Recreation Program Aide

City of North Little Rock; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of North Little Rock's North Little Rock Community Center is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to support daily operations, assist with programs, and help ensure a safe, welcoming environment for participants.

Duties include check-in, fee collection, equipment issuance, clerical tasks, cleaning, setup of tables and chairs, and assisting with games and special events; some duties may require Saturday work. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be at least 18.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (copy of diploma or transcript required with application).
• Six months of related recreation experience.
• Valid AR Class D driver's license and a good driving record.
• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Ability to work occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants: check in, collect fees, issue receipts, and member information.
• Provide clerical support: answer phones, maintain attendance logs, and records.
• Perform janitorial duties: cleaning, light maintenance, and grounds upkeep.
• Set up/take down tables and chairs; move equipment as needed.
• Assist with recreational activities and events; supervise games and activities.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

6 months recreation experience

Valid AR Class D driver's license

18 years of age or older

Availability for Saturdays

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours: Hours: Monday - Thursday 2pm-8pm, Friday 2pm-6pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm HOURS MAY VARY

Year Round 27hrs/wk

LOCATION: NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CENTER (#35)

Assists the Center Director, Assistant Center Director, and Facility Leaders with recreation activities by performing the following duties. Include the following. The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Other duties may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.

Assists participants:

checks participants in; collects fees and issue receipts; issues recreational equipment to participants; takes information for new memberships and prepares ID cards.

Provides clerical assistance:

answers telephone and provides information and/or answers questions; maintains name and address file on all center participants; keeps daily log of attendance; assists with maintenance of center bulletin board.

Performs janitorial duties:

dusts, mops, sweeps, vacuums, cleans windows, etc.; changes light bulbs in gym ceiling and other areas; maintains grounds by picking up trash and litter, mowing, and raking leaves; assists Center Director with pool maintenance and cleaning as needed.

Performs manual labor tasks:

sets up and takes down 6' and 8' folding tables and chairs; lifts and moves weights, gymnastic equipment, and other furnishings.

Assists with recreational activities:

instructs participants in rules and objectives of various games and sports; monitors and helps with special events and activities; recreational activities to include sports, games, arts and crafts, education, and healthy living. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (copy of diploma or transcript required with application).
• Six (6) months of related recreation experience.
• Valid AR class D driver's license and a good driving record.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to work occasional Saturdays.

The complexity, guidelines, supervisory controls, and supervision responsibilities described below are representative of this position.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The work is closely controlled, either by a supervisor or by the structured nature of the work. For both one-of a kind and repetitive tasks the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. The worker consults with the supervisor as needed on all matters not specifically covered in the original instructions or guidelines. The supervisor reviews most work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

COMPLEXITY:

The work consists of tasks that are clear-cut and directly related; there is little or no choice to be made in deciding what needs to be done; actions to be taken or responses to be made are readily discernible; the work is quickly mastered.

GUIDELINES:

Specific, detailed guidelines covering all important aspects of the assignment are provided; authorization is needed for deviations. There is no choice in deciding what needs to be done and very little choice in how the task is to be done.