Recreation Attendant (PT) - Discovery Park

The Town of Parker; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Parker is seeking a part-time patron services role within its parks and recreation facilities in Golden, CO. The position supports front-line operations across events, recreation centers, and Discovery Park, ensuring safety and helpful assistance for patrons.

Responsibilities include event coordination support, facility upkeep, documentation, and assistance during emergencies. Training is provided, and duties may vary with program needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties in a dynamic recreation environment.
• Comfort with basic event setup and teardown tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs front-line, day-to-day patron services in events, recreation center/fieldhouse, and Discovery Park.
• Maintains order and safety within program areas; reports safety concerns to supervisor.
• Ensures documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Assists with opening, closing, and inventory procedures as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and aids in evacuations when required.
• Supports setup and teardown of tables, chairs, AV equipment, and recreation gear.
• Monitors facility appearance and functionality to provide safe conditions for patrons and staff.

Skills

Patron service

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Job description

Under general supervision, this position provides patron services within assigned program or facility areas.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.

Responsibilities

• Performs front-line, day-to-day services in any combination of the following divisions:
  • Events
  • Recreation Center/Fieldhouse
  • Discovery Park
• Maintains order and overall control in assigned program area; monitor participants within program area.
• Monitors and maintains the overall appearance and functionality of facilities, venues, and program areas to provide safe conditions for patrons and staff; performs maintenance tasks, remedies safety concerns, and communicates any issues to a supervisor.
• Ensures all required documentation is completed.
• Assists with opening, closing, and inventory procedures as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations and assists in the evacuation of program area. Accurately completes incident reports as needed.
• Ensures compliance with Town and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports suspected abuse cases to supervisor and the appropriate governing bodies.
• Assists in setting up and tearing down tables, chairs, A/V equipment, sports, or recreation equipment for events, programs, and rentals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Essential Duties for the Events

• Discusses activities and event schedule(s) with patrons; oversees some event logistics.
• Facilitates games and activities.

Examples of Essential Duties for the Recreation Center

• Assists in the daily maintenance of fitness equipment to ensure proper working order.

Examples of Essential Duties for Discovery Park

• Monitors patrons while ice skating on the trail.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and