Recreation Assistant

City-of-Owatonn; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Owatonna in Minnesota is seeking a Recreation Assistant to perform a variety of operations at a recreation facility and in an office. You will sell admissions, memberships and merchandise; direct seasonal staff; open/close facilities; organize and lead activities; and prepare marketing materials.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of customer service or related experience, and is capable of performing clerical tasks, handling cash, and using a computer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years customer service or related experience.
• Ability to perform clerical duties and operate basic office equipment.
• Flexibility with mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical activities, including opening/closing duties and maintaining a clean facility.
• Directs seasonal/part-time staff duties and assists in marketing materials.
• Assists supervisor in developing and leading recreational activities for various groups.
• Inspects facility and equipment; processes registrations and POS transactions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical duties

Cash handling

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point of sale systems

Basic office software

Job description

THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.

Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.

ABOUT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:

We believe that a community thrives when it provides opportunities to recreate in many forms. The Recreation Department creates a better tomorrow by enriching the quality of life for our community and visitors by providing a variety of recreation programs, facilities, and services.

As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization\'s 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

In our department, the City’s values look and sound like . . .

BETTER TOGETHER:

• Working as a team—we share the workload and support others when they need it
• Building relationships internally and externally
• Utilizing the individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds on our teams while learning from one another
• Being available and responsive
• Being approachable to employees and the community
• Working with compassion for and attention towards the person in front of us

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:

• Being open, welcoming, and approachable to the community
• Building efficient and effective community partnerships
• Taking care of the equipment, facilities, and other public resources we are entrusted with
• Spending taxpayers’ money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively
• Providing quality programs that match the needs and wants of our community
• Providing excellent customer service

PRIDE IN OUR WORK:

• Sharing our passion for recreation
• Being prepared for all situations
• Having a mindset of continuous improvement so we can meet the ever-changing needs of the community
• Providing creative solutions and measurable results
• Creating and celebrating meaningful experiences for participants

WHAT YOU\'LL DO:

The first level of the Recreation Series is responsible for performing a variety of operations at a recreation facility, in an office and during activities. Responsibilities may include selling facility admissions, memberships and merchandise; directing seasonal/part-time staff; opening and closing facilities; organizing and leading recreational activities; and preparing marketing materials.

Specifically as the Recreation Assistant you will...

• Performs a variety of clerical activities, which may include: performing opening and closing duties of facilities while maintaining a clean facility; directing seasonal/part-time staff duties; preparing marketing flyers and publications; filing; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Assist Supervisor in developing, planning, leading and assessing recreational activities tailored to different groups, ages, and interests.
• Inspects facility and equipment.
• Performs registrations and point of sale transactions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...

High school diploma or G.E.D.; 2 years customer service or related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing in:

• Valid Driver\'s License;
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified or obtain within 6 months of hire;
• May require Lifeguard Certification within 6 months of hire;
• May require Lifeguard Instructor Certification, Water Safety Instructor Certification, Certified Pool Operator License within 1 year of hire

Knowledge of:

• Basic recreation operations in assigned area of responsibility;
• Modern office methods and applicable equipment;
• Basic recreation maintenance principles and practices;
• Customer service principles.

Skill in:

• Providing customer service;
• Performing basic clerical duties;
• Performing basic site maintenance;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Handling cash;
• Planning, organization and coordination
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

This is a part-time position; 28 hours per week; varied schedule that will include morning, day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to chemicals, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.