Salary: $12.69 - $17.13 HourlyLocation : Town HallJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 202400007Department: Parks & RecreationDivision: RecreationOpening Date: 10/02/2024Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptJoin Our Team Join our dynamic team in the heart of Trophy Club as a Recreation Aide! This role is perfect for someone who lovesinteracting with the community and enjoys being part of a lively environment. You'll help manage park gate admissions at Trophy Club Park, ensuring visitors have a seamless experience, and assist with activities at our newly repurposed Trophy Club Activity Center. If you're passionate about recreation, customer service, and making a positive impact, this is the place for you! Job Summary, Duties & Responsibilities JOB SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs routine support duties for recreational programs activities, and events. The purpose of this position is to provide support to recreational programs and activities that meet the needs of a diverse community. This is the entry-level classification responsible for providing operational support to an assigned program area. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob duties and responsibilities as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the typical tasks performed. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.
- Assists in conducting and monitoring recreational program activities within one or more assigned program areas; learns to perform tasks in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled recreational activities and events
- Assists with the operation of recreation/sports camps or other large programs and activities; learns to provide some instruction to participants under the guidance and direction of higher-level staff
- Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed
- Maintains records of participation and collects participant fees
- Issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies; monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed
- Assists in the implementation and monitoring of Town procedures with respect to participant safety
- Performs routine administrative duties such as phone and counter reception and registration processing
- Assists with Town with special events as needed
- Performs related duties as assigned
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED is required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment
Knowledge of:
- Recreation program services, operations, and activities
- Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Proper care and use of recreation equipment, materials, and supplies
- Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service
- Principles and practices of recordkeeping
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
Ability to:
- Lead and conduct assigned program classes or activities
- Maintain the safety of program activities and participants
- Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner
- Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner
- Make basic mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy; count money and make change
- Respond appropriately to changing situations
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Work Environment Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. Must possess mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The classification supports indoor and outdoor recreation programs requiring frequent walking, running, conducting exercises, and related physical activities. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, or tools and equipment used in assigned program area. Program activities may require sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; the ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds or higher weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment. Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYThe Town of Trophy Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONThe Town of Trophy Club makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, you must inform the Department of Human Resources in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.THE TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR REVISE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE NEED ARISES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.This position is not eligible for benefits.