Part Time Recreation Worker ( Run Bentonville)

City of Bentonville; Bentonville (AR); Presencial; USD 16.531 - 22.041; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

City of Bentonville invites applications for a part-time Recreation Worker: Races and Rides to support the Run Bentonville Race Series, Bentonville Half Marathon and Square 2 Square events. This role assists the Recreation Supervisor with event prep, packet pickup operations, race-day logistics and equipment management.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and ready to work behind the scenes to ensure smooth, safe, and professional events for participants.

Qualificações

• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Experience with race/event operations preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and oversee packet pickup logistics for all events.
• Assist with race-day course setup and takedown.
• Manage event inventory, packing, transporting, and restocking items.
• Help maintain organized storage of race equipment and supplies.
• Provide general operational support before, during, and after each event as assigned.
• Follow all safety standards and city policies to ensure a safe race environment.

Conhecimentos

Organization

Customer service

Driver's license

Event coordination

Formação

High school Diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

Position Summary

The Recreation Worker: Races and Rides supports the Bentonville Parks & Recreation Run Bentonville Race Series, the Bentonville Half Marathon and Square 2 Square events. This part-time, year-round position assists the Recreation Supervisor of Races, Rides and Events with event preparation, packet pickup operations, race-day logistics, and equipment management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and ready to work behind the scenes to ensure smooth, safe, and professional events for participants.

Work Schedule

• Year-round, averaging 10–15 hours per week (Monday–Friday, typically 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; schedule is flexible to meet weekly hours).
• Increased hours during race/ride weeks:
• Must be available for all packet pickups, half marathon expo and all events.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee packet pickup logistics for all events.
• Assist with race-day course setup and takedown.
• Manage event inventory. Including packing, transporting, and restocking items.
• Help maintain organized storage of race equipment and supplies.
• Provide general operational support before, during, and after each event as assigned.
• Follow all Bentonville Parks & Recreation safety standards and City policies to ensure a safe and organized race environment.

Qualifications

• Race or event experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organization and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and flexible in a fast-paced event environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and occasional climbing during course setup and takedown.
• Lifting and moving equipment up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions during events.
• Work environment is generally safe but may involve moving equipment, water stations, and other event materials.

High school Diploma or GED

The City of Bentonville is committed to providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, political status, disability status, or genetic information, as required by all federal and state laws. The City’s commitment extends to all employment related decisions, terms and conditions of employment (including job opportunities), promotions, pay and benefits.