Recreation Assistant - Part Time

Cities, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Panama City is seeking a Clerical/Customer Service assistant to support parks and recreation programs. You will handle fees, answer inquiries, and assist with events and rentals.

The role requires a minimum age of 14 and may require a Florida Food Handler’s license within the first week. CPR/First Aid certifications may be needed; expect evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years of age; no formal education or experience required.
• May need Florida Food Handler’s license within first week of hire.
• CPR, AED and/or First Aid certifications may be required at time of employment.
• Any combination of education and experience providing required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collects fees, checks passes, and punches cards at Pier, Pool, and Senior Center.
• Counts money and makes daily deposits; completes receipt book.
• Assists customers with questions and program information; answers telephone and takes messages.
• Prepares buildings for rental events and assists with summer camps and programs.
• Supervises youth and adult sports league games and tournaments; maintains sports equipment inventory.
• Maintains a clean and tidy work area; works in concessions and supports program delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Description

This position provides clerical and customer service support for parks and recreation programs and services.

Examples of Duties

• Collects fees, check passes, and punches cards at Pier, Pool, and Senior Center.
• Counts monies and makes daily deposit drops; completes receipt book.
• Monitors activities at all assigned location.
• Assists customers with questions and program information.
• Answers telephone, provides information, and takes messages.
• Maintains a clean and tidy work area.
• Prepares and sells concessions, assists with tracking inventory.
• Supervises youth and adult sports league games and tournaments.
• Assists in maintaining sports equipment inventory.
• Assists in the selection of teams.
• Supervises special events.
• Collects trash and cleans restrooms.
• Assists in maintaining sports fields.
• Turns lights on and off at sports facilities.
• Prepares buildings for rental events.
• Assists with summer camps, programs, activities, swim lessons, etc.
• Works in concessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of employment.No education or experience is necessary.
• Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Florida Food Handler’s license within first week of hiring.
• Depending upon assignment, current CPR, AED and/or First Aid certifications may be required at the time of employment.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of point-of-sale and cash handling principles.
• Knowledge of sports field preparation principles.
• Knowledge of concessions policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-relates software programs.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication, with various audiences.
• Ability to balance cashiering transactions, prepare cash deposits and process refunds.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, and/or flexible schedules.
• General Expectations (not a comprehensive list)
• 1st year team member – master safety protocols and the responsibilities related to the job description.
• 2nd year team member – effectively provide mentoring to new team members as assigned, assist in training exercises.
• 3rd year team member – independently conduct in-service training as assigned.
• 4th year team member – ability to mentor, train, and provide leadership to peers, support leadership in staff development typical of a team member in a lead role.
• 5th year team member – considered a senior team member, an expert in job responsibilities and training abilities.
• Beyond the 5th year team member – the highest standard of skills, character, and leadership qualities are expected.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Parks and Recreation Facilities Supervisor, the Athletic Supervisor, Aquatics Specialist or designee assigns work in terms of detailed and specific instructions. The supervisor spot-checks work in progress and upon completion for accuracy, adequacy, and adherences to instructions and established guidelines.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related clerical and customer service duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide customer service support for department programs and services. Successful performance contributes to the delivery of quality services to the general public.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.