Recreation Program Assistant

Kids for the Future; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Port Wentworth, GA is seeking a Recreation Program Assistant to support ongoing recreation areas, programs, events, and daily operations within the Recreation Department.

The role assists Coordinators, Supervisors, and Directors with daily activities, events, and programs, requiring a High School diploma and related experience. Local transportation and willingness to work flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in recreation or a related field.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Maintains recreation programs and event supplies, signage, sports equipment, and related resources.
• Assists with implementing special programs, events, advertising, meeting preparation, and seasonal volunteer coach training.
• Distributes and retrieves supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
• Conducts daily checks of parks, the gym, concessions, and rental areas, and cleans and straightens areas before and after rentals and programs.
• Assists with concession sales, exercise equipment maintenance, sports equipment assembly, office paperwork, and signage.
• Assists with coaching a team or filling in when volunteers are not available.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public service knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

• Location 103 Turnberry Street,Port Wentworth, GA, 31407,United States
• Base Pay $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Regular - FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Tiffany Lancaster
• Phone [phone] ext. 206
• Email [e-mail]

Non-Public Safety Position (Applicants: Please be aware some questions asked on the application pertain to Law Enforcement. Please only complete those questions if you are applying for a Public Safety Position)

Recreation Program Assistant
Recreation Department

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports recreation areas, programs, events, and daily operations. The Recreation Program Assistant assists the Program Coordinators, Program Supervisor, Assistant Director, and Director with daily activities, events, and programs.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Maintains recreation programs and event supplies, signage, sports equipment, and related resources.
• Assists with implementing special programs, events, advertising, meeting preparation, and seasonal volunteer coach training.
• Distributes and retrieves supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
• Conducts daily checks of parks, the gym, concessions, and rental areas, and cleans and straightens areas before and after rentals and programs.
• Assists with concession sales, exercise equipment maintenance, sports equipment assembly, office paperwork, and signage.
• Assists with coaching a team or filling in when volunteers are not available.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Skill in operating sports equipment, including pitching machines, gymnasium floor buffers, scoreboards, and athletic field paint-liners.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, basic computer applications, administrative procedures, departmental policies, and sports and program regulations.
• Skill in analyzing problems and developing and implementing solutions.
• Skill in providing customer service.
• Effective Customer service and public service knowledge.
• Knowledge of recreation maintenance principles and practices.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position works closely with volunteers and part-time staff but has no supervisory responsibilities. The position reports to the Program Coordinators and Program Supervisor.

GUIDELINES

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• Provides assistance to the Program Coordinators and Program Supervisor.
• Contributes to a safe, well-maintained, attractive, and efficient environment for residents, program and event participants.
• Success is demonstrated through positive participant feedback, effective peer relationships, and delivery of quality recreational and life-enhancing programs.
• Serves on the emergency response team during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other city needs.
• Provides after-hours assistance for city-sponsored events and programs as needed.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically made to provide services, exchange information, resolve problems, motivate or influence people, or justify, defend, or negotiate matters.
• Contacts are typically with city department employees, volunteers, the Senior Center Director, and Recreation Department associates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses dexterous tools or equipment, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• Work is performed throughout Recreation Department facilities and off-site events, programs, tournaments, and activities. Conditions may include cold, heat, inclement weather, dust, dirt, grease, noise, machinery with moving parts, and use of protective equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and at least one year of experience in recreation or a related occupational field.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.