Recreation Assistant

Compensation:
This position starts at $20.25* per hour.  *Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications.
* Starting pay is determined through our structured step-guidance placement process. This system helps ensure fair and consistent offers by reviewing each candidate’s education, experience, specialized skills, and overall qualifications. Your exact starting rate will fall within the posted range and will reflect where you are placed in the step-guidance system.

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado) 
Sick & Personal leave
Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave
9 paid holidays
YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)
KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Longevity pay
EMPAC Employee Assistance Program
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.
Position Summary: Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations, maintenance and programming for the Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Eldorado.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with conducting daily recreational activities such as sports, games, clinics and other special events for program participants
• Assists with parks and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, litter removal, facility cleaning, playground and park upkeep, and minor repairs.
• Inspects facilities and equipment for potential hazards or maintenance needs and reports concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Provides occasional assistance with cemetery groundskeeping and other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Observes safety precautions and corrects minor safety problems
• Assists with preparing, distributing, and collecting registration forms and fees for program participation
• Assists in game schedule preparation and distribution to coaches and patrons
• Assists with preparing tournament brackets and information and prepares/distributes league rosters
• Assists with coordinating coaches and officials’ meetings
• Assists with ordering and distributing t-shirts, uniforms, and awards
• Assists in organizing and implementing various special events and attends various workshops, seminars and classes
• Assists with addressing participant, staff, and patron concerns and refers significant disputes to a supervisor.
• Interacts with participants, parents and community members while supervising recreation facilities
• Manages daily operations of all concession stands, including staffing and inventory management
• Officiates games and activities as needed
• Assists with daily operations and staffing of the municipal pool
• Assists in preparation of facilities for games and practices
• Assists with scheduling and training part-time and seasonal staff
• Performs field maintenance and preparation as directed
• Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
• Comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
• Serves as a backup to the Parks and Recreation office staff

Experience:  This is an entry level position, prior experience is not required.  Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job satisfactorily within six months.

Certifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of other certifications and training as assigned

Date Opened:  11/09/2026

Date Closed:  Open until filled.

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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