Recreation Leader Athletics - Recreation

City of Paducah; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal recreation department in Paducah is seeking a responsible individual to manage daily operations at the Recreation Center. The role includes front desk operations, customer service, and organizing various programs and events. Candidates should have a high school degree and experience in recreation or customer service. Strong organizational and communication skills are required. The position requires active participation and involvement in planned recreational activities, ensuring a safe environment for all users.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high energy and activity levels.
• Experience in recreation, sports, or customer service-related fields.
• Willingness and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and implement daily programs and events.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with the public.
• Receive and record payments and maintain customer files.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Paducah Recreation Center including front desk operations, answering telephone calls and serving customers, receiving and recording payments and membership fees, and implementing program and league schedules and activities. Assists with sports programs, camps, special events, and farmers markets as needed.

Illustrative Duties

• Work under supervisors to organize, plan, implement, and supervise daily programs, classes, leagues, and events for Paducah Recreation Center and other park facilities as assigned.
• Organize materials needed for day-to-day programs, classes, leagues, and events.
• Keep daily attendance for programs, classes, leagues, and events, record and file incident reports, registration information, disciplinary action report forms, and other necessary documentation.
• Receive and record payments for programs, classes, leagues, events, and memberships. Update customer files as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service as well as communicates with other staff, supervisors, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Promotes programs, classes, leagues, events, and center memberships.
• Organize supplies and inventory daily.
• Responsible for cleaning and inspecting the recreation facility on a daily basis and reporting any work needed to supervisors.
• Actively participate and maintain good relationships with facility users.
• Monitor recreation center areas and park facilities to ensure safety and security measures are followed. Report any incidents to supervisors.
• Lift, move, and carry heavy boxes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Degree or equivalent. One year of experience in recreation, sports, or customer service-related fields.

Physical Requirements

Ability to maintain high energy and activity level, perform light to moderate manual labor, tolerate various temperatures and climates for prolonged periods of time, operate a computer keyboard, and work in Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have good customer service and communication skills and experience working with the public. Ability to operate facility management computer system, maintain quality records, and experience with payment transactions. Ability to work well with minimal daily supervision. Have a general knowledge of recreational activities or a willingness and ability to learn quickly. Ability to maintain a consistent and safe environment that is conducive to enhancing learning and the recreational experience. Must be prompt and reliable. Must be able to adapt when circumstances warrant. Must be flexible and organized. Must be willing and able to participate in planned activities. Must be willing to be guided and directed by other staff, and supervisors.