Recreation Seasonal Assistant

Overview

Recreation Seasonal Assistant at Tarrant Regional Water District.

Base pay range: $18.18/hr - $27.28/hr salary details provided by the employer; actual pay based on skills and experience.

The Recreation Seasonal Assistant will work closely with Recreation and Operations staff to collect data for asset management documentation. The position will also assist in the day-to-day management of existing recreational programs and facilities and offer input to further improve these programs.

• Assist Landscape Architect Manager with TRWD recreation asset / inventory management and conditions assessment
• Use GIS software and applications including Field Maps for asset geolocation (no experience necessary)
• Conduct field work to monitor maintenance needs of recreational amenities across TRWD properties
• Assist in grant research for future recreational funding
• Coordinate with communications team to keep recreation social media up to date
• Assist recreation and events personnel with programs such as geocaching, Adopt-A-Trail, Adopt-A-Drain, Trash Bash, Fly Fest, etc.
• Aids in reaching goals and work plans for the recreation department
• Maintain familiarity with strategic district levels of service
• Perform administrative tasks such as copying, filing, organizing event supplies and marketing materials
• Perform other duties as required

• Less than six (6) months of related experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Must be available to work Fort Worth Fourth and other events

• Basic knowledge of recreation trails, programs, and activities
• Ability to meet and exceed District and staff goals
• Experience or willingness to learn GIS, Field Maps, or similar programs
• Strong interest in outdoor recreational activities and teamwork
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Good oral communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office

• Competitive applicants may be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and/or have relevant experience in outdoor recreation, recreation management, natural resource management, parks and recreation, park planning, recreation administration, leisure administration, or related field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

• None

• Time Management – ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Self-Motivated – ability to think critically about recreation programming and set projects up for long-term success

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Occasional standing, walking, sitting; manual dexterity; reaching; balance; stooping; talking or hearing. Occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: Mix of field work and office work; weather exposure in field; office setting in the office/cubicle.

• Internship

• Part-time

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