Recreation Assistant

This position assists with the coordination and implementation of all phases of recreation programs, special events, public relations, administrative, and operational tasks. The employee ensures safe and effective use of facilities. This is a 5-20 hour per week permanent position with no benefits, to include evenings and weekends.

• Provides general assistance to the Recreation Division. 
• Assists with public relations as it relates to department sponsored programs, activities, and events. 
• Assists in the coordination of activities of the recreation facility sites. 
• Opens recreation facilities. Inspects program areas to ensure safety. Closes activities at scheduled times. 
• Oversees participants and spectators during activities and facility open hours to ensure safety of individuals and facilities. Ensures cleanliness of facility prior to and after programs. 
• Travels to sites to ensure that equipment and sites are available and appropriate and to monitor instruction. 
• Maintains interior of Parks & Recreation buildings, including but not limited to, cleaning, sweeping, and reporting any incidents of property damage. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Provides administrative support to Recreation Division after 5pm
• Processes registration
• Recreation Assistants may be assigned one or more of the following focus areas:
  1.  General Programming
  2. Therapeutic Recreation
  3. Senior Programming
  4. Evening Facilities maintenance
  5. Personal Training/Fitness
  6. Special Events. 

• Performs other assigned duties

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation and leisure program management. 
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Skill in working with the public.  
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

• Ability to strictly adhere to/enforce safety polices. 
• Ability to consistently produce quality results. 
• Ability proactively plan and organize. 

• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor the program activities. 

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of working experience providing customer service and/or program assistance for Parks and Recreation, sports, educational, children’s, or other related programs preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Valid State of Virginia Driver’s License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen are required. 
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.