Jr. Recreation Aide

Job Title

An employee in this classification provides assistance with the day-to-day support details of enrichment and recreation programs. This employee assists the Recreation 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 Recreation 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. Employees in this classification may assist program staff with general clientele and program participants. Employees must be flexible to work nights and weekends. Applicants must be 16-18 years of age.

Essential Functions

• Provides assistance creating and maintaining 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; performs research for supply purchases; organizes and distributes snacks and supplies for program.
• Researches program activities and projects; prepares resources for 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.
• Maintain organization of storage areas.
• Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic use of computer for records management: developing schedules, communications, and providing program support.
• Ability to research information, create correspondence, etc. to assist program staff.
• Ability to schedule and implement recreational and educational programs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to organize and maintain records for easy retrieval; effective time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and general public.

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements 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. Employee is subject to indoor and outdoor temperatures (over 90% inside and the remainder outside). 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 Qualifications

• Pursuing high school diploma or GED
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, and other software programs
• Must possess excellent communication skills

Special Requirements

• Possession of or ability to obtain first aid and CPR certifications
• Scheduling experience is a plus