GENERAL SUMMARY
The Recreation Aide is responsible for assisting in the operation of assigned recreation and sports programs and activities at the recreation center, park, or off-site locations. Assists in the development, implementation, and direction of new and revised activities, special events and programs.
CORE SCOPE OF POSITION
INTERCTION
SUPERVISION
Supervises participants, ensuring their safety and guidance.
Required Skills
** KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
· General knowledge team sports and sports terminology.
· General knowledge of recreational activities, functions, events and programs.
· Basic computer knowledge, using Microsoft Program (Publisher, Excel, and Word).
· Excellent guest service skills.
· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong planning, organizational and supervisory skills.
· Demonstrate strong motivational commitment to the organization.
· Ability to deal with diverse personality.
· Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment.
· Ability to multitask, self-starter, punctual and able to adjust to change.
· Must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings, closing, weekends, and holidays.
Required Experience
** EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION**
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
· Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
· Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
· Valid Driver’s License required.
EXPERIENCE
· Two or more years of experience working with children, preferably in the area of recreational, physical education and related experience.
· Familiarity with Native American culture preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
· General knowledge team sports and sports terminology.
· General knowledge of recreational activities, functions, events and programs.
· Basic computer knowledge, using Microsoft Program (Publisher, Excel, and Word).
· Excellent guest service skills.
· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong planning, organizational and supervisory skills.
· Demonstrate strong motivational commitment to the organization.
· Ability to deal with diverse personality.
· Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment.
· Ability to multitask, self-starter, punctual and able to adjust to change.
· Must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings, closing, weekends, and holidays.