Recreation Center Assistant

About the Role

Assists recreation program staff in the development, planning, and implementation of recreational, cultural, and educational programs. Supports and provides assistance for programs and services offered by the City's recreation facilities. Coordinates logistics and participates in youth services, senior assistance, recreation programs, special events, and other services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing programs and activities for adults, teens, children, and the general community.
• Leads recreational activities, demonstrates sports procedures and techniques, and instructs participants in game rules.
• Assists with after-school programs, providing organized recreational activities and educational assistance to youth.
• Cleans and maintains facilities and assists with program logistics.
• Compiles and maintains records, including attendance reports and reports detailing ID cards issued or trash bags sold.
• Maintains records of participants, accidents, and materials.
• Provides information to participants and the public regarding recreation center functions, programs, and classes.
• Offers customer service and direction.
• Performs administrative tasks, including processing registrations, disbursing schedules, answering phones, and selling/issuing trash bags and participant ID cards.
• Ensures daily accounting of collected funds.
• Transports youth to field trips and special events for recreational and educational camping activities.
• Enforces rules, regulations, procedures, and safety precautions for games or activities.
• Provides outreach, marketing, and distribution of program materials.
• Attends community events to promote programs.
• Generates calendars, lesson plans, and other marketing materials.
• Performs other tasks as needed or assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Exception for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant(s): HSD/GED or Driver’s license is not required.
• All applicants must be 18 years old or older.

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR certification is required within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Exception: Driver's Licenses are not required for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant(s), and Out of School Recreation Center Assistant(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of recreation facilities and general programming.
• Ability to work with children, youth, and adults.
• Knowledge of sports and general rules.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
• Ability to develop activities and work with a multi-cultural community.
• Ability to enforce recreation, program, and sporting regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Knowledge of strong customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.