Recreation Technician - Part Time

City of Baytown, TX; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym partnership with Lee College and a

Employee Assistance Program (8 free E©

MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans

Job summary

City of Baytown, TX is seeking a part-time Recreation Technician to support our Parks and Recreation Department. You will help run special events, summer programs, athletic leagues, and assist with office operations and promotional materials.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years old, a valid driver’s license, and a friendly, service‑oriented approach. You will assist with setup, field maintenance, registrations, and communications with residents, city staff, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (ability to obtain TX Driver’s license within 90 days).
• Must enjoy working with the public.
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to speak to people in a friendly, welcoming and helpful manner.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Parks and Recreation Department staff with a variety of special events, summer programs, and athletic leagues.
• Assists with daily activities and set-ups at the Community Center and Wayne Gray Sports Complex.
• Assists with set-up, take-down, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing and distributing promotional materials, communicating with citizens, city employees, businesses, organizations and media, and helping to secure volunteers.
• Assists with the daily operation of the main office to include answering phones, taking registrations, reserving facilities, and maintaining office equipment and supplies.
• Assists with periodic field maintenance duties to include dragging the fields, raking the fields, chalking the fields, and applying drying agents.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public engagement

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for a fun, dynamic role where you can make a positive impact in your community? Join our Parks and Recreation team and play a key part in creating memorable events, engaging summer programs, and exciting athletic leagues for residents of all ages. The Recreation Technician position offers a variety of hands-on experiences—from supporting special events to assisting with office operations and promotional efforts. If you’re organized, energetic, and passionate about community involvement, we’d love to have you apply!

Part-time Position Details

This part-time position will assist the Parks and Recreation Department in a variety of areas to include special events, summer programs, athletic leagues, office management, preparation of promotional materials, and all other job related duties for the department.

Duties

• Assists the Parks and Recreation Department staff with a variety of special events, summer programs, and athletic leagues.
• Assists the Parks and Recreation Department staff with daily activities and set-ups coordinated by the department at the Community Center and the Wayne Gray Sports Complex.
• Assists Parks and Recreation Department staff with the set-up, take-down, and inventory of equipment and supplies for the department activities and programs.
• Assists with preparing and distributing promotional materials, communicating with citizens, city employees, businesses, organizations and media, and helping to secure volunteers.
• Assists the Parks and Recreation Department staff with the daily operation of the main office to include answering phones, taking registrations, reserving facilities, and maintaining office equipment and supplies.
• Assists the Parks and Recreation Department staff with periodic field maintenance duties to include dragging the fields, raking the fields, chalking the fields, and applying drying agents.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (ability to obtain TX Driver’s license within 90 days).
• Must enjoy working with the public.
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to speak to people in a friendly, welcoming and helpful manner.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to assist with special events, athletics, and recreation activities. Good interpersonal skills, and ability to perform multiple tasks. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public (of all age groups).

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Health & Wellness

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.

• Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
• Employee Assistance Program providing up to 8 FREE sessions per issue per year

Retirement

• MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: optional retirement savings account

Training

• The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com