Recreation Aide I - Recreation 2026

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Training

Job summary

City of Wichita is seeking an entry-level, seasonal, or part-time Recreation Aide to support a variety of programs at Recreation Centers, Tennis Center, Watson Park, or within the Athletics Division. You will greet the public, handle concessions, assist with class instruction and event setup, and perform basic duties including cashiering, food preparation, and light custodial tasks.

Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 or 18 depending on assignment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to handle cash and count money accurately.
• Ability to respond to information requests in person or by phone.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform basic custodial duties.
• Ability to teach and lead activities for children with varied experience.
• Clear oral communication and ability to work with the public.
• May require Kansas driver's license for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at concession counter.
• Receive and disburse cash.
• Prepare and handle food; stock concession products.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Supervise children and lead games; assist with class instruction.
• Officiate or keep score for sports activities.
• Set up and take down furnishings and arrangements.
• May operate a vehicle to complete assignments.
• Provide customer information and service via in-person and phone channels.
• Other related duties as needed.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Cash handling

Customer service

Lifting 25 lbs

Teaching students

Clear communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Job description

Distinguishing Features of Work

This entry-level, seasonal, or part-time position offers a dynamic opportunity to support a variety of recreational programs and activities at Recreation Centers, the Tennis Center, Watson Park, or within the Athletics Division. Recreation Aides are the friendly faces of public service, engaging with the community through customer service, class instruction, concessions, and event setup. This role is perfect for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in a fun and energetic environment. Direct supervision is provided to support the growth and success of employees in this role.

THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION

The day and hours for this position: varies

Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation

• Posting may close at anytime**

Examples of Work Performed

• Specific duties depend on actual work location and activities.
• Serves customers at concession counter.
• Receives and disburses cash.
• Prepares and handles food.
• Stocks concession products.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Supervises children, organizes and leads games and assists with class instruction.
• Officiates or keeps score for sports activities.
• Performs basic custodial duties.
• Sets up and takes down building furnishings and arrangements.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of basic functions of arithmetic.
• Ability to count money and make change; and use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
• Ability to accept and respond to a steady volume of requests for information and/or service, both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to lift and carry stacks of boxes or other loads weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to teach students who have a wide variety of experience and aptitude.
• Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants and the public.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience And Training

• Must be at least 16 years of age, or 18 years of age, dependent upon assignment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Training

• Prior general customer service experience.
• Prior cash handling experience.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlan.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

The City of Wichita is committed to providing a competitive pay and benefits package that helps the City hire and keep good employees. Find out more about what the City offers in the following sections.

Seasonal/Part-time-Limited Benefits Include

• Employee Assistance Program
• Training