Job Details

Assists in scheduling, organizing, and implementing recreational programs at sports complexes or community centers.

• Supervise part-time recreation assistants;
• Complete day to day paperwork and cash reports.
• Facilitate or oversee recreational programming.
• Complete opening and closing procedures of facilities.
• Perform clerical duties as required;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Community Recreation

• Plan, schedule, supervise, and facilitate recreational activities and programs;
• Assist the public in registering for classes and reserving facilities by explaining policies and procedures, and completing necessary forms;
• Assist the supervisor in developing partnerships, soliciting donations, and recruiting new instructors;
• Assist with activities and special events for all ages, and supervise campers during seasonal camps and summer camp;
• Assist with activities, programs and special events for adults ages 50+;
• Complete program evaluations and reports;
• Knowledge of recreation programming, cash handling experience, and classroom instruction preferred.

Athletics and Aquatics

• Plan, schedule, organize and facilitate various classes, special events, leagues and tournaments;
• Assist at outdoor recreation facilities like Safety City, Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center, and adult recreation league locations;
• Complete program evaluations and reports;
• Assist with the operations of concessions and special events;
• Create promotional materials, league winner shirt designs, and other marketing materials as requested;
• Knowledge of league scheduling, officials scheduling, and cash handling experience.

Completion of a high school diploma or any combination of education and experience that provides the following:

Additional Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• This is a year-round position. Must be able to work some weekends. Minimum 15 hours per week required.

Texas Driver's License. Required

Knowledge of

• Office practices and procedures, cash handling and reporting, data entry, filing, answering phones, and assisting customers;

Ability to

• Develop, promote and implement recreational programs, activities, and special events;
• Assist the public in completing reservations, registering for programs, and answering questions about upcoming events.
• Design and produce publicity brochures, flyers, calendars and other promotional or informative documents;
• Direct or teach various classes and other projects at the center;
• Accurately collect and account for revenues from donations, rent, class fees, and concession sales;
• Maintain, organize, and inventory recreational equipment and other supplies;
• Maintain records and prepare pertinent reports;
• Work independently in the absence of specific instructions;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds;
• Push and pull objects in order to set up tables and displays;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees in order to retrieve objects from the safe;
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.