Part- Time Recreation Assistant

City of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Broken Arrow is seeking a Recreation Assistant to oversee the operations of its recreation and nature center. The role involves ensuring safety, managing customer relations, and maintaining facility standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong customer service skills, with responsibilities that include supervising daily activities and teaching courses. This position is essential for providing exceptional service and maintaining a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Requires CPR/First Aid and Biohazard training immediately upon hire.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of recreation center and nature center.
• Handle customer registrations and payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Location: 6002 Parks & Recreation/Recreation
Pay Grade: A04
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Under general supervision, assists in the supervision of the day-to-day operation of the recreation center and/or nature center.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety sensitive” and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies.*

• Opens recreation center and gymnasiums; resets alarm systems; opens senior center complex and other buildings.
• Checks patrons in at the recreation center and handles payments from those making reservations for facilities, activities, and classes.
• Reserves rooms and shelters for the park.
• Sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and sports equipment to accommodate various activities.
• Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills; enrolls customers in classes, gives patrons tours of the facility.
• Ensures the facility is safe.
• Teaches assigned courses within the facility.
• Maintains backup computer tape for information systems concerning the server at the community center.
• Creates and updates ID cards and pool passes for patrons; maintains files and records; makes room and shelter reservations.
• Answers the telephone; provides information or transfers calls to appropriate personnel.
• Photographs each event and activity for the newsletter, Facebook, and as reference for future planning.
• Maintains electronic thermostats, alarm systems, and clocks for various buildings.
• Feeds and waters all the animals at the Nature Center, both inside and outside.
• Sanitizes all surfaces including tables and counters, cleans recreation equipment daily, and keeps interior and exterior windows clean.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and addresses concerns with supervisors regarding equipment maintenance and membership issues.
• Performs custodial duties; maintains and restocks supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by one to two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid and Biohazard training courses immediately upon hire.

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking, and involves some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).