Job: Recreation Assistant- Part time

Job Description

Job Type: Part time, Hourly

Wage: $18-$20.50/hr. 

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for duties involved with recreation leagues, programs, activities and events as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Salida retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time.

● Assisting with the needs of recreation department leagues, programs, activities and events.

● Setting up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc.

● Interacting with the public in a variety of settings.

● Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities.

● Assisting recreation staff in conducting programs, sports, games, and events.

● Assisting participants during activities.

● Performing administrative tasks such as paperwork, answering phones and digital documentation.

● Ensuring participants' safety.

● Must be able to learn different rules and regulations associated with facilitating recreational sports leagues and events.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Supervision exercised: none.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

● Comfortable to work with people of all ages and backgrounds.

● Must represent Salida Parks and Recreation in a positive way

● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.

● Strong creativity and socialization skills.

● Experience as a coach, player or scorekeeper is a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: No previous experience is required, but must work well with all age groups, be a team player and be prompt and courteous.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Variable hours including some evenings and weekends. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions. Moderate lifting required.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.