Recreation Assistant

Riverdale City; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 12,260 - 19,079; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Riverdale, UT is seeking a part-time recreation support staff to assist with community programs and facility maintenance. The role requires effective communication skills and knowledge of organized sports. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a driver's license. The position involves various physical activities indoors and outdoors, ensuring a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Some knowledge of organized sports and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist recreation program specialists working with participants.
• Perform basic maintenance duties of the community facility and sports fields.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Knowledge of organized sports

Effective communication with the public

Public relation skills

Possess a driver's license

Education

Sufficient education and experience

Job description

Starting Pay: $8.90 – $13.85

Position Type: Part-time

Opening Date: November 14, 2022

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs support duties for recreation programs and maintenance duties for the community facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Community Services Director and occasional supervision of the Recreation Specialist.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists recreation programs specialists working with participants
• Performs basic maintenance duties of the community facility and sports fields
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform the above and related duties. Must be at least 16 years old to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of organized sports; rules, set-up, equipment necessary and safety.
• Effectively communicate with the public. Possess good public relation skills.
• Possess a drivers license

Work Environment

Incumbent of the position performs in a variety of settings (indoor & outdoor). Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting. Talking, hearing, and seeing essential to effective performance of essential functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.

Veteran's Preference Points

Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial appointments only.

Riverdale City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants selected for employment with the city shall be required to take a drug and alcohol test with negative results and a background check as a pre-condition of employment.