(1) Part-Time Recreation Worker I ( Outdoor Recreation)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY
Provides support for all public recreation programs for the City, under policies established by the Parks & 
Recreation Director by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reporting 
relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City 
needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, 
supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists Recreation Supervisors in developing and promoting city-sponsored recreation programs to the 
public. 
Supports the Recreation Supervisor in ensuring city-sponsored recreation programs meet the needs of
citizens, groups, teams, and individuals.
Provides physical and clerical support for new recreation programs, activities, equipment, and materials to 
recreation department management, staff, and the public.
Supports, performs, and coordinates sign-up activities for city-sponsored recreation programs.
Sign in participants, collect fees, accounts for monies collected, and supervises activities for citysponsored recreation programs.
Accounts for and performs basic maintenance on recreation equipment and facilities.
Monitor recreation activities for safety and compliance with activity and facility rules. Reports violations 
to Recreation Supervisors or other proper authorities.
Sets up and takes down chairs, tables, and other recreational equipment requirement.
Performs basic clean-up activities associated with recreational activities and facilities.
Assists the public in gaining access to city-sponsored recreation programs, facilities, and equipment.
Performs a wide variety of other support duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, 
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 
to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED. No work experience required. Position suitable for high school students. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write, and communicate to participants and citizens involved in city-sponsored recreation 
programs and activities. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform basic math, accounting skills, and cash-handing skills. 

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve basic problems that would be encountered on the job and/or to refer problems to the 
proper authority

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, 
or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, 
and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and 
taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or 
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, 
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of 
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. 
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or 
airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in 
the work environment is usually quiet.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.