Recreation Assistant-Temp

Overview

Are you someone who is ready to make a difference within their local community? If so, the City of Flagstaff is seeking qualified individuals to join our team! As the City’s Recreation Assistant - Temp, you will actively support and uphold the City’s stated mission and values. As a Fitness Center Front Desk team member, you will serve as the first point of contact for members and guests, creating a welcoming and professional environment.

Responsibilities include managing check-ins, memberships, and class registrations, as well as handling basic administrative tasks. This role requires excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, and confidence in addressing member questions and concerns in person and by phone. Front desk staff also help maintain a clean and organized lobby, support trainers and management as needed, and play a key role in delivering a positive, motivating experience that helps members feel supported throughout their fitness journey.

The second major component of this role is our Kids Club, designed to allow parents the flexibility to utilize the facility while their children are cared for by our team. We take children aged 6 months to 11 years and candidates should be comfortable overseeing children in a friendly, playful environment for up to 5 hours at a time.

If this sounds like a job for you, apply today! By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve.

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Arrives to scheduled facility on time and in proper uniform or attire.
• Opens and/or closes the facility as needed.
• Monitors the condition of the recreation facility or program space and equipment.
• Assists customers in checking in and out.
• Distributes, collects and properly stores recreation equipment.
• Maintains facility or program space set up such as chairs, tables, TV, audio, electronic equipment, fitness floor, etc.
• Performs basic custodial duties to maintain a clean recreation facility (sweeping, mopping, dusting, sanitizing, disposing of litter, stocking supplies).
• Suggests ideas for program and/or facility development.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment for classes, meetings and/or special events.
• Communicates with the general public, program participants, parents and volunteers to explain program policies, procedures and activities.
• Collects money for facility-based programs and makes correct change.
• Performs various clerical duties using standard office equipment (answering calls, taking/transmitting messages, data entry, word processing).
• Maintains accurate written records of accidents and incidents and notifies the supervisor.
• Keeps accurate recording of time worked.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Provides care to infants, toddlers and young children while the primary caregiver is using the recreation facility.

• Oversees safe operation of cardio, circuit and free weight equipment.
• Assists customers with using gym and/or fitness equipment properly.

• Oversees safe operation of indoor climbing wall.
• Assists customers with using climbing wall equipment properly.
• Administers safety training to all potential climbing participants and ensures each participant has a signed waiver.

• Supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times
• Plan, lead, and participate in camp activities such as arts & crafts, sports, outdoor adventures, and team-building exercises
• Enforce camp rules and ensure a respectful, inclusive environment
• Communicate effectively with fellow counselors, camp directors, and parents as needed
• Encourage camper participation and foster a fun, engaging atmosphere

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training indicating the ability to successfully fulfill the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

• Six months of customer service experience in environments such as…