Recreation Aide – (year-round)

Description

COMPENSATION: a minimum of $11.81/hour, DOQ

HOURS: all shifts available: morning, mid-day, afternoons/evenings. All shifts must be able to work weekends and holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Recreation Center Supervisor or their designee, the incumbent is responsible for the operations of the front desk, childcare area, gymnasium, and/or weight room areas in the Roanoke Recreation Center. They are also responsible to enforce the Centers rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Assist at the front desk area by verifying identification, selling and maintaining memberships, collecting admission fees, answering phones, selling merchandise, checking out equipment to members, and registering individuals for programs.
– Supervise children in the childcare area properly and safely.
– Communicate and enforce rules and regulations of the Center and related programs and activities.
– Assist with the monitoring and maintenance of office supply inventory, as well as the distribution, inventory control, and requisition of recreational programming supplies.
– Perform hourly counts of all activities and maintain accurate records of program attendance.
– Support other areas of the Center by assisting with special events, athletic programs, facility rentals, and facility coverage needs in the absence of other City staff.
– Attend mandatory training and in-service meetings.
– Inform supervisor of all work-related activities.
– Adhere to all departmental and City policies and procedures.
– Assist coworkers and other divisions as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Regular and punctual attendance is required. Flexibility required for special events or other duties.
– Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

– Ability to lead, mentor, and direct coworkers effectively.
– Strong oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
– Ability to work well under pressure; prioritize effectively; exhibit appropriate decision making; and perform successfully in a dynamic, changing environment with professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability.
– Ability to utilize appropriate attention to detail; exhibit effective professional judgement through initiative and creative problem solving; and effective organization skills.
– Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and treat co-workers, vendors, and patrons with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
– Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

– High School Diploma or GED preferred.
– Must possess or be able to obtain a certification in CPR/First Aid within six (6) months of start date.
– Must have valid Texas Drivers license prior to employment and safe driving record.
– Must pass a pre-employment screening, background check and employment eligibility verification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The essential functions of this position are performed primarily in an indoor environment and in a seated position. Position requires frequent sitting, repetitive motions, lifting of negligible weights, fine dexterity and the ability to clearly see and hear. Occasional pushing, pulling, bending, carrying, lifting up to fifty (50) pounds and kneeling may be required for some duties. Must be able to use various office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, audio/visual technology, telephones, fax machines, printers, copiers, etc.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:

The City of Roanoke provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Roanoke complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrim nation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The physical demands described in this document are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.