Recreation Leader

Recreation Program Assistant

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator, assists in organizing and conducting a variety of recreation programs and activities for children and adults; provides on-site supervision for rentals and program implementation; provides facilities oversight and set-up during scheduled activities, when assigned to facilities monitoring; maintains a variety of records; does other related work as required.

This is a part-time position and working hours will not exceed 19 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Pay: $15 per hour

Essential functions include:

• Provide excellent customer service
• Organize a variety of games/activities associated with programs and special events
• Assist with the delivery of recreation programs/events
• Monitor participants and activities in recreation facilities
• Administer evening and weekend program/event schedules set by the supervisor
• Provide a safe environment for all participants
• Perform various maintenance duties as needed
• Open and close recreation facilities as needed
• Enforce departmental rules and regulations
• Ensure safety and proper working condition of the equipment
• Perform a variety of clerical duties including preparation and maintenance of files and reports
• Help prepare, set-up and disassemble appropriate materials and equipment for programs, activities, special events and/or rentals.
• Answers telephones, provides the public with needed information, takes registration, reservations, and collects program/rental fees.
• Perform related tasks as required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• General knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of municipal recreation
• Ability to provide leadership for recreation participants
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to use instruments, tools, or other equipment used in recreation programs/events
• Ability to operate a personal computer, including knowledge of applicable software packages
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants, and the general public

Physical requirements include:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium-level work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds of force frequently; and 10 pounds constantly, in various lifting positions, such as overhead, chest height, and more
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate office and building equipment such as the telephone, copy machine, security systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, and other equipment as needed.

Working environment includes:

• The employee primarily works in a standard office setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
• Must be conscious of safety methods to avoid injury to others and themselves; May be subject to hazards including working in both inside and outside environments, in hot and cold weather, in large crowds of people, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, dust, mists, fumes, oils, tight quarters, and narrow passageways. This position is subject to all State and Federal OSHA regulations, including, but not limited to the following: bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication/GHS, personal protective equipment, slips, trips, and falls, etc.

Education and experience requirements:

Any combination of education equivalent to some coursework in high school and experience in recreational programming is preferred.

Special requirements:

Requires flexible work schedule, including weekday daytime and evening and weekend daytime and evening hours.

Certificate and license requirements:

Possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certification

Conditions of employment:

The Town of Matthews requires background checks to be conducted on the final candidate(s) applying for any position with the Town of Matthews. For this position, final candidates must pass a background process to include but are not limited to work history verification, professional/personal reference checks, pre-employment drug screening and physical, criminal background, and driving record checks. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

Supplemental information:

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The Town of Matthews is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Matthews provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in all terms and conditions of employment.

The Town of Matthews is an at-will employer.

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