Recreation Assistant

About the Role

Join the Town of Erie as a Recreation Assistant - Special Events and play an important role in supporting engaging recreation programs and services. This role offers a varied and rewarding work environment with opportunities to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate with others to deliver quality recreational experiences for the community.

Work Hours

• Tuesday-Saturday shifts, primarily including mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Typically 20 – 30 hours per week, not to exceed an average of 130 hours/month.
• Schedule may vary depending on program-specific needs, including increased shifts during summer months.

Work Location

• Erie Community Center (450 Powers St).
• This position is 100% in-office and not eligible for remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistant Duties:

• Assist recreation staff in developing, organizing, scheduling, promoting, and hosting special events.

• Provide direct operational support, including planning, purchasing, staffing, scheduling, implementing, and administration of special event operations.

• Communicate with patrons, staff, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and contractors.

• Evaluate operational effectiveness and recommend new workflows and processes.

• Manage event supply inventory, including preparing and collecting supplies, monitoring inventory, and making recommendations for purchases.

• Assist with creating event timelines, site maps, planning event logistics, and responding to inquiries.

• Assist with tracking and payment plans for vendors, advertising, and sponsors.

• Assist in developing partnerships and coordination of donations/sponsorships.

• Complete paperwork, including daily records, logs, and incident reports.

• Maintain program-related records and report issues or concerns.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

• May assist with recruiting, interviewing, training, and scheduling volunteers and staff.

• Ensure the safety of guests and participants by enforcing rules and policies.

• Remain composed and make sound judgments in emergency or non-emergency situations.

• Respond to emergency situations, administer first aid, CPR, or other medical attention as needed, and complete incident reports.

• Serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.

• Demonstrate outstanding internal and external customer service by upholding PEAK (Professional, Exceptional, Accountable, Knowledgeable) standards.

• Refer the public to the appropriate Town contact.

• May serve or fill in for the Recreation Coordinator – Special Events in their absence.

• Town Wide Expectations/Duties:

• Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town.

• Inspect facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment and report safety concerns.

• Interpret, communicate, and enforce all relevant policies and procedures.

• Complete all required safety trainings in a timely manner.

• Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) years of customer service experience, recreation or related experience preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 3 months of hire.

Pre-employment Screenings

• Interview process
• Background checks:
• National and County Criminal Scan
• Sex-Offender Registry check
• Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Part-Time employees receive:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center.
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year).

This position allows participation in:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans.
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans.
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub.
• Employer-sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes.