Recreation Aide

Galveston; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Galveston is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to assist staff and oversee participation in recreation programs for adults and youth. You will help set up facilities, maintain a clean environment, and support city recreation operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas driver's license, with ability to interact with patrons and supervise activities. Indoor work with possible outdoor exposure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; and must have necessary knowledge and skills to interact and supervise the participation of patrons, and students.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of city organization, operations, policies and procedures; principles and practices of recreational programming and promotion.
• Skill in handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Skill in providing efficient customer service and in communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and development of recreation programs.
• Provides direction for recreation activities in coordination with instructors.
• Works with participants and instructors to provide community recreation.
• Reports any and all special recreation problems to the supervisor.
• Maintains records of recreational activities.
• Coordinates use of City athletic facilities with other groups and organizations.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with citizens and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Job description

## Recreation AideApply: Galveston, TX: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100487**An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!****Job Description**SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assist full and part time staff, and monitors participants in recreation program for adults, or youth. Assist in setting up facilities for programs and helps maintain a clean, sanitary facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: · Participates in the planning and development of recreation programs. · Makes recommendations and provides direction for recreation activities. · Works with recreation participants and instructors to provide community recreation. · Reports any and all special recreation problems to the supervisor. · Maintain records of recreational activities · Coordinates use of City athletic facilities with other groups and organizations. · Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge: · City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. · Principles and practices of recreational programing and promotion. · City codes and ordinances. · Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications. Skill in: · Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. · Providing efficient customer service. · Understanding and applying City policies and procedures. · Explaining City policies and procedures. · Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City. · Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent; and must have necessary knowledge and skills to interact and supervise the participation of patrons, and students. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an indoor work environment with some exposure to an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions. May be required to climb ladders.