Recreation Aide

Job Title

Recreation Center Assistant

Job Description

An employee in this classification is responsible for the day-to-day support details of enrichment and recreation programs. This employee assists the Center Leader and Recreation Center Assistant with daily operations of facility. Serves as first point of contact in recreation facility and provides assistance with program operations, such as making reservations, general record keeping, supply purchasing, and other related support work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of a Center Leader or Recreation Center Assistant who reviews work primarily on the basis of results attained, feedback from program supervisors and line staff, and direct observation. There is no direct supervision for employees in this classification but they may assist program staff with general clientele and program participants. Employees must be flexible to work nights and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Creates and maintains records in recreation management software.
• Maintains fitness equipment and general cleaning of fitness center.
• Assists with activities in facility, including the leisure center/game room area.
• Develops supply-purchasing needs; researches most cost-effective methods of supply purchasing; organizes and distributes snacks and supplies for program.
• Researches program activities and projects; prepares resources for Program Leader staff for utilization in program development.
• Prepares program reports regarding general program information.
• May type correspondence, memos, calendars, rosters, and lists.
• Maintains records and files on programs, classes, and activities.
• Maintains organization of storage areas.
• Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient use of CivicRec software for records management: developing schedules, communications, and providing program support.
• Ability to research information, create correspondence, etc. to assist program staff.
• Ability to plan and implement recreational and educational programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Work successfully with supervisory and lead staff.
• Schedule a variety of program details.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and general public.

Minimum Qualifications

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and bend, occasionally in conjunction with reaching for and manipulating objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as boxes/bags of activity materials, snack foods, etc. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 70% of the work period while working with children in activities. The duties of the position require the employee to be inside for over 90% of the work period and outside for the remainder, exposure to heat in summer and cold in winter is unlikely. Exposure to loud noise fluctuates but is on average low, and never requires ear protection. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience in direct program leadership or support role to a large youth recreational program.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, and other software programs.
• Scheduling experience required.
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Possession of or ability to obtain first aid and CPR certifications.

The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer!