RECREATION ATTENDANT

Job Title

Performs work assisting with daily community center activities; oversees and prepares facility for rentals; does related work as required. Work is performed under the close supervision of the respective Parks and Recreation Center Supervisors.

Job Description

Admitting and overseeing participants utilizing the recreation facilities including community centers, established special event areas, athletic programs, park usage and athletic fields; provides general maintenance and cleaning for facilities. Collect user fees. Monitors participants utilizing parks and recreation facilities including afterschool and community center programs, field and facility rentals and department special events. Answers telephone and assists callers or forwards to appropriate personnel. Enforces facility and park rules and regulations and maintains order. Assists in maintaining cleanliness and order of the recreation center, park facilities and athletic fields. Prepares facilities, equipment and grounds for community and athletic activities; maintains security. Maintains activity reports; fills out accident reports and administers first aid. Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the methods and practices of community recreation work including knowledge of the equipment and techniques, relevant rules and regulations of social, artistic, craft and/or athletic programs for children; ability to instruct common recreational activities; maintain order in a public facility; ability to enforce rules and regulations and maintain discipline; ability to adhere to program standards and objectives outlined; ability to manage a large number of children and groups; ability to prepare and maintain records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Special Requirements

Possession of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) and Basic First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

City of Monroe, North Carolina