Recreation Program Assistant Part Time

The Program Assistant assists staff in all aspects of conducting recreation programs throughout the city including athletics, special events, summer camps, and community center programming. The employee works both indoors and outdoors at a variety of locations including but not limited to recreation centers, parks, and athletic fields. The Program Assistant is responsible to the assigned recreation supervisor.

1. Monitors recreational and/or athletic activities and facilities.
2. Enforces rules and policies.
3. Assists in planning, organizing, participating in, and executing special events, athletic events, camps, and programs for all ages within community centers and throughout the city.
4. Oversees operations of programs (ie. athletics, recreation activities, events, concessions, etc.)
5. Assists in scheduling activities within the department and through outside groups with related interests.
6. Assists in publicizing and promoting all events.
7. Assists other department staff members in programming activities.
8. Assists in keeping accurate records of attendance, inventory, and maintenance.
9. Performs general office duties as needed.
10. Complies with departmental rules, including rules on attire.
11. Assists in keeping the facility, equipment, and supplies neat, orderly, and clean.
12. Maintains and operates audio and visual equipment as required.
13. Attends staff meetings, professional meetings, and other functions as required.
14. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

1. Must be eighteen years of age.
2. Must have driver's license.
3. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
4. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
5. Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
2. Ability to follow directions.
3. Knowledge of community resources and other related organizations.
4. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
5. Ability to report to work on time and notify the appropriate individual in advance if unable to work.
6. Ability to work flexible hours with some holiday and weekend work required.
7. Ability to work with minimal daily supervision.
8. Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously or in rapid succession.
9. Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks despite interruptions.
10. Knowledge of and the ability to count money and make accurate changes.
11. Should have basic knowledge of and the ability to use and/or play with and direct activities using recreational equipment such as bats, balls, games, cards, frisbees, scissors, glue, etc., and be able to operate swimming pool equipment.
12. Should have basic knowledge of traditional sports rules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stands. walks, bends, climbs stairs, stoops, lifts, and carries recreational supplies and equipment.  Ability to actively participate in recreational programs for children, adults, and/or seniors.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED
The employee operates telephones, copy machines, and other office equipment when necessary.  Must be able to use a sound system and public address system.  They need to have the ability to use recreational equipment such as swimming pool and swim team equipment, sporting equipment, recreational game equipment, cards, frisbees, scissors, glue, etc.

For similar job postings, applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days.

The City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.