The City of Soldotna has an immediate opening for a part-time Recreation Aide. This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on July 27th, 2026. Under the general supervision of the P&R Director or his/her designee, the Recreation Aide position will assist the Parks and Recreation Department in various recreation and facility capacities. This position will assist with facility supervision, program support, customer service, administrative tasks, safety compliance, and light janitorial needs. Facility locations include the Soldotna Field House and/or the Soldotna Ice Arena.

• Monitor recreation facilities and ensure they are clean, safe, and prepared for use including all set-up and break down of necessary equipment.
• Provide friendly customer service and assist patrons with registrations, inquiries, facility information and concerns.
• Ensure participants follow safety guidelines and facility policies.
• Assist with the delivery of recreation programs, activities, tournaments, camps, and special events.
• Assist with maintaining statistical data related to program participation and facility use.
• Performs basic office tasks and administrative support duties including answering phones, collecting fees, managing attendance, and assisting with marketing.
• Perform routine light janitorial duties and report facility or equipment damage.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director or designee.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and handle multiple tasks using independent judgment.
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers, telephones, and cash registers.
• Ability to effectively interact with the public and at times enforce policies in a courteous and pleasant manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to conduct self at all times in an ethical, professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to work independently under general guidance, self-motivated and to work irregular hours as needed.
• Ability to maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient ice-skating skills preferred for Recreation Aides assigned to the Soldotna Ice Arena facility.

Working Conditions:

The work environment is typically in an indoor office setting and public meeting rooms, adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. However, the employee must sometimes perform work outdoors and in unsanitary or hazardous conditions. Work duties may require travel to other locations. Duties are occasionally performed outdoors in a varied working environment, typically during the day but occasionally in darkness, and sometimes in inclement weather and extreme temperatures. The employee may be exposed to significant levels of noise and may work in a facility where the use of chemicals is common. Safety equipment will be provided to protect the employee and must be used in accordance with best practices, federal and state laws, and City/Department policies and operating procedures. May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands, fingers, handle, feel or operate objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively both orally, in person as well as on the telephone, and in writing. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and is frequently required to drive to other locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The City of Soldotna is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on qualifications free of personal and political considerations, with equal opportunity for all with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.