Parks & Rec Facility Operations Specialist

The City of Elkhart; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Elkhart's Parks and Recreation department is seeking a part-time Facility Aide to support daily operations at our facilities. The role involves staffing, cash handling, inventory, training, event support, and ensuring facilities are ready for activities.

You will work with staff and supervisors, cover shifts including evenings and weekends, and help coordinate field trips and concession operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in recreation, customer service, facility operations, cash handling, inventory, or scheduling desirable.
• Experience working with seasonal or part-time employees is desirable.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn City policies, facility procedures, cash-handling requirements, and departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and maintaining facility personnel schedules and identifying staffing or coverage needs.
• Provide site coverage at Parks and Recreation facilities as assigned.
• Assist with training and onboarding new facility staff on site procedures, expectations, customer service, cash handling, and daily operations.
• Collect, count, document, and secure facility revenue in accordance with City cash-handling procedures.
• Coordinate facility field trips, including scheduling, facility communication, attendance information, transportation details, and other logistical needs.
• Assist with the operation, setup, inventory, stocking, and coordination of the Parks and Recreation concession trailer.
• Serve as a liaison for facility theme nights and special activities by communicating information, coordinating supplies, and assisting facility staff with implementation.
• Maintain regular communication with the Program and Recreation Coordinator, facility managers, and other designated supervisors regarding staffing, inventory, facility needs, and operational concerns.
• Assist with facility setup, cleanup, organization, and general operational needs.
• Provide customer service and respond appropriately to questions from participants, parents/guardians, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Staff training

Independent work

Cash handling

Inventory management

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Elkhart's Parks and Recreation department is seeking a part-time Facility Aide to support daily operations at our facilities. The role involves staffing, cash handling, inventory, training, event support, and ensuring facilities are ready for activities.

You will work with staff and supervisors, cover shifts including evenings and weekends, and help coordinate field trips and concession operations.