Part Time Sports & Recreation Assistant

Job Title: Sports and Recreation Assistant

Position Summary

The Sports and Recreation Assistant acts as a front-line staff member in the recreation center. This role involves setting up and breaking down sports equipment, monitoring gymnasiums, weight rooms, or game courts, providing customer service, and ensuring a safe, clean, and inclusive environment for youth, adults, and seniors.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Operations & Monitoring: Oversee gym floors, fitness areas, and multi-purpose rooms to maintain safety, prevent misuse of equipment, and enforce center policies.
• Equipment Setup & Maintenance: Prepare, assemble, and store athletic and event gear (such as basketballs, nets, scoreboards, tables, and audio equipment) before and after programs.
• Program & Sports Support: Assist in organizing, refereeing, or leading youth leagues, fitness classes, open gym hours, and community special events.
• Customer Service: Greet patrons, check in members, issue rental equipment, answer questions about schedules, and handle registration or front-desk tasks.
• Safety & Emergency Response: Administer basic First Aid, CPR, or AED care when needed, and report facility hazards or maintenance issues immediately.
• Sanitation & Upkeep: Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, high-touch surfaces, and activity areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent (some positions accept current high school students aged 16+ or college students in a related field).
• Certifications: Valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain them within a short introductory window).
• Experience: Previous customer service, coaching, childcare, or recreation/athletics experience is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and public-speaking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse age groups (children to seniors).
  • Basic conflict-resolution and rule-enforcement skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Effort: Medium to heavy physical labor, including bending, lifting, and carrying equipment (frequently up to 20–50 lbs), standing, or walking for long shifts.
• Schedule: Flexible availability often required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on center operating hours.
• Environment: Indoor recreation centers, gymnasiums, and occasional outdoor park or athletic field settings.

N o t e : This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Part-Time Sports and Recreation Assistant role. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks, and duties may change based on the needs of, the Reeves County Recreation Center.