Recreation Assistant

Riverdale City; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Recreation Assistant, where you will support recreation programs and maintain community facilities. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the public, assist in sports activities, and contribute to the well-being of your community. Ideal for those who enjoy working in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, this position is perfect for individuals who are eager to make a positive impact. If you have a passion for recreation and community service, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Sufficient education and experience to perform related duties.
• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assists recreation program specialists with participants.
• Performs basic maintenance of community facilities and sports fields.

Skills

Effective communication

Public relation skills

Knowledge of organized sports

Education

Sufficient education and experience

Must be at least 16 years old

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Starting Pay: $10.19 – $15.86

Position Type: Part-time

Opening Date: December 12, 2024

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

1. Assists recreation programs specialists working with participants
2. Performs basic maintenance duties of the community facility and sports fields
3. Regular and predictable attendance
4. 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 driver's license.

Work Environment

Incumbent of the position performs in a variety of settings (indoor & outdoor). Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting.
Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to effective performance of essential functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS

This position is an at-will position and is exempt from the protections of Utah Code 10-3-1105. As such, the Recreation Assistant may be terminated with or without cause and shall not be entitled to due process appeal authority as set forth in Utah Code 10-3-1106.
The Recreation Assistant position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This job description describes the general nature, and type of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The duties listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of the position. The job description is not intended to and does not imply or create an employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this job description at any time.