Park & Community Recreation Specialist

City of North Port; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Port is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support operations, programming and services at parks, facilities and events. The role reports to the Recreation Supervisor and requires comfort with front-line guest service, registrations, and rentals.

The position involves cashiering, data entry, set-up/breakdown, and assisting with safety and emergency procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1–2 years in customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or recreation settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with data entry, registrations and basic office tasks.
• Ability to follow policies and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assists with coordination and instruction of programming and activities.
• Provides front line services at parks and facilities, including registrations and rentals.
• Completes sales transactions and reports, following cash handling protocols.
• Responds to inquiries and provides general information to patrons.
• Monitors activities and enforces rules to ensure safety.
• Supports opening, closing, and securing facilities and event setups.
• Inspects equipment, maintains cleanliness, and tracks inventory.
• Assists with special events and marketing/outreach efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Communications

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

1–2 years CS experience

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

City of North Port is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support operations, programming and services at parks, facilities and events. The role reports to the Recreation Supervisor and requires comfort with front-line guest service, registrations, and rentals.

The position involves cashiering, data entry, set-up/breakdown, and assisting with safety and emergency procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1–2 years in customer service.