Events & Recreation Assistant

CARBON COUNTY; Price (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Carbon County is seeking an Events and Recreation Assistant to support the Recreation, Fairgrounds, and Events teams. The role involves helping set up facilities, assist with programs, supervise activities, and help staff events, with attention to safety and clean facilities.

The position is part-time with a starting wage of $12.00 per hour and a post-probation wage of $13.20 per hour. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected, and some certifications may be required for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in sports and recreation programs is a plus.
• Valid Utah Driver's License.
• May require various certifications as needed for facilities functionality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, operation, breakdown, and cleanup of scheduled events.
• Assist with recreation programs, including preparing facilities and equipment and setting up and breaking down athletic activities.
• Provide program supervision or serve as an official as assigned.
• Work special events, recreation programs, and other departmental activities as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining facilities in a safe and operable condition.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Title: Events and Recreation Assistant
• Effective Date: 08/2024
• Last Revised: 08/2026
• Department: CERCUT
• Starting Wage: $12.00 /hr
• Reports To: Director, Assistant Director
• Post-Probation Wage: $13.20 /hr
• Classification: Part-Time
• Probationary Period: 6 Months
• FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
• Benefited: No

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overall Responsibility

Will provide general assistance to the Recreation, Fairgrounds, and Events Departments under the direction of the Athletics Program Coordinator, Events Center Coordinator, or supervisor. Will help with recreation programs as assigned, including preparing facilities and equipment, setting up and breaking down athletic activities, providing program supervision, or serving as an official. Will assist with the setup and breakdown of scheduled events and perform other duties as necessary to maintain facilities in a safe and operable condition.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, operation, breakdown, and cleanup of scheduled events.
• Assist with recreation programs, including preparing facilities and equipment and setting up and breaking down athletic activities.
• Provide program supervision or serve as an official as assigned.
• Work special events, recreation programs, and other departmental activities as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining facilities in a safe and operable condition.

• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills And Attributes

• Good communication skills.
• Must have strong people skills and the ability to remain professional without engaging in unnecessary conflict with guests, participants or spectators.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other organizations, supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in sports and recreation programs is a plus.
• Valid Utah Driver's License.
• May require various certifications as needed for facilities functionality.

Physical Requirements May Include

• When talking, one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to inspect products, drive vehicle, and/or operate machinery.
• The ability to perform light to strenuous physical/manual labor as required.
• The ability to use safe lifting techniques to routinely lift/carry/push/pull 25-pound objects and occasionally lift and move objects a minimum of 50 pounds.

Working Conditions May Include

• Work can be performed indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to adverse weather and/or unfavorable conditions.
• Performing work around moderate to high noise levels, vibrations, chemicals, dust, flammable materials, and mechanical equipment.
• Shall be expected to wear appropriate (PPE) personal protective safety equipment including safety shoes, glasses/goggles, ear plugs, gloves, and other safety gear as needed.

EEO St Tement

Carbon County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Carbon County to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic status, or gender identity.

Disclaimer

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Key tasks and responsibilities, and other details contained in this job description can be subject to change at any time with growth and departmental changes.

This job description has been approved by the Human Resources Department in consultation with the Department Head/Supervisor. Signature below constitutes an understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.