Recreation Center Attendant - 24 hour/week

Kenai — Parks & Recreation Department; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kenai is seeking a part-time Recreation Center Attendant to help keep the Kenai Recreation Center clean, safe, and welcoming for patrons. You will assist with everyday operations, answer questions, collect entry fees, and ensure a positive experience for visitors.

Ideal candidates bring customer service experience, reliability, and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year of customer service experience.
• Must be available to work varying schedules including weekends and City holidays.
• Must pass a background investigation for working with vulnerable populations.
• Must possess or obtain a CPR/First Aid certificate within thirty (30) days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily routine and complete checklists for shift readiness.
• Assist with routine cleaning and address spills to maintain safety.
• Monitor sign-in and attendance; collect entry fees.
• Assist with check-in/check-out of equipment or property.
• Enforce facility rules in a courteous but firm manner.
• Maintain awareness of patrons within the facility.
• Report maintenance concerns to Supervisor promptly.
• Provide information to patrons about the Kenai area.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, the Recreation Center Attendant is responsible for ensuring that the Center is clean and organized for the enjoyment of the City’s patrons, addressing safety concerns, and reporting any issues as required. The Recreation Center Attendant is responsible for maintaining awareness of activity throughout the Center – both planned use and casual use - and for being a point of contact for attendees at the Center while on duty. This position is responsible for assisting Recreation Center patrons at the Kenai Recreation Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow daily routine and complete checklists to ensure Center is maintained and ready for the next shift.


• Assist in routine cleaning on each shift; address spills or messes quickly to ensure safety and upkeep of the facility.


• Monitor Recreation Center sign-in and attendance; collect entry fees.


• Assist with check-in/check-out of equipment or property of the Recreation Center.


• Enforce facility rules in a courteous but firm manner.


• Maintain awareness of patrons within the facility.


• Promptly report any identified maintenance concerns to the Supervisor as soon as possible.


• Provide information to patrons and visitors of the Kenai area as requested.


• Complete required training and other continuing education programs as requested.


• Offer assistance with sports and games as available.


• Must have regular, reliable, and predictable attendance at work.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.


• A minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience with the demonstrated ability to develop rapport and respect with customers of all ages and abilities.


• Must be available to work varying schedules including weekends and City holidays.


• The applicant (or employee after hire) must pass a background investigation, including but not limited to a criminal background check to meet requirements for working with vulnerable populations such as minors.


• Must possess or obtain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate issued by the American Heart Association (or other approved entity), at the employee’s expense within thirty (30) days of employment

Supplemental Information

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent experience with and appreciation of recreation activities, games, crafts and/or athletics


• Knowledge of equipment and recreational spaces within the facility


• Knowledge of common recreational games and activities

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is typically in an indoor setting, adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works among the various spaces within the Recreation Center facility. This position may be required to work at night and during the weekends and holidays as scheduled.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment, including telephones, copiers, computers and keyboards. The Recreation Center Worker communicates orally in person and on the telephone; may sit for extended periods of time; as well as stand, walk, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and may be required to drive or walk to other City or buildings. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear and to talk and communicate verbally in person as well as on a telephone to meet the essential functions of the position.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

The City of Kenai is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on qualifications free of personal and political considerations, with equal opportunity for all with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position is

excluded from participation in the

State Public Employee’s Retirement System

(PERS) and is

not eligible for City-sponsored medical and hospital insurance; however, the position is eligible for other City-sponsored benefits such as annual leave and holiday pay on a proportional basis.