Recreation Aide

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Council is seeking a Recreation Aide to assist customers with registration, information, and inquiries about facilities and programs. The role supports athletics and recreation activities at Bluffton facilities, under close supervision, and involves assisting with events and enforcing safety regulations.

The position emphasizes excellent customer service, cash handling, and collaboration with Parks and Recreation staff, with duties including minor equipment handling and closing

Qualifications

• No high school diploma required.
• Up to one month of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, prompt service and accurate program information.
• Register patrons for programs and collect fees per cashiering policies.
• Maintain clean and orderly facilities.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing and organizing.

Skills

Customer service

Cashiering

Communication

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma not required

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist customers with registration, information, and respond to questions about the facility and programs offered. Assist Parks and Recreation staff with athletic events and recreation activities. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

This Recreation Aide position supports the athletics team and assists with programs and activities at recreational facilities inBluffton.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Ensures customers receive excellent customer service by providing friendly, prompt service, greeting and acknowledging incoming customers and providing accurate program and facility information.
• Answers incoming phone calls, registers patrons for various programs and collects corresponding fees in compliance with cashiering policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean and orderly appearance of facilities.
• Performs miscellaneous administrative tasks including filing and organizing.
• Supports other divisions of the department as needed to include assisting with special events, programs and providing coverage in the absence of staff.
• Enforces and follows facility and safety regulations.
• Communicates patron concerns and safety issues to management.
• Assisting in closing, collecting coins, escorting patrons out, and making sure our lights and equipment are off.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Does not require completion of high school.
• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.