Community Recreation Programs Aide

City of Dallas, TX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 2,962,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an energetic Recreation Center Assistant to support programs at our recreation facilities. You will help plan and run activities for all ages, lead games, and assist with after‑school programs while ensuring safety and excellent customer service.

You will collect attendance and process registrations, communicate program details to participants, and help with outreach at community events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreation facilities and programming.
• Ability to work with children, youth, and adults.
• Knowledge of sports and general rules.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
• Ability to work with a multi-cultural community.
• Ability to enforce recreation, program, and sporting regulations.
• Excellent customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing programs at recreation centers.
• Lead recreational activities and teach games safely.
• Support after school programs and manage logistics.
• Maintain attendance records and program reports.
• Provide information about programs and assist participants.
• Process registrations, schedules, phones, and sales of items.
• Transport youth to field trips and events.
• Enforce safety rules and procedures during activities.
• Support outreach and marketing for programs and events.

Skills

Recreation knowledge

Customer service

Communication

First Aid/CPR

Multicultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking an energetic Recreation Center Assistant to support programs at our recreation facilities. You will help plan and run activities for all ages, lead games, and assist with after‑school programs while ensuring safety and excellent customer service.

You will collect attendance and process registrations, communicate program details to participants, and help with outreach at community events.