Part Time Program and Recreation Assistant

Job Summary

Supports the program and recreation coordinator in developing, managing, and evaluating parks and recreation programs and recreational activities. Assists in managing program staff and volunteers. Presents a cheerful demeanor and positive attitude in all work duties.

• Assists in creating and overseeing enrichment activities and recreational offerings.
• Evaluates activities, programs, and classes for content, techniques, and special problems.
• Monitors programs for function, safety, and equipment issues; performs safety and health‑related cleaning and maintenance services as needed; requests maintenance services as necessary in facilities and program sites.
• Opens and closes program sites; sets up and takes down equipment and supplies needed for scheduled activities; ensures safety equipment is in good working order and accessible.
• Enforces facility, department, and city rules and regulations.
• Administers various types of leagues, including participant sign‑ups, roster creation, bracketing, rule compilation, and scheduling of dates, times, locations, and referees.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; participates in the procurement process.
• Maintains documentation on all programs and participants; prepares statistical and summary reports as needed.
• Responds to routine inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints efficiently and timely.
• Ensures hourly employees adhere to established work methods and techniques; informs hourly employees of applicable city and department policies, procedures, standards, and specifications; reviews needs with appropriate supervisory staff.
• Assists with scheduling hourly staff; ensures appropriate staff‑to‑participant ratio for assigned summer camp and children’s programs.

• Engage and communicate with participants and staff to ensure quality programming.
• Gather information from various sources to identify needs and trends for new programs; draft program outlines and review with higher‑level staff.
• Adapt to changing needs and circumstances, adjusting schedules, modifying activities, and handling unexpected situations effectively.
• Visit each program daily to solve problems in a timely manner if necessary.
• Assist in communication and outreach, informing participants, parents, and stakeholders about program activities, events, and updates.
• Must be available for frequent nights and weekend activities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in parks and recreation education or sports and recreation, OR high school diploma/GED and 5 years of demonstrated experience with recreation management or program development and management.
• At least 2 years of experience in program management.
• CPRP preferred, or ability to earn within 18 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Critical thinker able to work with little direction.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to mediate situations.
• Willingness to be flexible in job duties as needed, sometimes spontaneously.
• Ability to support others through teamwork, dedication, and guidance to achieve excellence.
• Complete knowledge of city program rules and regulations, including the Child Safety Policy.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied community program activities.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
• Knowledge of developmental skills of children ages 5‑17.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Frequently required to run, jump, walk, sit, play, hear, and talk.
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle objects, tools.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Frequent nights and weekends; occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or hot, humid conditions; occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud while at the field.