Recreation Assistant - Part-time

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Recreation Assistant - Part-time

Department: Parks & Leisure

Reports to: Recreation Coordinator

Salary: $10.50/ Hr.
 

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Stephenville is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant. This position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.  As a Recreation Assistant, you will perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of the parks and recreation facilities as assigned.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops a positive relationship with the public by responding to phone, walk-in patrons, email, and fax inquiries.
• Manages membership and program registrations.
• Assists with the website and social media marketing.
• Assists in general computer and routine clerical work and/or projects.
• Manages day-to-day customer service desk operations.
• Responsible for cash and credit transactions for the center including cash handling.
• Assists staff with coordinating and implementing special events and programs.
• Assists with the preparation of various memos and reports.
• Maintains informational printed and/or digital material at the customer service desk.
• Maintains records of all media announcements and/or articles related to the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent and one-year recreation, receptionist, or customer service experience.
• Skills to type 25 words per minute and knowledge in using MS Word, Windows, and Excel.
• Pleasant and distinct telephone voice, good verbal fluency and grammar, and a well-groomed professional appearance.
• Must be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to attend training and workshops.
• Flexibility to assist with athletic leagues, special events, and programs on evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to be helpful and provide service.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and telephone operations.
• Ability to interact well with all types of people and convey a cheerful and positive image for the City of Stephenville.
• Able to arrive at work every day on time as scheduled.
• Non-smoker preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 constantly required to read a computer screen or documents, grasp, handle, feel, type, listen, hear, reach, see, speak, walk, and sit for long periods. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, carry, and lift up to 30lbs. Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office with some exposure to the outdoors in extreme weather conditions. 

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.

“As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, GENDER IDENTITY, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.” 

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