.