Part-time Park Assistant / Leisure Services

Job Title and Description

Now accepting applications for Sandy Creek Park through 08/02/2026. Now accepting applications for Middle Oconee Parks through 08/09/2026. Now accepting applications for Bear Hollow Zoo through 08/09/2026. Park Assistant applications are active for 90 days and may be considered for any location of interest that becomes available, even if it is not listed above. When asked in this application, please check ALL parks and or facilities in which you have interest in order to be considered for other vacancies in the next 90 days.

The purpose of this position varies to include collection of fees, greeting and providing park information to the general public, and assisting in the maintenance, inspections, enforcement, operations, programs, office tasks, light cleaning, and other areas assigned in either a park or facility.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High School education and customer service or cash handling experience is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides routine maintenance assistance including litter pick-up in and around facilities, pulls trash cans, cleaning of restrooms, and other light cleaning.
• Greets and provides facility information to the general public in person and by telephone.
• Collects registration, rental and/or entrance fees.
• Takes reservations and assists with similar administrative duties.
• Stays abreast of issues and happenings at the assigned location and serves as a public relations officer for the facility or park.
• Performs routine inspections of facility and park grounds and equipment, and performs minor repairs.
• Reports any larger needed repairs or concerns.
• Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Enforces rules and regulations and assists with problems the public may encounter.
• Resolves problems that may arise in a proactive and professional manner.
• Assists with set-up, execution and/or breakdown for various meetings, events and programs.
• Ensures safety of all patrons and personal property.
• Performs facility opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Maintains records and prepares daily reports including revenue reports, attendance reports, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.