Recreation Program Assistant

City of Hopewell; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hopewell seeks an energetic Recreation Aide to assist with frontline delivery of a range of activities for all ages. You will help implement programs, supervise participants, and provide high quality customer service across indoor and outdoor settings.

You will help prepare supplies, set up and break down equipment, and assist with facility management at community centers and parks. The role demands physical activity, flexibility in shifts, and a friendly, service-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with special events, working with the general public, managing public facilities, or any appropriate combination of related work experience.
• General knowledge of recreation and parks activities, programs, classes, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of recreational activities including athletics, events, early childhood, and other program areas.
• Assist with participant supervision; enforce rules; provide instruction and high-quality customer service to patrons.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Exceptional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assists with the frontline delivery of recreational activities for varying age groups and ability levels.

• Assists with the implementation of recreational activities including, but not limited to, athletics, special events, early childhood, community programs, outdoor recreation, fitness/wellness, open gym, and other program areas


• Assists with participant supervision; enforces program rules and policies; provides instruction to participants as needed; provides high quality customer service to all patrons of the department


• Assists with the supervisor of recreation and parks facilities; oversees specific activity areas within the Hopewell Community Center; assists with facility management at outdoor locations like parks, playgrounds, and athletic facilities


• Assists with organizing and preparing activity supplies; performs set-up and break-down activities with tables, chairs, canopies, sound equipment and other related activity equipment; ensures all equipment is accounted for and returned to appropriate storage location


• Maintains facility cleanliness and assists with custodial duties as needed

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with special events, working with the general public, managing public facilities, or any appropriate combination of related work experience.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of recreation and parks activities, programs, classes, and special events

Skills:

• Exceptional customer service skills


• Exceptional communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to work varying shifts depending on programmatic needs of the department


• Ability to work directly with the general public in a variety of program settings


• Ability to complete physically demanding work assignments


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor climates. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as rain, extreme heat, extreme cold, sun, and wind.


• Work extended/irregular hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, hearing, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.


• Typical Weight Handled: up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.