Recreation Aide – Department of Parks Careers

Overview

Position Title:Recreation Aide

Company:City Of Mckinney

Location:Texas 75069, TX

Job Description:

The Recreation Aide is responsible for providing assistance and support in the supervision of recreation programs, operations, and facilities of the recreation center. Duties will include: Meet and greet the public. Maintain friendly customer service in all situations. Answer telephones and provide information to the public. Have comfort level working with the general public under high traffic situations. Assist with computerized registration, correspondence, public relations, record keeping and reports. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment. Protect and supervise facilities and patrons. Assist with programming or conducting activities and special events for the general population as required.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department  attendance policies and procedures.
• Transports patrons by vehicle to various events as needed.
•  Meets and greets public.
•  Maintains friendly customer services in all situations.
•  Answers telephones and provides information to the public.
•  Assists with computerized registration, correspondence, public relations,    record keeping and reports.
•  Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
•  Protects and supervises facilities and patrons.
•  Set-Up / Break-Down recreational and program equipment for events and activities.
• Assists with programming and special events.

Requirements:

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.

• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
•  Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
•  Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
•  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•  Must have knowledge and understanding of computer functions and Microsoft Word.
•  Some knowledge of planning, operating recreational programs and facilities.
•  Knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and preventative measures.
•  Must be able to work nights and weekends
•  Ability to work holidays, weekends and nights as needed.