Seasonal Recreational Aide

The pay range for this position is $13.13 to $14.49 per hour based on experience.

This seasonal position may remain open until filled or receipt of sufficient number of applications.

Position performs responsibilities as needed within coordinating activities in any city gymnasium, field, court, pool, facility, grounds, camp programs and special events.

• Set up gym/courts/fields for special activities or special events when necessary.
• Assist with registrations to include taking fees, writing receipts, filing, etc.
• Assist with raking and preparing ball fields.
• Assist with lining fields.
• Pick up debris in fields, parks and facilities.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Supervise ball fields and other grounds/facilities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must be 17 years of age or older to serve as counselor or athletics events coordinator.
• Dependability and consistent attendance is required due to program needs.
• Normal working conditions when working inside facilities.
• Job will require flexibility to work all shifts, especially nights and weekends.
• Working outside in various weather conditions.
• Must be available to work during City of Madison school breaks.
• Work in an environment where there may be dust, noise, dirt, chemicals, temperature fluctuations, etc.
• Must maintain a strong driving record for city-insurance purpose and record may be periodically checked by the city.
• May be reassigned to other programs by management at any time.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or going into at least the 11th grade.
• Strong background record required due to accessibility to employee and city property and children using city parks and facilities.
• Strong work history of dependability and performance.
• Experience working with general public and children highly preferred.
• Experience working in recreational field/education field preferred but not required.

• Verbal skills to communicate information and needs to other workers, employees and supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Knowledge of common safety practices.
• Ability to stay on task and demonstrated initiative in making facilities as clean and professional as possible.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Writing skills and documentation skills.
• Reading skills to understand written instructions.
• Listening skills to understand verbal instructions and information.
• CPR/First Aid certification and skills.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Position will be required to drive.

• Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds if needed.
• Ability to be mobile in order to inspect playground equipment, setting up of needed equipment for special events, cleaning of required areas, etc.
• Ability to see well enough to observe surroundings (corrective lens acceptable).
• Ability to communicate verbally and orally with employees, supervisors and public and to be heard from a distance.
• Ability to work around dirt, dust, and grass required for lining/dragging of fields.
• Ability to work around chemicals for cleaning purposes.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to hear well enough to understand normal conversations, use telephone and to hear persons from a distance (hearing aid acceptable)
• Must be able to drive.
• Must have full range of physical motion in order to operate various tools and equipment.
• Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time.
• Use of hands and fingers to operate cash register, phones, write, file, operate equipment, secure parks, courts and fields.