Recreation Aide I Position Available In Columbia, Georgia

Job Description:

CITY OF EVANS EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:

Recreation Aide I Department:

Parks & Recreation FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Division:

Recreation Reports To:

Recreation Supervisor Classification:

Part-time Requisition:

1628

Salary Range:

$15.00-$21.00/hr.

Opening Date:

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK

The Recreation Aide is under general supervisionand acts as the recreation facility representative and serves asfront line contact for enforcement of City policies duringscheduled rentals, special events, concessions and functions withinfacilities. Provides outstanding customer service to all patrons aswell as answering the phone, receiving monies for admissions,selling passes, completing program registrations, processingmemberships, general filing, cleaning, and other duties asassigned.

Recreation Aide I:

$15.00-$21.00/hr. The Recreation Aide I is the entry-level class in the RecreationAide series.

Recreation Aide II:

$16.00-$22.40/hr. The Recreation Aide II is the mid-level class in the RecreationAide series. Duties assigned will be based on past experience.

Recreation Aide III:

$16.50-$23.10/hr. The Recreation Aide III most advanced level in the Recreation Aideseries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Recreation Aide I:

The employee will perform a wide variety ofduties including, but not limited to, the following: Employee possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities toperform all the essential duties of the job safely andsatisfactorily, including, but not limited to municipal governance,teamwork, problem-solving, relationship-building, customer service,detail oriented, technology/equipment proficiency, policyadherence, time management, result-orientation, research andanalyzing data, decision-making, self-motivation, stewardship,integrity, and upholding our EDGE core values. Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate theEnglish language both orally and in writing so others canunderstand, such as correspondence, report writing, andemails. To support consistent high-quality service for our communityand each other, it is the expectation of all employees to bepunctual and have good attendance and to communicate effectivelyfor scheduling conflicts or when taking leave according to citypolicy. Assists with the implementation of community-wide specialevents as assigned. Assist with rentals coverage when paired with anotherRecreation Aide.

Front Desk Duties:

Responsible for opening and closing City facilities forrecreation and rental use. Completes a variety of paperwork including daily records, logs,and accident/incident reports. Maintains and cleans front desk area, gymnasium, game room, andcardio weight room, and locker rooms. Assists with setup/take down of tables, chairs, and equipmentfor classes, programs, sports activities, and special events. Ability to write quality records, reports, and receipts for alladmissions, rentals, and registrations. Greets guests in-person and over the phone, accepts andprocesses memberships, and registrations for specificactivities. Handles all cash and credit card charges per standard operatingprocedures. Performs frequent walkthroughs of the facility to providesafety and security to all staff and visitors of the communitycenter.

Concessionaire Duties:

Serves food promptly and accurately in a fast-pacedenvironment. Stocks and restocks items, as necessary. Complies with food-handling and sanitation regulations. Thorough understanding of sanitation-related issues. Takes allprecautions and preventative measures necessary to ensure a cleanfood preparation environment. Consistently follows all revenue control procedures. Handles all cash and credit card charges per standard operatingprocedures. Basic knowledge of food and beverage, including foodpreparation. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. As a member of the City of Evans team, employees are privilegedto serve each other and the community; therefore, will be asked toperform additional duties as assigned.

Recreation Aide II:

In addition to previous requirements: Depending on the assignment, the employee may be responsible for orbe asked to assist with: Assists full-time staff in planning, implementing, supervising,evaluating and promoting various recreation activities May assist with interviewing and training staff. Knows how to operate and train on recreation software, systemsand policies. Ability to serve as manager on duty when assigned Considerable knowledge of equipment uses, facilities,operations, supplies, and techniques used in community recreationprograms. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations,ordinances and policies. Ability to serve a supervisor of concession areas whenassigned. May be assigned as camp counselor when needed.

Concessions Supervisor:

Assists in the hiring, training, and scheduling of concessionteam members. Assists with concession events and ensure that the stand isstocked and staffed. Assists in inventory management and control activities. Oversees day-to-day operations of the concession stand. Serves food promptly and accurately in a fast-pacedenvironment. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment byfollowing and enforcing standards and procedures. Follows and enforces federal, state, and local regulations.

Front Desk Lead:

Assists full-time staff in planning, implementing, supervising,evaluating, and promoting various Recreation activities. May assist with interviewing and training staff. Knows how to operate and train employees in AcitveNetSystems. May assist with setting up special classes or rentals and isthe contact person for all concerns and questions during thoseevents. Enforce capacity limits for rentals and events. Aids front desk, maintenance, custodial, athletics, andfull-time staff as needed. Considerable knowledge of equipment uses, facilities,operations, supplies, and techniques used in community recreationprograms. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws,regulations, ordinances, and policies. Ability to serve as Manager on Duty when assigned. Ability to recognize safety hazards and sanitation issues. Ability to operate all assigned tools, safety products, andkitchen equipment. Ability to set up and tear down equipment for scheduledactivities and special events.

Recreation Aide III:

In addition to previous requirements: Depending on the assignment, the employee may be responsible for orbe asked to assist with:

Concessions and Rentals Specialist:

Oversees day-to-day operations of the concession stand,including the schedule for concession team members. Supervises, and motivates concession team members. Organizesconcession events and ensures that the stand is stocked. Servesfood promptly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Complieswith food-handling and sanitation regulations. Prepares reports to document accidents and incidents. Inputs event data into registration and facility software toensure accurate and up-to-date information. Coordinates with outside agencies on specific programs forassociations, leagues and tournaments. Creates, coordinates and distributes promotional brochures andinformation for special events. Responds to rental inquiries and conducts facility tours. Assists with processing facility rental agreements for theEvans Community Complex, Riverside Library & Cultural Center, andRiverside Ballfields. Knowledge of principles and philosophy of leisure recreation,sports, recreation programs, special events and facilitybookings. Ability to interpret, understand and comply with regulations,standards, procedures and laws applicable to the areas ofassignment. Ability to plan, promote, organize, develop and implement avariety of recreation programs and rentals Ability to supervise, direct and train employees. Ability to perform duties independently.

Sports Specialist:

Assists in daily operations by planning, coordinating,scheduling, and implementing recreation and athletic programs andactivities for all ages and abilities in one or more programmingdisciplines. Assists with administrative duties as required; establishesregistration times, program data entry into the registration systemcompiles team rosters, and schedules practices and games. Regularly attend various sport practices to provide support andtraining for all coaches. Assists in the recruitment, training, and retention ofofficials for all sports. Assists in recruitment and retention of program participantsand coaches through marketing and promotion to the community. Organizes, implements, and helps to oversee the successfulrunning of all sports camps throughout the year. Assists in the ordering, procuring, organizing, and delivery ofall program equipment. Provides program set-up and tear-down as scheduled. Ensures all facilities and playing surfaces are in safe andoperable condition. Provide supervision at different program sites, indoor/outdoorvenues; ensuring all facilities and surfaces are in safe andoperable condition; oversees league play. Enforces the parent and coaches’ code of conduct. Ensures proper scheduling by monitoring the scheduling of gamesand staff/officials/umpires. Fills in as an official or umpire for sporting events whenneeded. Assists with programs budgets. Communicates with the Recreation Supervisor on events orsituations that require immediate attention by the supervisor. Complies with City and Departmental rules, regulations,policies, and procedures. Knowledge of principles and philosophy of leisure recreation,sports, recreation programs, special events, and facilitycoordination. Ability to plan, promote, organize, develop and implement avariety of recreation programs and rentals.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE

Recreation Aide I:

Required:

Must be 16 years of age or older. Valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within sixmonths of hire. Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AEDcertification within six months of hire. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.

Preferred:

Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience public/municipal sector. High School diploma or equivalent One year of experience in customer service and experience incash handling.

Recreation Aide II:

In addition to previous requirements:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years of age or older. Two years of experience in recreation or related field. Two years of experience in customer service and experience incash handling.

Recreation Aide III:

In addition to previous requirements:

Required:

Three years of experience in recreation or related field.

PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

•The physical demands here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to sit, stand, walk, squat, talk. Hear and see. Theemployee is required to perform lifting 30 pounds. Employee will work mostly indoors with some events taking placeoutdoors. Our Mission To deliver sustainable, citizen driven services for the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Our Values Empower. Deliver. Grow. Engage. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels ofwork, knowledge, skills, and other essential functions expected ofan employee and subject to change at any time. It is not designedto cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, dutiesor responsibilities required. Must be able to perform the essentialfunctions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Thisjob description does not constitute an employment agreement betweenthe employer and employee. The City of Evans conducts pre-employment physical exams, drugtesting, and background investigations as a condition ofemployment. A positive drug screen test for marijuana willdisqualify a candidate from being considered for employment,regardless of whether the use is recreational or medical (redcard). Apply online at www.evanscolorado.gov City of Evans, HumanResources, 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620.

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