Recreation Aide - Culpeper Community Pool

The Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Aide -Pool is a Full Time – Seasonal position (no benefits). The position requires availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays. 

***Must be available to work during the summer season, mid-April through mid-September, day, evening & weekends are required.. Working approximately 35-40 hours per week as the posted schedule permits. Position will be required to work two(2) of the following holiday/holiday weekends:   Memorial Day/Weekend; 4^th of July/weekend; Labor Day/Weekend.  Essential Functions

1. Staff the front admissions counter, greet patrons, provide information, process payments, and reconcile daily receipts.
2. Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries, assisting patrons, and promoting facility services, programs, and events.
3. Operate assigned office equipment and software systems, including cash registers and point-of-sale programs.
4. Operate and maintain the concession stand, including taking orders, preparing food and beverages, cleaning/sanitizing equipment, and maintaining inventory
5. Perform custodial and facility upkeep tasks, including cleaning restrooms, concession areas, pool deck, and common spaces on a scheduled basis.
6. Open and close the facility as scheduled, including securing gates, doors, alarms, and equipment.
7. Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment (tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment, etc.) for rentals, programs, and events.
8. Enforce facility and pool rules, policies, and regulations, while monitoring patron behavior to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
9. Inspect and maintain safety and first aid equipment, reporting or removing damaged/unsafe equipment or conditions as needed.
10. Monitor and record water quality readings (chlorine, pH, pump pressure, etc.) as required.
11. Support private rentals, community programs, sports tourism activities, camps, and special events, including setup/breakdown, patron assistance, and general facility maintenance as needed at the Community Pool and at other Department Facilities.
12. Prepare and submit required reports such as accidents, incidents, attendance, and membership records.
13. Perform other duties as required to support the successful operation of the facility.

Non-Essential Functions

• Assist with minor administrative tasks, such as filing paperwork, updating spreadsheets, or helping with promotional materials.
• Participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Must be at least 16 years on or before hire.

• Completion of the tenth grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Experience as a cashier or with a point-of-sale system and some experience providing customer service is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.

• Possession of First Aid, CPR and AED certifications, or the ability to obtain by May 1.

• Position will be required to work two(2) of the following holiday/holiday weekends:  Memorial Day/Weekend; 4^th of July/weekend; Labor Day/Weekend. 

Internal & External Contacts
Has ongoing contact with internal & external customers throughout the day.

Working Conditions

• Performed in a high public-use recreation facility where loud noise and multiple activities/events may occur simultaneously, creating distractions.
• Duties are carried out both indoors and outdoors, including during special events and in inclement weather.
• Work environment includes exposure to extreme heat, humidity, vibration, and atmospheric conditions.
• The employee may be exposed to pool chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring adherence to safety guidelines and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens during emergency response or first aid situations, requiring use of PPE.
• Shift schedules will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Constantly lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds (e.g., tables, chairs, concession supplies, cleaning equipment); frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, Occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Extended periods of standing and walking are required, as well as periods of sitting at a computer workstation.
• Manual dexterity is necessary to operate cash registers, concession equipment, cleaning tools, and office/computer equipment.
• Vocal communication is required to convey instructions, exchange ideas, and interact with patrons clearly and effectively, sometimes loudly or quickly in a noisy environment.
• Hearing is required to perceive normal speech, receive detailed information, and distinguish sounds for safety.
• Visual acuity is required for reading, computer work, color perception, night/peripheral vision, monitoring patron activity, observing facility conditions, and operating motor vehicles or equipment when necessary.