Recreation Aide

Copperas Cove; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Copperas Cove is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support community recreation programs, including camps and sports activities. Responsibilities include leading activities, coordinating sports teams, and assisting with public inquiries regarding programs.

The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma or GED, and six months of related experience in recreation is preferred. A valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one is required. This role involves both indoor and outdoor work, with physical demands including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Six months related experience in recreation preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of community recreation program operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in community recreation programs.
• Lead activities for specific age groups.
• Coordinate sports programs and register children.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DEFINITION / GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists with the community recreation programs, including concessions, cultural arts, physical activities, special interest classes and summer programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the implementation of camp activities, including the distribution of flyers, rules and registration forms.
• Lead activities geared toward specific age groups.
• Assist in collecting fees; answer calls pertaining to camp activities, and input data into the computer.
• Accurately collect money and complete daily cash reports.
• Assist with field or court setup for special activities.
• Assist in the implementation of community recreation programs.
• Assist in camps, classes, workshops and activities in recreation programs and cosponsored programs.
• Assist and implement cultural arts, physical activities, day camps and special interest activities for youth.
• Respond to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public events.
• Assist in preparing publications for brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers and related communications regarding recreation programs.
• Coordinate sports programs, register children for teams, collect fees, contact coaches, distribute and collect uniforms.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, conducting arts/crafts activities for children, making arrangements for rental and use of Recreation Building, helping set up tables and chairs for classes, etc.
• Assist in scheduling of activities at the Community/Civic Center.
• Assist in any concession related activities, including design, layout, operation, inventory and fee collecting.
• Promote interest and provide information regarding recreation/athletic programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other departments, and the general public.
• Effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints about services provided.
• Follow directions and manage tee time sheet and EZ Links.
• Run cash register, receive annual dues payments and distribute bills.
• Park and store golf carts, empty trash, restock items, clean rental equipment, pick up trash in the parking lot, marshal golf course, check water jugs, etc.
• Perform daily register reconciliation reports through the POS system.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance as an essential job function.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Serve as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months related experience in recreation preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Texas state driver's license or ability to obtain one by date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise the work of volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear; occasionally required to use hands to operate tools or controls; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.