Parks and Recreation Program Assistant

Pay: $17.00 Per Hour

Job Type: Part Time

Department/Division: Parks Department

HOURS OF WORK:

• Part-time position works as scheduled by the Parks Director.
• Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
• FLSA Classification is non-exempt.

PAY SCHEDULE:

Paydays are every other Friday (biweekly) and shall compensate employees for work performed during the 14-day period ending on the Sunday immediately before the payday.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Parks Director, the Parks and Recreation Program Assistant performs various tasks related to parks and recreational activities. The position requires exceptional customer service and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Assist with the implementation of recreational activities, including athletics, special events, early childhood programs, community programs, outdoor recreation, fitness/wellness, open gym, and other program areas.
• Assist with participant supervision, enforces program rules and policies, and provide instructions as needed.
• Offer high-quality customer service to all patrons of the Parks Department.
• Assist with organizing and preparing activity supplies, performing set-up and break-down duties, and other activity-related items. 
• Ensure all equipment is accounted for and returned to its proper storage location.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Parks Director.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience working with the general public, managing public facilities, or assisting with special events, or an appropriate combination of related work experience.
• Ability to pass a basic reading, writing, and mathematics exam.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems without constant supervision, and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and fellow employees.
• Ability to work varying shifts depending on the programmatic needs of the department.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work assignments and work in diverse environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional walking, reaching, bending, and lifting or carrying object under 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to be exposed to outside weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Use written sources of information, e.g. reading reports, procedural documentation, reference materials.
• Perform detailed work requiring visual acuity.
• Use non-verbal auditory sources of information, e.g. alarms and cell phones.
• Use oral communication to perform work, e.g. answer telephone, receive visitors.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

• All City Employees are required to reside within Jefferson County or one of the following adjacent counties: Franklin, Hamilton, Marion, Perry, Washington, or Wayne.