The City of Elyria is currently recruiting for a Recreation Assistant in our Parks and Recreation Department. This position reports to the Recreation Supervisor and the Director of Parks and Recreation and supervises part-time employees.
ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTION INCLUDE
- Assist Recreation Supervisors in planning and implementation of programs and special events. Assists with special events within department as needed;
- Supervise programs, youth and adult sports leagues, facilities, facility managers and other part-time employees. Assign part-time employees as needed or directed by Recreation Supervisors or the Parks and Recreation Director;
- Assists with responding to information requests and maintaining manual and electronic records.
- Ability to take inventory and organize sporting supplies, first aid supplies, and sporting apparel as needed;
- Assist with promotion and marketing of recreational and education programs and services.
- Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to parents, children and fellow staff on a day to day basis.
- Assist, coordinate and supervise volunteers involved in programs and park operations
- Assist with the registration, data management and recordkeeping of program participants
- Ability to step in to cover sports events, rentals, scheduled events when needed (e.g., referee, supervise, administration, interact with parents, etc.)
- Assist Recreation Supervisor with operation of all concession stands;
- Assist in main office answering phones, waiting on customers, etc;
- Prepare reports on programs as directed by Parks and Recreation Supervisors;
- Communicate daily with Recreation Supervisors and/or the Parks and Recreation Director;
- Attend staff meetings or any other meeting as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or better; Associate degree preferred. Two to three years management of part-time employees desired. Experience in working with children and/or young adults is a plus. Experience in recreation programming is desired. Must have drivers’ license and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Pay Rate: B21 $40,223.35 – $56,312.68
Days/Hrs. of Work: Monday-Sunday; Weekend and evening shifts.
Qualified candidates should submit a City of Elyria application found at https://www.cityofelyria.org/department/human-resources/ or via e-mail to careers@cityofelyria.org or by mail or in person to ATTN: HR, 131 Court Street, Suite 104, Elyria, OH 44035.
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