Part Time Recreational Aide

JOB SUMMARY

Provides recreational services, assists in locating and furnishing equipment; explains recreation services, activities, facilities, rules, assist in activities registration; filing, writing reports and evaluating recreation programs, to include other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Recreation Center & Senior Programs Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists and prepares data for recreation classes. Provides advice on recreational issues to patrons. Assists in coordinating the recreation program with city departments, and outside organizations such as the school district and various community based groups. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Personal computer, including word processing and data base management software; calculator, copy and fax machine; and telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job to include vision, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, making arrangements for use of recreation facilities, setting up tables and chairs for classes, etc. Attendance is an essential function of the job. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights Core Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education, Degrees, Certificates, and/or

License:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a recreation center and programs; Knowledge of programming and scheduling classes. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. 3. Ability to assist in organizing. Ability to coordinate, analyze and utilize a variety of reports and records; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, organization, school and the general public 4. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age with ability to understand written and verbal instructions. Knowledge and/or experience in cash handing skills or running a cash drawer. 5. Possess or ability to obtain a Texas Drivers License