Recreation Specialist I Events

FNSB — Temporary Worker; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borough of Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) is seeking a Temporary Worker to support the Parks & Recreation Department. The role focuses on safe, orderly recreation activities, event setup/takedown, and programming support. Weekend and evening work is required.

Responsibilities include facility access control, basic custodial duties, minor maintenance, first aid, and public assistance. Reports to the Facility Supervisor and does not supervise staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of public-facing work with cash handling.
• Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 3 months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Preferred: valid driver’s license with insurability per Borough rules.

Responsibilities

• Issue facility drop-in passes and enforce safety rules.
• Provide routine cleanup and maintenance of locker rooms and seating.
• Clean, sharpen, and maintain ice skates and equipment.
• Render emergency first aid to injured users.
• Inspect facilities and report damage.
• Inform participants of rules and assist with events.
• Check patrons in/out of locker rooms; manage sign-up sheets.
• Set up/take down facilities for events.
• Open/close facilities for daily activities.
• Develop, market, and lead programs at park facilities.
• Perform custodial duties; operate POS and scheduling software.

Skills

Basic math

Public interaction

Job description

Basic Function

Responsible to ensure that all recreational activities are accomplished in a safe and orderly manner for the Parks & Recreation Department. Assists in set-up, take-down and facility cleaning for special events. Assists in the development and implementation of recreational programming. Works weekends and evenings.

SALARY:

2A

REPORTS TO:

Facility Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

Typical Duties

1. 1.Issue facility drop-in passes and monitor/enforce proper safety rules in the facility.


2. 2.Provide routine clean up and general maintenance of locker rooms and ice arena seating.


3. 3.Clean, sharpen, and maintain ice skates and equipment.


4. 4.Render emergency first aid to injured or stricken facility users.


5. 5.Inspect facilities to detect and report damage.


6. 6.Inform participants of facility rules and ensure that scheduled activities are enforced. Respond to patrons' questions/needs and refer to manager when appropriate.


7. 7.Responsible for checking patrons in and out of locker rooms on sign-up sheet.


8. 8.Assist in the setup and take-down of facilities for special events.


9. 9.Open facilities for daily activities; secure and close facilities.


10. 10.Assist with developing, marketing and leading programs at park facilities.


11. 11.Perform custodial duties as assigned.


12. 12. Operate a point of sale system, process cash, check, and credit card sales and take facility reservations using recreation scheduling software.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1.A minimum of six months of work experience dealing with the public, operating a personal computer and/or cash register, and handling cash.


2. 2.Must be able to achieve Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within three (3) months of hire.


3. 3.Must be at least 21 years old.


4. 4.PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. 1.Knowledge of basic math computations.


2. 2. Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, tactful, and courteous manner.

OTHER

1. 1.This position requires a criminal background check.


2. 2. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:

Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous, routine public contact.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

Does not supervise; many minor problems daily, and an occasional major one where supervisor is usually required for help and instruction; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

A recreational facility where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs).

This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.